Track every trade. Measure your performance. Spot the patterns — so you know what is actually working and what is not. No sign-up required.
A trading journal is one of the most effective tools for improving trading performance. Retail traders who journal consistently identify their own patterns — and improve their discipline over time.
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| # | Date | Pair | Direction | Entry | Exit | Lot size | SL (pips) | TP (pips) | R:R | P&L (pips) | P&L ($) | Setup | Notes | Result | Actions |
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⚠️ This journal is for educational and self-review purposes only. Past performance does not predict future results. Trading involves significant risk of capital loss.
Prefer a spreadsheet? Download the CompareFX trading journal template in CSV format — works in Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice. No macros, no sign-up.
CSV format · Works in Excel & Google Sheets · Free forever · No sign-up
Open Google Sheets → File → Import → Upload the CSV file. Select "Replace spreadsheet". Your journal is ready.
Open Excel → File → Open → browse to the CSV file. Or drag and drop the CSV onto Excel.
Having a journal is not enough. Here is how to get the most from it:
The most common mistake: traders only record winning trades. Your losing trades contain the most useful information. Log them all.
After a few weeks you will see patterns: certain setups win more, certain times of day lose more. You cannot see these patterns without the notes field.
Daily review amplifies emotions. Weekly review lets patterns emerge. Set aside 20 minutes every Sunday to look at your week.
The "Did you follow your plan?" field is the most important. Trades where you deviated from your plan should be analysed separately — even if they won.
Expectancy = (Win rate × Average win) − (Loss rate × Average loss). A positive expectancy means your edge is real. A negative expectancy means your strategy needs work, regardless of recent results.