Stocks Prop Firms — Complete List & Comparison (2026)

Stocks prop firms are the smallest segment of the retail prop market in 2026. Real US equity execution requires SEC-regulated broker-dealer infrastructure (or routing through one like Interactive Brokers), which limits new entrants. Dedicated stocks props are rare; most stocks exposure in retail prop comes via multi-asset firms that include US equity CFDs.

Quick answer — what stocks prop firms actually fund

Stocks prop firms fund traders on US equities (NYSE/NASDAQ-listed shares and ETFs). Trade The Pool is the most-known dedicated US-equity prop, running through Interactive Brokers via TraderEvolution and DAS Trader Pro. Multi-asset firms (FXIFY, Crypto Fund Trader, FTMO partial, Goat) include US stocks CFDs as one of several asset classes — execution is via the firm's MT5/cTrader broker rather than directly on NYSE/NASDAQ.

• Dedicated stocks prop: Trade The Pool — direct US equity execution.
• Multi-asset with stocks: FXIFY, Crypto Fund Trader, Goat Funded Trader, The Trading Pit, FortTraders.
• Platforms: TraderEvolution + DAS Trader Pro (Trade The Pool); MT5/cTrader (CFD-style multi-asset).
• Execution: real shares (Trade The Pool); CFD on share price (multi-asset firms).
• Profit splits: 70-90% range — lower than forex/futures averages.
• Drawdown: typically static, 3-6% on dedicated stocks props.

The shortlist — 6 prop firms with meaningful stocks exposure

Dedicated stocks prop — Trade The Pool

Trade The Pool is the most-known dedicated US-equity retail prop firm. It funds direct US share trading (not CFDs) via Interactive Brokers as the underlying broker, executed through TraderEvolution and DAS Trader Pro platforms. Four account types (Day Trade Flex, Day Trade Max, Swing Flex, Swing Max) cover day-trading and swing-trading profiles. Profit split is 70/30 to 80/20 depending on tier.

Why dedicated stocks props are rare

Real US equity execution requires SEC/FINRA-regulated infrastructure or routing through a regulated broker like Interactive Brokers. The pattern day-trader rule applies to retail equity accounts (sub-$25K balances are restricted on intraday round-trip trades). Both factors raise the operational cost of running a stocks prop relative to forex (largely unregulated globally) or futures (regulated but with established CFTC-licensed FCMs). Most retail prop entrants pick the easier asset classes.

Multi-asset prop firms that include stocks

Five multi-asset prop firms include US stocks as one of several asset classes. Important distinction: these firms run stocks as CFDs (contracts-for-difference on stock prices), not as direct share purchases. CFDs trade on the firm's MT5/cTrader broker, with broker spreads, broker hours, and broker margining — not on real NYSE/NASDAQ exchanges. The trading experience is similar to forex pair trading rather than to an Interactive Brokers equity account.

• FXIFY — stocks CFDs alongside forex, gold, indices, oil, crypto.
• Crypto Fund Trader — stocks CFDs alongside crypto, forex, indices, commodities.
• Goat Funded Trader — stocks/ETFs CFDs as part of broad multi-asset (futures separate firm).
• The Trading Pit — stocks CFDs via CFD Prime tier.
• FortTraders — multi-asset including crypto/forex/futures/stocks.

Dedicated stocks vs stocks CFDs — what to choose

Pick dedicated stocks (Trade The Pool) if you want real share execution, DAS Trader Pro hotkeys, level-2 order book data, and exposure to NYSE/NASDAQ pre-market and after-hours sessions. Pick stocks CFDs (FXIFY, Goat, etc.) if you want stocks alongside forex/crypto in one account, no PDT rule, and broker-style trading on MT5 platforms. Each path suits different trader profiles.

Pricing snapshot

Stocks prop pricing varies widely. Trade The Pool entry pricing requires checking the firm's current page — they price by account type rather than balance. Multi-asset firms with stocks CFDs use their standard forex pricing tiers: $5K at $49-$89, $25K at $159-$229, $50K at $259-$399. Adding stocks to a forex evaluation typically does not raise the price.

Risks specific to stocks prop

Stocks prop has three specific risks beyond standard prop trading. First, dividend events — short positions over dividend dates owe the dividend; this catches retail traders off guard. Second, earnings overnight risk — single-stock positions over earnings can gap 10-20%, blowing drawdown in one print. Third, halt risk — individual stocks can halt for hours on news, leaving positions stuck. Dedicated stocks props typically allow earnings holds; multi-asset CFD firms often restrict overnight exposure.

Why dedicated stocks props are rare — the regulatory reality

Three forces limit dedicated stocks prop firm formation in 2026. First, US equity execution requires SEC/FINRA-regulated broker-dealer infrastructure or routing through one — vastly higher operating cost than running an MT5 forex broker offshore. Second, the pattern day-trader rule (PDT) applies to retail US equity accounts under $25K equity, restricting intraday round-trip activity — a structural disadvantage for small-balance evaluation accounts. Third, the higher per-trade infrastructure cost (level-2 data, exchange fees, clearing) requires higher evaluation pricing to be viable, which conflicts with the broader prop-market price compression.

What you trade at Trade The Pool

Trade The Pool funds direct trading of NYSE/NASDAQ-listed US equities and ETFs via Interactive Brokers as the underlying broker. Day Trade Flex and Day Trade Max accounts target intraday strategies — close everything by session end. Swing Flex and Swing Max accounts allow overnight holds with explicit swing-trade rules. Earnings holds are typically allowed on swing accounts; intraday accounts must close before close. Pre-market and after-hours trading is supported via DAS Trader Pro for accounts in eligible categories.

Stocks CFDs at multi-asset firms — what to expect

Multi-asset firms with stocks CFDs (FXIFY, Goat, Crypto Fund Trader, The Trading Pit, FortTraders) execute crypto-style CFDs on stock prices via the firm's MT5/cTrader broker. You see a stock symbol (AAPL, NVDA, TSLA) in the MT5 instrument list, place buy or sell orders, and trade against the firm's broker spread. There is no real share ownership, no dividend payments to long holders (some CFD brokers credit dividend-equivalents; others do not), and no PDT rule application. Execution hours match broker hours — typically no pre-market and no after-hours.

• Real shares only at Trade The Pool — direct IB execution.
• CFDs everywhere else — broker spreads, broker hours.
• Pre/post-market only via Trade The Pool.
• Level-2 order book data only via DAS Trader Pro.
• PDT rule applies on real-share accounts under $25K equity.
• Dividend treatment varies on CFD products — verify per firm.
• Earnings holds usually allowed on swing-style real-share accounts.

Trading hours and overnight risk

Trade The Pool's direct US-equity accounts trade regular NYSE/NASDAQ hours (9:30-16:00 ET) with pre-market (4:00-9:30 ET) and after-hours (16:00-20:00 ET) access on eligible account types. Day-trade accounts must close before session end. Swing accounts allow overnight holds with swing-specific drawdown rules and earnings-event policies. Multi-asset CFD firms typically follow broker hours — usually 9:30-16:00 ET on US stock CFDs with no pre or post — and often restrict overnight stock-CFD holds due to dividend and earnings risk.

Pricing across stocks prop

Trade The Pool prices by account type rather than balance — verify current pricing on the firm page. Multi-asset firms with stocks CFDs use their standard forex pricing: $5K at $49-$89, $25K at $159-$229, $50K at $259-$399, $100K at $449-$599. Stocks CFDs typically do not carry a price premium over forex on the same account. FXIFY, Goat, and Crypto Fund Trader all include stocks CFDs at no additional charge above the forex evaluation.

Trading hours and overnight risk

Trade The Pool's direct US-equity accounts trade regular NYSE/NASDAQ hours (9:30-16:00 ET) with pre-market (4:00-9:30 ET) and after-hours (16:00-20:00 ET) access on eligible account types. Day-trade accounts must close before session end. Swing accounts allow overnight holds with swing-specific drawdown rules and earnings-event policies. Multi-asset CFD firms typically follow broker hours — usually 9:30-16:00 ET on US stock CFDs with no pre or post — and often restrict overnight stock-CFD holds due to dividend and earnings risk.

Pricing across stocks prop

Trade The Pool prices by account type rather than balance — verify current pricing on the firm page. Multi-asset firms with stocks CFDs use their standard forex pricing: $5K at $49-$89, $25K at $159-$229, $50K at $259-$399, $100K at $449-$599. Stocks CFDs typically do not carry a price premium over forex on the same account. FXIFY, Goat, and Crypto Fund Trader all include stocks CFDs at no additional charge above the forex evaluation.

Methodology

Every firm on this list has a live Sanity propFirm document with verified pricing, drawdown mechanic, profit split, platform, and payout cycle from the firm's help center. Re-audited quarterly. The stocks prop space is small enough that verification is straightforward — only Trade The Pool offers direct US-equity execution at retail-accessible pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a stocks prop firm?

A stocks prop firm funds traders to trade US equities (and sometimes ETFs) after a paid evaluation, then splits profits typically 70-90%. Dedicated stocks props (Trade The Pool) execute real shares; multi-asset firms (FXIFY, Goat) offer stocks as CFDs alongside other asset classes.

Are there prop firms for stocks?

Yes — but dedicated stocks props are rare. Trade The Pool is the best-known retail-accessible dedicated stocks prop. Multi-asset firms (FXIFY, Crypto Fund Trader, Goat Funded Trader, The Trading Pit, FortTraders) include US stocks as CFDs alongside forex, crypto, and other classes.

What is the best stocks prop firm?

Trade The Pool for direct US-equity execution with DAS Trader Pro and TraderEvolution platforms. FXIFY or Goat Funded Trader for stocks alongside forex/crypto in one MT5/cTrader account. Best depends on whether you want real share execution or CFD-style multi-asset access.

Can I day-trade stocks at a prop firm?

Yes — Trade The Pool's Day Trade Flex and Day Trade Max accounts are built specifically for day-trading US equities. Multi-asset CFD firms also allow stock CFD day-trading without PDT restrictions (CFDs are not subject to the SEC's pattern day-trader rule).

Do stocks prop firms allow pre-market and after-hours trading?

Trade The Pool typically allows pre-market and after-hours trading on US equities via DAS Trader Pro. Multi-asset CFD firms (FXIFY, Goat, etc.) follow broker hours and typically do not offer extended-hours US equity trading. Verify on the specific firm page.

What platforms do stocks prop firms use?

Trade The Pool uses TraderEvolution (web-based) and DAS Trader Pro (desktop). Multi-asset firms use MT4, MT5, cTrader, MatchTrader, or DXtrade. DAS Trader Pro is the standard for serious US-equity day traders; MT5 is standard for multi-asset CFD trading.

Can I trade ETFs at a stocks prop firm?

Yes — Trade The Pool funds ETF trading on US-listed ETFs (SPY, QQQ, IWM, sector ETFs). Multi-asset firms with stocks CFDs may include major ETFs as CFD instruments — verify on the firm's asset list page.

What is the profit split at stocks prop firms?

Trade The Pool pays 70/30 to 80/20 depending on tier — lower than forex/futures averages because direct US-equity execution has higher operating costs. Multi-asset CFD firms apply their standard splits (up to 90/10 or 100/0) to stocks CFDs alongside forex.

Are dedicated stocks prop firms legit?

Trade The Pool is the longest-running retail-accessible dedicated stocks prop with a verified payout history and named team. Newer dedicated stocks props are rare; the regulatory infrastructure required to execute real US equities limits new entrants. Verify Trustpilot and operating history before depositing at any newer firm.

Can I trade stocks and forex at the same prop firm?

Yes — multi-asset firms (FXIFY, Crypto Fund Trader, Goat Funded Trader, The Trading Pit, FortTraders) include stocks CFDs alongside forex, crypto, indices, and commodities in a single account. Trade The Pool is stocks-only and does not include forex.

Do stocks prop firms have a PDT rule?

Trade The Pool's direct US-equity accounts are subject to PDT-like rules on smaller balances (sub-$25K equity restrictions on intraday round-trips). Multi-asset CFD firms are not subject to the SEC's PDT rule because CFDs are not US securities. Verify on the firm's specific account-rules page.

How much do stocks prop evaluations cost?

Trade The Pool prices by account type (Day Trade Flex/Max, Swing Flex/Max) rather than by balance; verify current pricing on the firm page. Multi-asset firms with stocks use their standard forex pricing tiers: $49-$89 entry, $159-$229 mid-tier, $259-$399 senior.

Can I short-sell at stocks prop firms?

Yes — Trade The Pool allows short-selling on US equities subject to SEC short-sale restrictions (uptick rule, hard-to-borrow lists). Multi-asset CFD firms allow short CFD positions on stocks via standard CFD shorting (no uptick rule applies). Verify on each firm's rules page.

Are stocks prop firms good for swing trading?

Trade The Pool's Swing Flex and Swing Max accounts are specifically built for swing-style US equity trading. Multi-asset CFD firms typically restrict overnight holds on stocks CFDs due to dividend and earnings risk; verify the overnight policy before swing trading stocks CFDs.

What's the difference between stocks prop and futures prop?

Stocks prop trades shares of individual companies (AAPL, NVDA, TSLA) and ETFs (SPY, QQQ) on NYSE/NASDAQ. Futures prop trades exchange-listed futures contracts on indexes (ES, NQ), commodities (CL, GC), and currencies (6E, 6J) on CME/ICE/Eurex. Futures prop has more dedicated firms; stocks prop has more multi-asset options.