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QuantSchool: Keeping a trading journal

The QuantWave Journaling System

A structured trading journal transforms random outcomes into actionable insights by tracking both forecast performance and execution quality.

Essential Journal Components

1. Forecast Documentation

• Original signal parameters (direction, targets, probability)
• Timeframe and expiration conditions
• Risk level and confidence score

2. Execution Records

Data Point	Purpose
Entry/Exit Prices	Measure implementation slippage
Position Size	Verify risk management
Time Stamps	Analyze timing effectiveness

QuantWave Journal Integrations

1. Automated Data Capture

• Direct forecast snapshot on trade entry
• Performance comparison tools
• Variance alert system

2. Analysis Templates

• Pre-formatted review sections
• Customizable tagging system
• Visual performance dashboards

Journaling Framework

The 5-Minute Post-Trade Routine

1. Record quantitative details (1 min)
2. Note market context (1 min)
3. Assess execution quality (1 min)
4. Identify lessons (1 min)
5. Plan adjustments (1 min)

Weekly Review Structure

• Forecast accuracy by type
• Execution error patterns
• Risk management compliance
• Psychology assessment

Advanced Journal Techniques

• Correlate journal entries with market phases
• Tag trades by emotional state
• Track forecast revision impacts
• Measure improvement cycles

Common Journaling Mistakes

• Inconsistent entries
• Focusing only on losers
• Ignoring qualitative factors
• Failing to review periodically

A well-maintained QuantWave trading journal serves as your personal performance coach, revealing both system strengths and execution weaknesses. By combining quantitative precision with behavioral insights, it accelerates the path to trading mastery.