Curious to hear from those who've navigated the payout process and actual execution quality with various prop firms: do the inherent spreads/commissions, even if seemingly small, compound enough on larger simulated capital to noticeably detract from what one might achieve with direct retail broker access, especially considering liquidity variations during volatile moves?
That's a key question. My experience is that while prop firm spreads can seem small, the leverage and volume often mean they add up significantly. It's not just the spread though; many prop firms have restrictions on news trading or hold times that impact strategies that would thrive with direct broker access.
That's a key question. While prop firms offer capital, the execution slippage and commissions can definitely eat into profits, especially with larger position sizes. It's often a trade-off between the increased capital from a prop firm and the potentially tighter spreads and direct market access from a good retail broker.
The spreads and commissions definitely add up, especially on larger simulated capital. Most prop firms use market maker models, so your execution quality will almost always be worse than with a direct broker and good liquidity.