Core fields to include
- Instrument, direction, entry, stop, target
- R multiple and result
- Setup category and market context
- Emotional state before and after trade
- Rule-following score and lesson
Trade Journal Template
If you are searching for a trade journal template, use this structure: setup, risk, execution quality, emotion, and post-trade lesson.
A static spreadsheet template is useful at first, but serious review needs filtered analytics and repeat-pattern detection. COLDLOG gives you both structure and analysis.
Use COLDLOG free to start journaling without card details, then scale to Cold Pro when you need deeper analytics.