Independent firm profile

Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities)

Institutional Securities Group operates global sales and trading franchises in equities and fixed income, including market making and principal risk-taking on behalf of clients.

Headquarters
New York, USA
Founded
1935
Funding model
Bank / Institutional
Region served
North America

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities Group runs leading equities and fixed-income franchises, with one of the largest cash and prime brokerage equities businesses in the world. Proprietary risk is taken primarily through market-making and financing activities.

"Provide first-class advice, capital, and execution to clients globally."

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Bank / Institutional prop firm
Market Focus
Stocks, Forex
Trading Style
Bank or Institutional Prop Desk
Institutional Level
Retail-accessible proprietary firm
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Geography
New York, USA · North America
Known For
#1 equities franchise globally
CEO
Ted Pick
Team size
80,000+ group-wide

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.

Account sizes offeredInstitutional balance sheet
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Not applicable.

Trading rules

What's allowed, what isn't

Asset classes supported

FuturesStocksOptionsForexCrypto
News trading allowedYes
Overnight holding allowedYes
Weekend holding allowedYes
Copy trading allowedNo

Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split

Platforms & technology

Where and how you trade

Data feed provider
InstrumentsEquities, FICC, derivatives

Supported platforms

Internal

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit splitDiscretionary bonus
Payout frequencyAnnual
First payout eligibility

Pros & cons

A balanced view based on documented terms

Strengths

  • +Top-tier equities desk
  • +Strong brand
  • +Career structure

Trade-offs

  • Heavily regulated
  • Bank-employee comp

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities)

Is Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) a legitimate prop firm?+

Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in New York, USA. Institutional Securities Group operates global sales and trading franchises in equities and fixed income, including market making and principal risk-taking on behalf of clients.

Does Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) require an evaluation?+

No. Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.

What is the profit split at Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities)?+

Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities)'s published profit split is: Discretionary bonus.

How often does Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) pay out?+

Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) processes payouts on a annual basis.

What platforms does Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) support?+

Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) supports the following trading platforms: Internal.

What trading restrictions does Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities) enforce?+

At Morgan Stanley (Institutional Securities), news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.