True ROI Payout Calculator
Stop falling for 80% off promos that hide $150 activation fees. Calculate exactly who pays out the most.
Trading Model
$2,000
3 Months
Total Gross Generated:$6,000
VS
EOD Trail 50K
100% Split • $10k 100% Threshold
- Gross Profit Limit Split$6,000
- Evaluation FeeiBased on current promo or base price.-$197
- One-Time Activation Fee-$99
Net Take-Home$5,704
🏆 Winner (+$127)
Growth 50K
90% Split • $10k 100% Threshold
- Gross Profit Limit Split$6,000
- Evaluation FeeiBased on current promo or base price.-$169
- One-Time Activation Fee-$0
Net Take-Home$5,831
How Payout Math Actually Works
Many traders choose a firm based solely on the cheapest evaluation fee. However, the true cost of getting funded involves three hidden variables:
- 1One-Time Activation FeesSome firms charge $0 when you pass, while others charge up to $150 per account to activate your live/simulated data feed. A $39 evaluation with a $150 activation fee is significantly worse than an $89 evaluation with $0 activation fees.
- 2The 100% Retained Profit ThresholdAll prop firms offer a profit split (usually 90% to you, 10% to them). However, most firms let you keep 100% of your first $10,000 in profits. Some exceptional firms like Elite Trader Funding let you keep 100% of your first $12,500. This calculator hardcodes these exact rules to give you precise take-home numbers.
- 3The Long-Term Profit SplitOnce you pass the initial threshold, you enter a percentage split. While 90/10 is the industry standard (Apex, Topstep, Tradeify), some firms (like Top One Trader) require you to earn the 90% split, or start at 80/20.