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Free trading journal template

Record the plan before judging the outcome. Track market, setup, direction, planned risk, result in R, and the lesson from each decision—including trades you correctly chose to avoid.

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Saved only in this browser. Export a CSV whenever you want.

DateMarketSetupDecisionRisk %Result RLesson

What to record before entry

Write down the setup, planned direction, entry condition, invalidation, stop, target, and risk while the decision can still be evaluated without hindsight.

Review outcomes in R

One R is the amount initially at risk. A +2R result gained twice that amount; a -1R result lost the planned risk. This normalizes trades across instruments and account sizes.

A practical weekly review

Group trades by setup and session, compare planned with actual execution, and identify one repeatable behavior to keep or change. Review winning, losing, and skipped trades.

CSV, Excel, and Google Sheets

Export the journal as CSV for a portable spreadsheet copy. The exported rows can become an Excel trading journal or Google Sheets trading journal without locking your data into one platform.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about this free tool

What should a trading journal include?

Record the date, market, setup, direction, entry idea, invalidation, planned risk, outcome in R, screenshot context, and one lesson you can act on.

Is this trading journal template free?

Yes. The browser-based template can be used without signup and exported to CSV. Entries are stored in the current browser rather than synced to an online account.

Why track results in R-multiples?

R compares each result with its original risk. It makes trades with different position sizes and instruments easier to review on the same scale.

Can I use the CSV in Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Download the CSV and import it into Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, or another spreadsheet application for additional analysis.

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