Research profile
Kershner Trading Group
Austin-based proprietary trading firm and technology developer. Provides traders with firm capital, proprietary tools, and infrastructure to trade U.S. and global equities.
- Headquarters
- Austin, USA
- Founded
- 1994
- Funding model
- Leveraged Trader Capital
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not confirmed — ProprietaryTrading.com could not verify from current first-party sources whether this firm accepts U.S. traders.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on equities, options.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Kershner Trading Group is an Austin, Texas-based prop firm trading equities and equity derivatives with both discretionary and quantitative strategies. It is known for hiring smart graduates and developing them into firm-capital traders.
"Develop and back top trading talent with capital, technology, and mentorship."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Leveraged Trader Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Options
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Austin, USA
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Train-and-fund model
- CEO
- Anand Krishnamurthy (CEO)
- Team size
- 100+
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
—Not required by this firm.
Instant funding
—Not offered by this firm.
Scaling plan
—No formal scaling plan documented.
Not applicable.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +No capital contribution
- +Strong training program
- +Stable salary
Trade-offs
- −Highly selective
- −In-office focus historically
Kershner Trading Group FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Kershner Trading Group?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Kershner Trading Group before purchasing.
Does Kershner Trading Group offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Kershner Trading Group does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Kershner Trading Group's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to salary + performance bonus of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a periodic bonus basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Kershner Trading Group's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Kershner Trading Group?+
Platforms: Proprietary, Sterling, Internal. Markets: equities, options. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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