Below is a simple, easy-to-use Trading Journal template, suitable for both new and professional traders. You can use this template in Excel, Google Sheets, or write it down in a notebook depending on your habits!
🧩 Explanation of the columns:
Date: The time you open the order.
Trading pair / Asset: Forex, crypto, stocks, etc.
Order: Buy (Long) or Sell (Short).
Entry price: The price at which you place the order.
SL / TP: Stop Loss and Take Profit.
Closing price: The price you exit the order (can be TP, SL, or manual close).
Result: Win / Loss.
P/L: Profit or loss (can be calculated in %, pip, USD...).
Reason for the order: Based on which strategy? What signals are there?
Emotions / Notes: Mood when entering/exiting the order, lessons learned, necessary adjustments,...
✅ Tips for effective usage:
Record immediately after the transaction ends, to avoid forgetting true emotions.
On weekends, review everything to draw good/bad behavioral patterns.