Trading Journal
Review your decisions.
Record each trade with its risk, result and the reason behind it. Tag your mistakes, then review your numbers to see what is working and what keeps repeating.
Log a trade
Fill this in after you close the trade. Only date, instrument and result are required.
Performance
No trades yet.
Equity curve
Starting balance plus the cumulative result of the trades shown.
Trade log
Filters apply to the table, the statistics and the equity curve.
| Date | Instrument | Side | Setup | Risk | Result | R | Plan | Mistakes |
|---|
By setup
Which setups pay you, and which do not.
By mistake
What your recurring mistakes cost you.
Journal in three habits
Log every trade
Record the risk, the result and the reason, including trades you would rather forget.
Tag your mistakes
Mark whether you followed your plan and which mistakes showed up. Patterns appear within a few weeks.
Review weekly
Check win rate, average R and the mistake table. Change one thing at a time, then measure again.
R-multiple is the result divided by the amount you risked. A $20 profit on $10 risk is +2R, and a full stop-loss is about -1R. Profit factor is gross profit divided by gross loss.
Tools help you prepare. A clear process helps you apply them.
If you want help reviewing your trading approach, risk management or execution process, explore the Chart Scalping Consultancy service.
Risk Disclosure: Trading forex, CFDs and other financial instruments involves substantial risk. These resources are intended for educational and planning purposes only. They do not guarantee profitable trades or returns. Always verify calculations with your broker.