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We offer a clear path from evaluation to managing significant assets with a focus on your long-term success. Our goal is to get you a seat at a regulated hedge fund.
Yes, you can - but be aware you have to follow the rules as stipulated in the terms and conditions. Any breach will result in immediate termination.
If you finish the program successfully by showing consistent returns over a 6 month period, and an understanding of risk management, you will be invited to interview at a regulated hedge fund. This opportunity is a direct progression for those who demonstrate the requisite skills and discipline throughout our trading program.
PT-Labs is financially motivated to ensure your success, as its compensation depends on successfully connecting skilled traders with hedge fund opportunities.
The firm will look for a contiguous 6 month period of consistent track record. Prior trials will not be taken into account.
Once you reach the interview stage, you've already cleared the toughest part of the process. At this point, the fund's principal will focus on understanding your trading strategy and assessing how much capital they are willing to allocate based on your approach. You will also be subject to standard background checks, and it's essential that you demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness.
When you join the hedge fund, you will operate at the level of an established hedge fund trader. You will be provided with a trading account and the tools needed to execute your strategies. Adhering to the risk management policies of the fund will be essential. Profitable trading will earn you a percentage of the profits, commensurate with industry standards.
That is a question between yourself and the fund.
If you do not have the required legal authorization to work in the offices, the hedge fund will arrange for lawyers to secure the necessary documentation to ensure you can work there legally.
Simply click the "Start Challenge" button on our homepage or "Login" above to begin your journey with PT-Labs.
We do not allow trading 2 mins prior or 2 mins post high-impact news events (e.g., Jobless claims). This will be considered a breach of rules.
A minimum of 5 trading days is required on all phases during which you must achieve at least 0.5%.
  1. 2 min prior to and 2 min post high-impact news event.
  2. You cannot use non-public/insider information or trades that undermine the Company's standing with regulators or other market participants.
  3. You cannot execute market close to open gap fill strategies.
  4. System and/or connection slow downs, software glitches, data feed issues, pricing issues, etc.
  5. Gaming platform system flaws or front running trades placed on other platforms.
  6. Using price data from other price servers to front run PT-Labs platform.
  7. Collaborating and colluding with other traders, on PT-Labs or other similar platforms.
  8. You can have several accounts on the Company's platform, up to maximum value of $200,000 risk capital.
  9. Rapid in and out trades are not allowed, i.e. spoofing, flooding system with trades, high frequency, market impact, ignition, etc.
  10. You cannot use 3rd party strategy apps or apps designed to successfully complete trader evaluation. This includes EAs and VPS.
  11. Shoot for the moon/swing for the bleachers is not allowed. Excessive use of leverage, extreme position concentration in one asset – meaning any trades that are incongruent to median size of trades by a factor of 3 will be deemed excessive use of leverage.
  12. No buy and hold strategies.
  13. Shoot for the moon. Any trades that are deemed “all or nothing” will be immediately disqualified. These include trades that are within the risk parameters but yield a return greater than 5% of initial capital.
We currently do not accept clients from the US, Poland , Russia, Cuba, Sudan, Somalia, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, North Korea, Libya, Vietnam. (US will be coming soon though)
Your first payout could be requested after 5 trading days from when the Earnings challenge begins and if you are at least up 3% in profit. Subsequently, you will receive your payout on a monthly basis (every 30 days).
Withdrawal requests can be initiated from your dashboard and will be processed within 48 to 72 business hours. Payout requests require a minimum withdrawal amount of $100. Also, the two first payout limits for traders is $10,000.
You are only allowed to use EAs in as much as they have been built by you. We are here to evaluate you not the author of the EA.