For Profitable Traders: What Do Your Monthly Returns & Typical Wins/Losses Look Like?

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For those of you who have made it to the point where trading is consistently profitable, realistically, how much are you pulling in each month? Also, what do your typical winning and losing trades look like in terms of percentage or dollar amount? Trying to get a realistic idea of what’s achievable and learn from those who have more experience.

Thanks in advance!

Fada OP Regular 65

I had the same question… The answer I have received is that elite swing traders are around 7-8%+ ROI ($10000 account with $200 trades or 2%) $700-$800 per month elite day traders up to 15%-18% ROI using the same risk management. This was a while ago , but to me it seems doable if you put in the work. The whole “trick” to trading is compounding the gainz

GL

I am also interested to hear what others think , especially experienced traders in terms of profit potential… also received some advice to have a prop firm account on the side to pair with the personal account , so if anyone has good advice on prop building please share your thoghts and experiences

Top answer diana_russell Regular 70
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  • 1 to 3R a month, depends on setup. 40% winrate, average of +1R per month. around 12-15R a year.
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