What does Profit Target mean?
A profit target is the amount an evaluation account generally needs to gain while remaining inside all other rules. Reaching the target alone may not be enough if minimum trading days, consistency rules or other requirements are also active.
Why it matters
- The target determines how much qualifying profit is required.
- A larger target relative to drawdown creates a different risk/reward structure than a smaller target.
- Other rules can affect whether the target is considered successfully completed.
How it works
- 01
The account starts from a defined balance.
- 02
Qualifying profits accumulate according to the provider's rules.
- 03
The evaluation is completed only when the target and all other required conditions are satisfied.
Example
A 50K evaluation with a $3,000 profit target normally requires the account to reach the provider-defined qualifying profit threshold without violating drawdown or other rules.
Common misunderstandings
- Profit target is not the same as maximum drawdown.
- Touching the target intraday may not always complete an evaluation immediately.
- Minimum-day or consistency requirements can remain relevant after the numerical target is reached.
Educational reference
This glossary explains terminology and
general market concepts. It is not a
trading signal or a guarantee of future
results.