Most of the successful traders trade their own accounts. But is there any traderji member working as a full time trader with a firm, trading the firm's money? Please post your experiences and payout structure.
I myself work for ICICI as a Forex trader...I also know some guys who work on prop desks for trading Indian markets.
Here are some of my observations:
1) If you are a fresher, you ought to have some trading disciplines and strategies to work with. If you have neither, the payout structure would be less initially. some comapnies might train you basic trading, and then leave you out in open to trade. upon satisfactory performance, you are given raises in various forms.
2) If you have an established track record, you can find a better monthly salary plus a higher cut in the profits. The advantage of working with such a firm is that you get huge exposure limits. And if your trading style suits the company, you do make a killing.
3) its better to work for start up or new prop desks....If you are confident, this will take you a long way. However, it may suit people only with previous track record.
4) payout structure is generaly a fixed salary plus a cut in the profits that you make. usualy the profit payout is quaterly or half yearly.This helps the firm to net off your losses as much as possible. As you grow, the fixed salary and the profit cut, both increase. Also, some companies increase your trading limits. Thus, even with the same percentage returns on the capital that you wud trade, you wud make more money to your pocket.
i do know some friends in the prop desk for indian markets. i may be able to help you, if you can detail about yourself.
Happy Trading
Ankit