Prop Firm ROI Calculator

Use this prop firm ROI calculator to estimate whether a challenge is worth buying before you pay the fee. Model account size, challenge rules, win rate, average R, risk per trade, payouts, fees, and drawdown pressure.

Best for

Comparing prop firm challenges, sizing risk per trade, and estimating first payout probability before buying an evaluation.

What you get

Pass chance, payout chance, blowout risk, expected value, ROI ranges, and a practical challenge verdict.

Not for

Guaranteeing a funded account, ignoring rule changes, or replacing careful review of the firm contract.

Formula

Simulated ROI = net take-home after fees and payouts across randomized challenge paths

Example

A setup can have a positive P90 but still be unattractive if the median outcome is full fee loss.

Hexaplan verdict

This is the Hexaplan signature calculator because it frames the decision, not just the upside.

How prop firm ROI is estimated

Prop firm ROI compares the challenge fee and expected payout against the probability of passing, reaching a first payout, and losing the account. A challenge can look attractive from the upside but still have poor expected value if blowout risk is too high.

The calculator frames the decision around probabilities instead of only showing the maximum account size or advertised payout split.

Prop firm ROI example

If a $100,000 challenge costs $500 and has a 10% profit target, a trader must consider more than the payout split. Daily drawdown, max drawdown, minimum trading days, average R, and trade frequency all affect whether the first payout is realistic.

What to check before buying a challenge

Challenge fee and reset cost.
Profit target for each step.
Daily drawdown and max drawdown rules.
Payout split, minimum payout threshold, and payout timing.
News trading, weekend holding, scaling, and consistency rules.
Your realistic win rate, average R, and trade frequency.

Why risk per trade matters

Higher risk per trade can pass a challenge faster, but it can also increase blowout risk sharply. A prop firm calculator helps test whether a risk level is aggressive, balanced, or too fragile for the rules.

Common prop firm mistakes

Buying a challenge because the account size looks large.
Ignoring daily drawdown rules.
Using a risk level that cannot survive normal losing streaks.
Assuming pass rate equals payout probability.
Forgetting commissions, slippage, spreads, and rule violations.

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FAQ

How do I calculate prop firm ROI?

Compare the challenge fee with the expected payout after accounting for pass probability, first payout probability, blowout risk, payout split, and reset costs.

What is a good prop firm pass rate?

A useful pass rate depends on the challenge fee, payout probability, drawdown rules, and your edge. A high pass rate is less valuable if most accounts blow out before payout.

Why is first payout probability important?

Many traders focus on passing the challenge, but the business outcome usually depends on reaching a payout after becoming funded.

Does higher risk improve ROI?

Sometimes higher risk improves pass speed, but it often increases drawdown and blowout risk. The best risk is the one that fits the rules and your real trading stats.

Does this replace reading prop firm rules?

No. Always check the firm contract, payout rules, restricted strategies, drawdown calculation, and account termination rules.