Question - Trading

Trading and record keeping side by side?

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Taymullah Fadel
Answered 1 year, 2 months ago
<p><br>Record keeping is one of the most important keys to trading. When a trader records the results of his/her trades diligently, then improving is simply a matter of testing and tweaking strategies to find a successful one. Showing real progress would be hard if you aren't keeping accurate records.</p>
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Greg Hutchinson Lives in Thrupp
Answered 4 weeks, 1 day ago
<p id="isPasted">Operating with your trading terminal and record-keeping tool side-by-side is the standard for professional traders. This setup transforms trading from a "gut feeling" activity into a data-driven business.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>1. Why Side-by-Side?</strong></p><ul><li>Real-Time Accountability: Entering a trade into your journal as you open it acts as a "judge and jury". If you’re embarrassed to write down a "bad" trade, you’re less likely to take it.</li><li>Emotional Tracking: Recording your mindset (fear, greed, boredom) while the trade is active provides insights that you will likely forget once the trade is closed.</li><li>Execution vs. Strategy: It helps you distinguish between a "good loss" …</li></ul>