Trading Journal

How to Stop Losing Money Day Trading: A Trader’s Guide to Recovery

Struggling to stop losses in day trading? Discover a clear, step-by-step guide to regain control, identify weak spots, and rebuild a profitable strategy. Learn practical techniques to balance risk, refine your edge, and master your trading process for consistent gains.

Transforming Your Trading Journey: The Trade 30 for 30 Challenge

For many traders, finding consistency in the markets can feel elusive. The ups and downs of the trading world often lead to frustration, especially when mistakes go unaddressed or certain habits prevent growth. This is where Trade 30 for 30 steps in—a unique challenge designed to help traders break through their barriers and build lasting, positive habits in just 30 days.

The Power of Daily Trade Documentation in Trading

Daily trade documentation, also known as archiving your best setup, is the process of recording and analyzing the best opportunities at the end of each trading day - Regardless of whether you were in those trades or not.

Trade Journal Template + Video - The Power of Daily Trade Journaling

In this article, we'll delve into the benefits of trade journaling, the key components of a trade journal, and how you can implement it effectively in your trading routine. Plus, if you want a built-for-you template, there is one that can be downloaded as well.

Trading Is a "Regret Business" - Here Is How To Build Resilience

Regret is a common emotion in trading, often triggered by the realization of a wrong decision, such as selling too early and missing out on potential gains. This feeling can be particularly intense when traders associate their self-worth and identity with their trading success. When a trade doesn't go as planned, it can feel like a personal failure, leading to heightened emotional responses.

The Importance of Keeping a Trading Journal for Day Traders

If you want to be successful with day trading, you must understand that it demands a disciplined approach and a commitment to continuous improvement. Through working with traders in a 1-on-1 capacity, I have found that the trading journal is a tool that is often overlooked. Sadly, many developing traders do not understand the value that can be found in simply reviewing their own trades and trading behavior.