Why Every Trader Needs a Trading Journal

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A trading journal is your feedback system.

Without it, you are guessing.

What to track

Every trade should include:

  • entry
  • stop loss
  • take profit
  • reasoning

Why it matters

Journaling helps you:

  • identify mistakes
  • improve consistency
  • refine your strategy

Common mistake

Common mistake: Only tracking winning trades.

This gives a false sense of performance.

Final thoughts

What gets measured gets improved.