Trade Journaling: Your Secret Trading Mentor

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Trade Journaling: Your Secret Trading Mentor

Why is Journaling Important?

Would you trust a pilot who doesn’t track flight data? Then why trade without keeping a record of your trades?

A trading journal helps identify patterns, mistakes, and areas for improvement.

What to Record?

Entry & Exit Price
Trade Rationale (Why you took the trade)
Emotions Before & After the Trade
Lessons Learned
Market Conditions (Trend, Volatility, News Events)
Risk-Reward Ratio

Example of a Trade Journal Entry

Stock: Reliance Industries
Entry: ₹2400 (Breakout)
Exit: ₹2500 (+4% gain)
Mistake: Could have held longer based on trend strength
Lesson: Avoid exiting early due to fear
Market Condition: Strong uptrend, FII buying pressure

By maintaining a journal, traders can refine their strategies and grow consistently over time.

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