How to keep a trading journal that makes you better (free template)
What to record in a trading journal, when to record it and how to turn your entries into a clearer edge. A practical guide for day and swing traders.
Read the guideHow to keep a journal that makes you better, plan your trades before the open and review your week like a professional.
What to record in a trading journal, when to record it and how to turn your entries into a clearer edge. A practical guide for day and swing traders.
Read the guideA step-by-step guide to writing a trade plan for each setup: bias, levels, entry trigger, stop, targets and the conditions that make you skip the trade.
Read the guideA simple weekly review routine for traders: results, rule breaks, mindset patterns, what worked, and concrete goals and limits for next week.
Read the guideHow sleep, stress, doubt and emotion show up in your results, what one real trading journal shows in R and dollars, and a simple routine to trade with a clear head.
Read the guideExcel, Google Sheets, Notion or a dedicated trading journal app: what each does well, where it falls short, and how to choose the right one for how you trade.
Read the guideAn honest look at the best trading journals in 2026: what to look for, how spreadsheets, Edgewonk, TradeZella, TraderSync and Strebell differ, and which fits the way you trade.
Read the guideWhy a trading journal matters even more on a funded or challenge account, what to record around daily loss limits and drawdown, and a daily routine that keeps you within the rules.
Read the guideStrebell launches on 1 December. Joining is free and you're not committing to anything.