Trading Journal Templates
Use these templates to record trade plans, risk, execution notes, screenshots, outcomes, rule adherence, and review patterns.
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Starter Trade Journal CSV
A spreadsheet-ready journal with columns for setup, risk, execution, rule score, result, and review notes.
Open with Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, or LibreOffice.Pre-Trade Risk Checklist
A printable checklist for risk amount, stop distance, position size, spread, margin, news, and rule confirmation.
Use before demo or live trade planning.Position Size Worksheet CSV
A simple worksheet for balance, risk percent, stop pips, pip value, estimated lots, and notes.
Pair with the calculator page before trade entry.Monthly Review Worksheet
A guided review for patterns, rule breaks, best process trades, worst process trades, and one improvement focus.
Designed for process improvement, not performance promises.Educational resources only. These tools do not predict trades, provide signals, or guarantee trading results.
Suggested Columns
| Category | Columns |
|---|---|
| Trade Details | Date, pair, session, setup, direction, entry, stop, target, exit |
| Risk | Balance, risk %, risk amount, stop pips, lot size, margin estimate |
| Execution | Plan followed, exit reason, slippage/spread notes, screenshot link |
| Review | Result, rule score, mistake tag, lesson, next action |