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Trading journal
What does Trading journal mean?
A trading journal records trades and the reasons, conditions and outcomes associated with them. It supports review of execution, behavior and performance patterns.
Example
An entry records the setup, planned stop, actual fill, costs and reason for exit.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Consistent records make it easier to distinguish a strategy problem from a deviation from the plan.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.