Steps to Use the Trading Journal
Open the Trading Journal Widget:
Add the Trading Journal Widget to your workspace from the widget menu.
View Past Trades:
Review your trading history, including:
Instrument name.
Trade date and time.
Entry and exit prices.
Profit and loss (P&L).
Add Tags to Trades:
Assign predefined tags such as:
News: Trades influenced by news events.
Strategy: Trades executed as part of a planned strategy.
Impulse: Quick trades based on momentum or gut feeling.
Error: Mistakes or unintended trades.
Add Notes to Trades:
Click on a trade to write custom notes. Use notes to:
Record reasons for entering/exiting a trade.
Highlight lessons learned.
Document unexpected market behavior.
Filter and Search Trades:
Use tags and date filters to organize and analyze trades more effectively.
Example Notes
"Entered a long position after a breakout above resistance at $100. Exited early due to low volume."
"Closed position after unexpected increased volatility."
"Mistake: Entered trade with incorrect lot size."
Pro Tip
Regularly review your journal to identify patterns, refine strategies, and improve decision-making.
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