Don: One of the points that Maverick was bringing up was in relation to the people that came through your doors and didn't make it or are no longer with you as well. This is important to put it all in proper context with the stats you are quoting. Since 2006, how many traders exited the firm including ones that started since 2006 and then left the firm. This will add dimension to the stats such that a useful comparison is presented.
What difference does it make. Either you have the capability to earn a living trading your own or a prop firms capital or not.
too many people are focused on how much money they could make rather then learn how to develope the skillset necessary once you learn how to trade then the money should follow it takes a certain type personality to be a profitable trader for years trading is not for everyone . only the strong survive the emotional rollercoaster