5/5
I have tried several prop firms and altho have done ok, I faced failures a lot of times because of the horrendous rules and pitfalls that they have, mainly, no trading overnight and weekends. These rules, especially regarding tight drawdowns, live trailing etc are very strict. Seeking to improve my trading account size, I found Samuel and Co Trading which offers a very sound, trader-based funded programme.
While there are fee's involved, the company does provide valuable guidance and mentorship, including seasoned traders available to answer questions and offer one-on-one reviews of your trades, discussing the reasoning behind each decision. This ,in itself, is invaluable as well as the 4 weeks video training in which I re-learnt a lot of the fundamentals forgotten. I also learnt some new technical aspects and simple strategies that have proven profitable for me over the past two weeks of trading with them.
Two weeks of trading following my strategies and rules, I had my first review of my trades with Raj, one of the expert traders and mentors. This was very helpful as we went over a few of my successful (and unsuccessful) trades. He availed me of some of his insight into where I can improve and what to look for in the future.
I have started with a $25,000 funded trading account &, with the relaxes rules, I can now hold my trades longer and maximize profits, rather than closing overnight and not being able to hold trades over weekends.
I recommend Samuel & Co to any trader who is struggling to "find his/her form or niche" and to contact them. You WILL find a difference.