At Zerva Capital, we understand that many prospective traders have questions about how our firm operates. To help clarify our processes, we have developed an FAQ section covering essential topics like getting started, trading responsibilities, profit withdrawals, and more. If you’re wondering how Zerva Capital works, this FAQ will guide you through the details of becoming a trader with our firm. We aim to ensure complete transparency, so explore the FAQ below to get answers to the most common questions.
Twelve questions, answered in full — the qualification program, what we ask of you, what it costs, how capital scales and how you get paid.
To become a Zerva Capital Trader, you must satisfactorily complete the following requirements:
The Zerva Capital Qualification Program: Our qualification program has been developed over several decades at Zerva Capital. Our goal is to make our new traders professional, highly profitable traders within the first year. Our Qualification Program has over 1000 hours of videos on demand on almost every charting and option trading topic. All of our instructors are seasoned traders and teach the Zerva Capital trading methodology. Our focus is in imparting to our traders proper capital allocation, risk management and position sizing required as a professional trader.
Pass the Zerva Capital verification program: Since you will be trading with our capital, we have a program to assure us of each trader’s understanding of the stock and options market in general. Each trader will need to pass a series of tests demonstrating understanding of position sizing, risk management techniques, order entry, and profit targets. Prospective Traders in our system will have unlimited access to the tests and unlimited attempts to pass the tests. Courseware is available to assist our traders to pass the tests.
Proven Track Record: Each trader must demonstrate that he/she can implement the strategies learned in the Zerva Capital training program. Prospective traders will spend time on a Zerva Capital demo account that will be analyzed and monitored by the trader/coach assigned to them. Management will look for a trader that properly implements their written trading plan/system, risk vs. reward ratios, capital allocation, minimal drawdowns, etc. We want to make sure our traders are ready for success right when they are provided firm capital to trade.
You are not being hired in the traditional sense with benefits and a salary but as an independent contractor. Like all trading professionals, you will be provided with trading capital and your income will directly tied to your performance. When you complete the membership requirements required by Zerva Capital, you will be offered a position as a trader from one of our trading LLCs. Once you are a trader with capital backing from the LLC, you will be permissioned to trade on behalf of the LLC in a sub-account. As a trader for the firm, you will have access to professional data feeds, professional commission rates and professional trading software. You will be compensated based on your individual performance as a trader for the LLC . Taxes on these payouts will be the individual responsibility of each member.
Before joining Zerva Capital as a member/trader, your primary responsibility will be to complete Zerva Capital’s in-house training program. Upon the successful completion of Zerva Capital’s training program, your primary responsibility will be to trade the firm’s capital within Zerva Capital’s risk guidelines for maximum profit. As you gain experience and progress within Zerva Capital, you may, from time to time, be called upon to conduct a class or discussion among other Zerva Capital traders. While not required, we recommend you participate in the live Zerva Capital online trading sessions, our discord server and our yearly Trading Summits in Las Vegas where we all get together for a weekend to discuss trading principles.
Monthly trading profits are calculated from each option period and a trader’s profits will be credited on the Saturday after options expiration. This date is between the 15th and 22nd of each month. Profit disbursements will be made on the 1st of the month following the prior trading period. As an example, if a trader earned $5,000 in profits in the March options period and was on a 80% profit split, they would receive a disbursement of $4,000 on April 1st. A trader can retain any earnings within their trading account and apply for higher capital amounts.
Yes. This increase will be granted based on your trading performance, profits retained in their account and size of risk deposit. In our program, the trader, through performance, earns greater and greater exposure. As most traders know, the bigger the buying power, the bigger the potential profits. This extra potential is earned via “consistency” more than anything else. In the professional trading world, consistency is king. We are looking for consistency married with low draw-downs and/or small account swings. Some of our traders don’t experience a losing month in an entire year, with account swings that are nearly nonexistent. Level advancement will be made by additional education requirements and management approval.
Yes! Years ago, the answer to this question would have been a definite “no.” Zerva Capital was one of the first prop firms in the world to offer remote trading. Today, due to incredible technological advancements in the professional trading field, we can monitor, assist, and teach a trader remotely, just as effectively as one on-site. While some traders do thrive in the energetic environment of a trading room, many do better from the comfort and solitude of their own homes. What’s more, our remote traders experience all that happens on our main trading floor through our trade setups in the weekly Trading Room and our real-time trade updates on our members area Trading blog.
Yes. Part-time traders often grow into some of our best traders. First of all, their growth and development as professional traders happen in smaller, more digestible periods. Secondly, the lessons learned are steady and the part-time nature of their trading reduces the risk of being overloaded and overwhelmed with too much at one time. Some of our best full-time traders today began as part-timer traders first.
Since it is our money, we want to make sure we have traders who know what they are doing to minimize our risk.
Without exception, all Zerva Capital traders are required to complete Zerva Capital’s qualification program.
Zerva Capital offers its traders capital, coaching, and support not found in other proprietary trading firms and management has found that the full benefit of this infrastructure comes only after completing a comprehensive program.
Zerva Capital’s goal is to create a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with its traders and has found the best way to accomplish this goal is to start its traders off with an excellent foundation.
No. Each selected Zerva Capital Trader will receive access to the funded account without any costs or fees.
Just click on the link below and you will begin the online application process.
No. Zerva Capital is a private equity trading firm which trains and allows a team of professional traders to manage and trade its own brokerage account.
Zerva Capital’s traders are brought in as members and given trading authority to trade the firm’s account for the benefit of the firm.
Zerva Capital has partnered with some of the biggest firms in the business to provide our traders the absolute best in software, execution and superior pricing (commissions).
Unlike most proprietary trading firms, Zerva Capital does not add a “mark-up” to your trading commissions and we strictly profit from the profits our traders generate.
Because of this, we do not have volume requirements and actively discourage high frequency trading. This makes our objectives and motivations the same as our traders…generating profits in the market.
Zerva Capital Traders are paid on performance only. Compensation is based on each individual trader’s net profit and loss. We provide a carefully structured Trader Advancement Program that will increase the capital that you can trade as you demonstrate consistent profitability. There is no cap on the levels that can be achieved, so your potential revenue is virtually unlimited.
Zerva Capital Traders are paid on performance only. Compensation is based on each individual trader’s net profit and loss. We provide a carefully structured Trader Advancement Program that will increase the capital that you can trade as you demonstrate consistent profitability.
At Zerva Capital, we offer flexibility with profit withdrawals and increased buying power. You can request additional capital once you have demonstrated consistent profitability, allowing you to scale your trading operations as your performance improves. For tips on how to maximise profits, check out our Firm Capital Access page.
One of the great advantages of trading with Zerva Capital is the ability to trade remotely. We provide full support for traders working from home or any remote location. With advanced trading technology and real-time updates, Zerva Capital ensures that you stay connected no matter where you are. This flexibility extends to part-time traders as well. Some of our top performers began trading part-time before transitioning to full-time roles.
Since our traders work with the firm's capital, it is critical that every trader completes our qualification program. This program teaches advanced trading strategies, risk management, and how to execute trades within the Zerva Capital framework. It is one of the ways we ensure that all traders are ready to perform from day one.
Zerva Capital is not a traditional brokerage. We are a private equity trading firm that partners with brokers to execute trades. This partnership ensures traders have access to top-tier trading tools, competitive commissions, and an optimal trading environment. Our success is tied to the profits generated by our traders, ensuring that we share a common goal: generating consistent returns.
If you’re ready to join Zerva Capital, the application process is simple. Just click the apply now link and begin your online application. After completing the steps, you’ll be on your way to becoming a successful trader backed by one of the most supportive firms in the industry.
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