StrategyBeginner5 min read
Trading Journal: Your Secret Weapon
A good journal turns your mistakes into lessons. Here's what to track.
Key facts
- Write your plan before you enter the trade.
- Note how you felt when you entered and exited.
- Review your journal at the end of every week.
- Look for patterns in your wins and losses.
What to write in every trade
Date/time, asset, entry price, stop-loss, target, position size, and why you took the trade. Afterward, add the outcome and what you learned.
The weekly review
Once a week, read through all your trades from the previous week. Ask: Did I follow my rules? What surprised me? What will I do differently next time?
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