How the $500 Payout Works
How & Why We Offer This Payout
Here's the honest truth: most people who sign up for online courses never finish them. They lose motivation, get distracted, or simply give up. The subscription fees from members who don't complete the program are what fund the $500 payout for those who do.
The $500 isn't a marketing trick -it's a real incentive designed to keep you committed to your growth. We're essentially betting on you. If you put in the work, stay disciplined, and follow the program through to the end, you get rewarded with cash. The students who quit are the ones funding your success.
This model keeps us accountable too. We have every reason to make our education as effective as possible -because the more students who graduate, the better our reputation. But we also know that dedication separates the serious learners from the rest, and we want to reward that dedication. And for those ready to go even further, our Live Trading Desk lets you trade company capital with a 90:10 profit split.
The Graduation Payout Explained
The $500 payout is our signature incentive program. When you complete the entire Stocks Room curriculum and pass the Trading Challenge, we pay you $500. It is that straightforward. This is not a gimmick or a conditional rebate -it is a real cash payout designed to reward your commitment to learning and your personal growth as a trader.
How It Works, Step by Step
- Complete the Curriculum: Work through all 6 modules at your own pace. Each module includes video lessons and quizzes that must be passed to progress.
- Practice with Paper Trading: After completing the coursework, spend time in the Paper Trading Simulator to apply what you have learned in a risk-free environment.
- Take the Trading Challenge: When you feel ready, enter the Trading Challenge. You will trade in a simulated account with specific profit targets and risk management rules over a defined period.
- Pass the Challenge: Meet the profit target without violating any risk rules, and you have officially graduated.
- Receive Your $500: Once your results are verified (typically within 1-2 business days), your $500 payout is processed and sent to your chosen payment method.
Important: The $500 payout is available to members on the Pro plan ($79/month). Starter plan members are eligible for a $50 payout upon passing the challenge. Subscription plans (Starter & Pro) get 1 attempt per month, which resets on rebill. Live Trading Desk members skip the challenge entirely and trade live with company capital on a 90:10 profit split.
Is There a Catch?
No hidden conditions. You complete the program, pass the challenge, and receive $500. The only requirements are that you are on an eligible plan and that you complete the challenge following the stated rules. There are no minimum holding periods, no referral requirements, and no additional fees.
Further reading: U.S. SEC — Investing Basics (investor.gov).