Definition
A record of each trade: why it was taken, where it got in and out, how it turned out, and how it felt at the time.
The story
Memory of past trades can be selective. A journal shows patterns you can't see trade by trade, like losing more on Monday mornings, or doing worse after big wins. Some traders set a regular time, such as once a week, to review it.
Why markets watch it
It turns experience into something you can actually learn from.
Connects to
We explain why it moves markets. What you do with it is your call. Commentary and education only. Not financial advice. All terms