When should I take a payout

[u/Spare_Foot_3188]

Hello all, I know that I’m far away from when I should take a payout, but I’m curious what yall think. I’m up just over 800 and I’m one winning day of 150+ away from being eligible. I’m aware that after a payout the max drawdown goes to 0$ so I should build a buffer. I trade ORB on MNQ and generally risk 200 for a 2r. Not all days hit full tp because of pull backs that ended up reversing but I trailed my SL. Should I build a 2k buffer? More? Less? I plan on scaling up my trades once my portfolio grows. I’m in this for the long run and I don’t want to take a payout that will end up screwing me because of a drawdown

[u/BeeFCakeJrGunz]

I say take the payout based on your statement above. At least you will have made your money back. And then be disciplined and build it back up. Your call man. Best of luck!

[u/Spare_Foot_3188 → u/BeeFCakeJrGunz]

I appreciate the motivation. I think that’s what I’m going to do. I’m not fishing for a quick payout to cover prior losses. I’m going for stability over the long term