How Much Could You Earn Managing a Trading Fund?
Once you’ve proven your trading strategies work, the next level is managing money for others. But how much can you actually earn as a fund manager? This free calculator shows your potential income from assets under management, fees, and fund growth.
Enter your starting assets, management fee, performance fee, and expected returns to see a detailed 5-year earnings projection.
What the Calculator Shows
The Fund Management Calculator models your fund business over 5 years, including:
- 5-year earnings projection — total income from both management and performance fees
- Total earnings growth — how your income scales as assets under management grow
- Monthly average earnings — what your typical monthly income looks like at each stage
- Monthly total earnings growth — the compounding effect of growing your fund over time
The Fund Management Opportunity
Most traders never consider fund management, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to scale your trading income. Instead of being limited by your own capital, you earn fees on the total assets you manage. A typical fee structure includes:
- Management fee (1-2%) — charged annually on total assets, paid regardless of performance
- Performance fee (15-25%) — charged on profits above a benchmark or high-water mark
Even a small fund of $1-5 million under management can generate significant income when combined with strong performance. This calculator helps you model exactly what that looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do I need to start a fund?
You can start with friends-and-family capital, often as little as $500K-$1M. Many successful fund managers at Breakout Trading Academy started by proving their track record with personal capital first, then gradually attracting outside investors.
What fees are standard in the industry?
The traditional “2 and 20” model (2% management fee, 20% performance fee) is still common for smaller funds. Some managers offer lower management fees (1%) with higher performance fees to attract initial investors. Use the calculator to model different fee structures.
Is this calculator free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required.