How to Create Your Own Trading Journal in 2020

Discover why a trading journal is as essential as ever with our latest eBook. Learn how to get started, what to record, how to use the information, and more.

In trading it’s not just the numbers that tell the whole story. Discover why a trading journal can be one of the most useful tools for traders.

Understanding the purpose of a trading journal
Starting a journal and learning what to include
Analysing trading logs and your habits
Interpreting information and making improvements

About the author

MILAN CUTKOVIC
Market Analyst,
AxiTrader
With over eight years’ experience in trading and market analysis, Milan Cutkovic uses his financial market expertise to provide unique insights and commentary. He writes daily analyses for AxiTrader’s English and German audiences, with his work frequently quoted in leading German newspapers and media portals.

What forex traders have to say

“I found this eBook very insightful. After a lot of frustrating trial and error with trading and trying countless strategies, I was beginning to wonder if I would ever find a system that worked. The practice of keeping a trading journal has enabled me to take a step back, track my progress and now formulate a consistent and proven strategy. Milan’s methodology and explanation is easy to follow and implement – I would certainly recommend”

- Jason G.

“AxiTrader’s eBook helped me finally to focus better on my Trading Journal. I knew it was something I should be doing but I didn’t really know how to get started. This was a quick read and made it so clear and easy to understand. Reading Milan’s tips with the PsyQuation tool has made my trading behaviour more efficient and I now feel like I’m much more confident in my overall trading ability too.”

- Jorge S.

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