Module 17 · Trading journal and performance analysis · 4 min
Trading journal and your performance
A journal is a short note on every trade: why you took it, where you exited, what you learned. It shows which mistakes keep repeating.
What to write
Entry reason (plan / indicator / news / guess), stop-loss and target decided in advance, exit reason, and a one-line lesson. In this app the 'Why?' tag and note on each order do exactly this.
Three key numbers
Win rate, average win vs average loss, and the largest loss. Example: a 40% win rate can still work if the average win is twice the average loss.
After charges
Brokerage, STT, GST and other charges apply to every trade. Very small wins can turn into losses after charges, so always judge net P&L.
Review once a week
At week's end, check which 'why' reasons worked best and worst, whether you respected stop-losses, and how many trades had no plan. This app's Report card and P&L pages give these numbers.
Quiz (3 questions)
1. 10 trades: 4 at +600, 6 at -200. Total?
2. The main benefit of a journal?
3. How should you judge P&L?
This is for learning only, not advice on any stock or trade.