The number of calendar days during which trades were placed. Used to evaluate trader consistency and activity.
Consistency is key in prop firm trading. Some firms require a minimum number of trading days before payout eligibility. Monitoring trading days ensures traders meet requirements while avoiding unnecessary overtrading.
A prop firm requires traders to trade at least 10 days before withdrawing profits. A trader places trades on 12 different days in the month, ensuring they meet the requirement and can request a payout.
The average profit in dollars a trader earns on a winning trade. It measures profitability per successful trade.
The average loss in dollars a trader incurs on a losing trade. It reflects the risk exposure per unsuccessful trade.
The percentage of trades that result in a profit.
A measure of profitability, calculated as the ratio of total profits to total losses. A profit factor above 1 indicates a profitable strategy.
The total count of all trades executed within a specified period (usually a month).