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Learn how to use a trading journal to dramatically improve your trading results. Get tips, tools and tutorials to help you make the most of your journal.

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MaxR on EURUSD

How to Increase Trading Profitability with the MaxR Metric

MaxR is a very simple metric that can help you optimize your trading strategy. Learn how it works and what to look for. [Read more...] about How to Increase Trading Profitability with the MaxR Metric

Category: Trading Journal Tag: MaxR, Trading Metrics

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This is the Trading Journal I’ve Always Wanted

I've complained about trading journals in the past and I finally realized that the only way to have the trading journal I want is to make it myself. Here's what we have created. [Read more...] about This is the Trading Journal I’ve Always Wanted

Category: Trading Journal

MaxR vs MFE

MaxR vs MFE: Why You Need Both

You probably know about MFE. But do you also track MaxR? In this post, I'll show you why MFE only gives you half of the story and how MaxR can help you dramatically improve your profit per trade. [Read more...] about MaxR vs MFE: Why You Need Both

Category: Trading Journal Tag: Best of Trading Heroes, Trading Metrics

Stairs going up

How to Use Advanced Risk Multiple Tracking

Most traders do a risk multiple analysis on their trades and that's great! But if you take it one step further and examine these advanced R-metrics, you can gain greater insights into how you can improve your trading strategies. [Read more...] about How to Use Advanced Risk Multiple Tracking

Category: Trading Journal Tag: Best of Trading Heroes, Risk Multiple, Trading Metrics, Trading Strategy Development

Journal missed trades for maximum profits

5 Reasons to Journal Your Missed Trades Too

Journaling missed trades is an often-overlooked way to improve your trading results. Learn how to do it and the top 5 ways that it can take your trading to the next level. [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Journal Your Missed Trades Too

Category: Trading Journal Tag: Missed Trades

Speed up chart pattern recognition

Trading Flash Cards: How to Speed Up Chart Pattern Recognition

Learning any skill is all about mindful practice. Flash Cards are the most efficient way that I know of to practice your trading strategies. Find out how it works, who it is for and how you can setup your first deck right now. [Read more...] about Trading Flash Cards: How to Speed Up Chart Pattern Recognition

Category: Trading Journal Tag: Trading Flash Cards

Trello Trading Journal

How to Setup a Free Forex Trading Journal with Trello (and Loom)

Did you know that Trello can make a great trading journal? It has a lot of features that make it perfect for Forex traders. Find out what they are here. [Read more...] about How to Setup a Free Forex Trading Journal with Trello (and Loom)

Category: Trading Journal

Stress free

3 Painless Steps That Ensure You Always Fill Out Your Trading Journal

A lot of traders don't fill out their trading journal because it seems boring and unnecessary. But it is the only way that you can figure out how to improve your trading. So in this post, I'll give you some tips on how to make it painless and fun (yes, even fun). [Read more...] about 3 Painless Steps That Ensure You Always Fill Out Your Trading Journal

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A computer for trading

The Ultimate FX Trading Journal (someone please create it!)

I've been looking for a practical Forex trading journal, but I haven't been able to find one. Therefore, I still use MyFxBook with Evernote. Here is what my ideal journal would look like. [Read more...] about The Ultimate FX Trading Journal (someone please create it!)

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How to Individually Track Multiple Trading Systems In The Same Account

If you only have one trading account, it can be tough to track the performance of multiple trading methods since all the trades are mixed together. How do you know what the starting balance is for each trade? How can you mark each trade with the trading method used? This post will show you exactly how to do it. [Read more...] about How to Individually Track Multiple Trading Systems In The Same Account

Category: Trading Journal Tag: MyFxBook

Writing in a trading journal

How to Turn Evernote Into a Kick-Ass Forex Trading Journal

If you use MyFxBook to journal your trades like I do, you may still be missing out on some valuable trading information. Learn how also using Evernote can be a good compliment to your Forex trade journaling. [Read more...] about How to Turn Evernote Into a Kick-Ass Forex Trading Journal

Category: Trading Journal Tag: Evernote Tips and Tricks, MyFxBook

mae and mfe explained

MFE and MAE in Forex and How They Can Help Your Trading

MFE and MAE are trading metrics that are not talked about too often in trading education, and for good reason. They can be a little confusing. But if you understand them, they can give you deeper insight into your trading performance.[Read more...] about MFE and MAE in Forex and How They Can Help Your Trading

Category: Trading Journal Tag: MyFxBook Tutorials, Trading Metrics

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