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We apply elite performance principles to nurture and develop new traders. All traders must complete a 12-week intensive onboarding.

SM Capital Trader Training

  • Exclusive Training Program with Unique Insights

    Invest in your future with SM Capital's elite trader training program. The cost of this comprehensive course is £9,000, covering a three-month period in our London office. You will learn directly from professional traders, gaining hands-on experience in intraday and swing equities positions. All software, charting, and fundamental analysis platforms are provided, ensuring you receive an extensive education with all necessary tools at your disposal.

  • Join the Next Cohort Starting September 2nd

    Mark your calendar for September 2nd, when our next training cohort begins. This is your opportunity to be part of an intensive learning environment designed to transform aspiring traders into skilled professionals. With limited spots available, ensure you secure your place in this transformative program.

  • Career Advancement Opportunities with SM Capital Partners

    Excel in the training program, and you could be among the top 3-5 traders selected to join SM Capital Partners as a junior trader. This role comes with a competitive salary, gym membership, access to a performance coach, and a lucrative profit split/bonus scheme. Additionally, a clear scaling plan is in place to help you progress from junior trader to senior trader and eventually to team leader, paving the way for a rewarding career in finance.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum Covering Key Trading Skills

    Throughout the three-month course, you will master the fundamentals of the US equities markets, including L2 tape reading, technical analysis, and fundamental deal flow analysis. Additionally, you will learn dilution analysis, how to read US equities filings, and how to leverage them to your advantage. Our curriculum includes up to six different trading strategies, ensuring you find a system that suits your personality and trading style.

  • Daily Mentoring and Real-Time Market Analysis

    Join daily mentoring sessions to discuss trades as they arise in the market. These sessions feature traders from our desk who are actively making these trades with the firm's capital. This program is not for traders seeking to simply copy trades. Instead, we will show you setups worth mastering. You will need to put in the effort to perfect your execution and truly understand each trade.

  • Key Facts About Our Trader Training Program
    • 3-month intense training program
    • 6 weeks of education
    • 6 weeks of live trading (100% of profits made during this time are kept by the trader, even if not retained)
    • Top candidates offered permanent salaried role
    • Junior traders eligible to manage a book of up to $1m in year 1
    • Gym membership, healthcare, performance coach, profit split
    • Progression map to senior trader and team leader
    • £9,000 total cost
    • 15 spaces available per year

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Experienced Hire

  • Selective Recruitment and Comprehensive Support:
    We have a very selective vetting process, finding candidates who can challenge us and perform under pressure. We support our traders regardless of their experience level, and help them pursue their passion without requiring them to contribute capital.
  • Team Building and Profitability:
    We build a team with aligned interests to ensure high performance. Our firm is only profitable once a trader becomes profitable, so we focus on making money together.
  • Continuous Training and Cultural Innovation:
    We prioritize training, emphasizing the importance of market teachings, psychology, and discipline to develop consistently profitable traders. We’re changing the culture to blend a collaborative approach with competition, making trading dynamic and adaptable to market challenges.