Thread: How to monitor your operations

Honestly, why complicate you so much?Pencil and paper.Write down what you bought, when and why.Do you really need a database or a complex system for that?Sometimes, the simplest is the best.In addition, being attached to a screen filling tables and records can be counterproductive.Trading is about making fast decisions and learning from them, not making a doctoral thesis with each operation.

It's curious that you want to use Access.I tried it a while ago, but it's too complicated if you just want something fast.I recommend Excel, it is more than enough for most traders.Create a sheet with the basic columns: date, torque, entrance, exit, gain/loss, and add notes if necessary.Remember, the important thing is discipline.No matter the tool you use, what you tell is that you do it constantly and that it serves to improve.Do not distract yourself with technical details.

I understand you, sometimes I also feel overwhelmed with so many tools available for trading.But the key is to simplify it.I use a notebook and, honestly, it has served me a lot.Every weekend, I check my entries and exits, I analyze the mistakes, and I adjust my strategy for the following week.The most important thing is that you are consistent.It doesn't matter if you use paper, excel or a database;If you do not do it every week or after each operation, it will not help you much.

Wow, you are talking about creating a database as if you were managing a company.Do you really think you need all that to register your operations?Sometimes I feel that new traders try to do everything too complicated.If I were you, I would start with something simpler.Once you have your clear strategy and see what it works for you, so you could consider something more technical.But, for now, keep the basic things and see how you are doing.

I use Google Sheets, it's super simple, it's in the cloud and I can access from any device.I have added some formulas that automatically show me the general performance, in addition to graphics that give me a quick vision of my operations.If you are looking for something easy to handle and flexible, I recommend it.In addition, as everything is online, you can share your newspaper with other traders to receive real -time feedback.

I think you want to start a trading diary, but be careful with complicating your life.Keeping a detailed record is useful, but it is not necessary to do an art work with it.The important thing is that it serves you to improve your performance, not to take more time than trading itself.A good newspaper should help you identify your mistakes and successes.Write down the essentials: reasons to enter the operation, results and what would you change.You need only that to start making improvements.

If you are looking for something more visual, I recommend TrainingView.Not only can you register your operations, but you also have access to interactive graphics and detailed analysis.You can even share your ideas and receive feedback from other traders directly on the platform.At first, I did everything on paper, but since I use TrainingView, everything is clearer and easier to handle.It is worth trying if you want something more dynamic.

Thanks for all the ideas.It seems that everyone has their own method and that is helping me decide.I think I'm going to start with something simple, like a notebook or Google Sheets, and then I will see if I need something more advanced.

I knew decision.In the end, what matters is that the system you choose works for you.Sometimes, complicating with too many tools distracts us from the main objective, which is to improve our trading skills.The most important thing is that you are consisting of the registration and review of your operations.There is the true key to success.

Look, I'm going to tell you directly: if you are not able to keep a simple record on paper or excel, I don't know how you plan to be constant in trading.This does not have the most modern tools, but of discipline.I keep a very basic record, but I am consistent.And I assure you that it is more valuable than any super technique database that you would only use for a week and then abandoned.