Tom J. Garett

Sep 13, 2025

A Strategic Approach to Prop Firm…

A Strategic Approach to Prop Firm Investing I’ve worked with this team multiple times to secure funding through FTMO, and I can confidently say they’re a legitimate and reliable partner for trading and investing. Each funding process took about 2-3 months, which aligns perfectly with my expectations. I’m not chasing quick profits - I already have financial stability. Instead, my goal is to build additional passive income for a secure retirement. With years of experience in trading and investing, I understand that markets are always unstable, unpredictable and uncertain. My personal broker account that’s separate from prop accounts typically achieves a steady 5% monthly growth with less than 4% drawdown. Based on this, hitting a 15% profit target to pass both phases of a prop firm challenge in about 3 months feels realistic and achievable. It’s like planting a seed and patiently nurturing it for a potential 10x return. Here’s the math that works for me: I start with an investment of $500 towards a $100k challenge specifically with FTMO. If we pass the challenge and get funded by the 3rd month we’re on schedule for turning $500 into a $50,000 return by the end of the year. So on the 3rd month we get funded $100k and then consistency trade the next 3 months to yield a total return of $15,000 minus some fees. The continue to trade same way for another 3 months would equal a total return around $30,000 and lastly trade the remaining 3 months of the 12 month year for another $15,000 generating a total of $45,000. So $500 into $45,000 by year end. This is what I focus on - the end of the year return. My advice? Avoid the common mistake of rushing through challenges, getting funded quickly, and risking a blow-up. Instead, approach prop firms strategically, using a proven trading system like the one this team offers. Diversify your portfolio trading accounts. By spreading your risk and staying patient, you can build sustainable wealth over time.