EOD trailing uses a qualifying end-of-day reference to update the floor; intraday trailing can update it from an intraday peak. The time the floor changes and the time it is enforced are separate rules. Do not assume an EOD account permits a temporary intraday breach.
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Compare the two calculations
| Question | EOD trailing | Intraday trailing |
|---|---|---|
| Which reference updates the floor? | Qualifying session-close value | Qualifying intraday peak |
| Can a temporary open profit raise it? | Depends on the closing reference and plan definition | Can, when open equity is included |
| When is the existing floor enforced? | Check the provider; it can be intraday | Check the provider's stated breach condition |
| Does the floor stop trailing? | Plan- and account-stage-specific cap | Plan- and account-stage-specific cap |
Neither label establishes a suitable trading strategy or a safe position size.
Hypothetical comparison
Assume a $30,000 initial reference, $1,200 trailing distance and no cap. The account reaches $30,900 intraday and closes at $30,400.
| Method | Qualifying reference in this example | New floor |
|---|---|---|
| EOD reference | $30,400 close | $29,200 |
| Intraday reference | $30,900 peak | $29,700 |
These values explain the calculation only. The example assumes both methods count the values stated and omits fees and cash movements. It is not a current provider plan or an execution test.
A documented provider example
Apex's EOD documentation states that its specified EOD floor is recalculated at the session close and enforced during the following session. Its intraday documentation describes a peak-based intraday calculation. Read the source for the exact account stage, platform and cap; do not apply these examples to another firm or a legacy plan without confirmation.
Verify your plan
- Find the exact account type and whether it is an evaluation or performance account.
- Read the current provider rule for reference, update time and breach condition.
- Identify any cap and the effect of payouts or other cash movements.
- Compare the provider's displayed floor with the relevant account risk value.
- Resolve any discrepancy with the provider before relying on a manual estimate.
Common questions
Is EOD drawdown checked only at the close?
Not necessarily. In the cited Apex specification, updating the floor at the close does not prevent intraday enforcement of that floor.
Is EOD always safer?
The two methods can produce different floors, but the label alone does not determine an account's overall risk. Other limits and breach rules still apply.
Can I change a firm's drawdown type in R Trader Pro?
Do not assume a personal setting can change the contractual provider rule. Confirm the supported account configuration with the provider.
Are screenshots necessary for the arithmetic?
The tables explain a hypothetical comparison. They are not presented as account screenshots or proof of a particular account's effective settings.