Free guides for traders who want real capital.
Understand prop firms, funded accounts, risk rules, and how to build a track record that earns you a funded allocation.
Clear guides for emerging fund managers
Practical articles written for people who want to run capital — not gamble it.
What Is a Prop Firm? (And How FLC Is Different)
A plain-English guide to proprietary trading firms, how funded trader programs work, and why FLC uses a free qualification plus a manager track record instead of an entry fee.
How to Get Funded as a Trader: A Step-by-Step Guide
From choosing a prop firm to passing the evaluation and claiming a funded account — a practical roadmap for traders who want to manage real capital.
Funded Trading Accounts Explained: How They Really Work
What a funded trading account is, how account sizes, profit splits and payouts work, the seven questions to ask before you sign up, and how FLC allocations are structured.
What Is Drawdown in Trading? Static, Daily and Trailing Explained
Drawdown ends more funded accounts than missed targets. Learn how static, daily and trailing drawdown are calculated, with worked examples and the habits that keep you inside the limit.
Prop Firm vs Hedge Fund: Which Path Builds a Real Career?
Whose capital is at risk, how performance is measured, and why a risk-adjusted track record matters more than a profit target if you want to manage a portfolio.
Prop Firm Risk Management Rules (And How to Trade Inside Them)
The six rules every funded program enforces, how to size positions from your drawdown floor, and a weekly risk routine that keeps a funded account alive.