{"id":6072,"date":"2025-06-01T15:08:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T13:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.closeoption.com\/blog\/?p=6072"},"modified":"2025-06-01T15:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T13:27:55","slug":"options-trading-journal-tools-templates-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.closeoption.com\/blog\/options-trading-journal-tools-templates-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 2: The best tools, templates, and tips for starting an options trading journal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping a trading journal is not only a great idea, but it&#8217;s also very important for becoming a disciplined and trustworthy trader. In this guide, we&#8217;ll show you how to start your own options trading journal from scratch using simple tools and good habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-advantages-of-keeping-a-journal-for-personal-growth\">The Advantages of Keeping a Journal for Personal Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you record each of your trades, you&#8217;re building your own personal database \u2014 a kind of trading diary that quietly tracks how your mindset and strategy evolve over time. Funny enough, most traders don\u2019t lose because of bad strategies \u2014 it\u2019s because they don\u2019t know how they\u2019ll react under pressure. That\u2019s exactly where a journal can be a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-pick-a-format-that-fits-your-workflow-best\">Step 1 \u2013 Pick a format that fits your workflow best.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three main ways to start a journal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excel or Google Sheets for spreadsheets. They are free and can be changed. You can keep track of every trade you make with custom columns and filters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trading Journal Apps: TraderSync, Trademetria, and Edgewonk are examples of platforms that let you automatically import data and see how well you&#8217;re doing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pen and paper: Great for thinking things through slowly and carefully. It&#8217;s good for beginners but not as good for analyzing data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-important-parts-of-a-journal\">Step 2: Important Parts of a Journal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.closeoption.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-trading-journal-table.webp\" alt=\"A sample trading journal table showing entry and exit prices, strategy, emotions, and notes for multiple trades\n\" class=\"wp-image-6076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.closeoption.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-trading-journal-table.webp 644w, https:\/\/www.closeoption.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-trading-journal-table-300x189.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your journal should have both stories and numbers. This is what a good structure looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date and Time; Symbol (Asset)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices for Getting In and Out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The method used (news-based, pullback, breakout, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long\/Short, Call\/Put, or other types of trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Result (Profit or Loss in $ or %)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How sure you are (1\u201310)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feelings Before and After (Scared, Sure, Nervous, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screenshot (optional but powerful)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Lesson\/Personal Notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-an-actual-trade-entry-example\">Step 3: An Actual Trade Entry Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a short example of what a journal entry might look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May 21, 2025<br>The symbol is AAPL.<br>$187.30 to get in and $190.10 to get out<br>Method: Get over the resistance<br>Result: $280 more<br>Self-assurance: 8<br>Emotion: calm arrival, mild fear during consolidation<br>Lesson: They could have left earlier to make more money, but they believed in the breakout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-look-at-how-things-have-changed-over-time\">Step 4: Look at how things have changed over time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look through your journal after you&#8217;ve made 10, 20, or 50 trades. Ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the best configurations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you make more money when the market is going up or down?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do emotional decisions lead to losses?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do trades with a lot of confidence do better?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where real growth happens. Focus on trends, stay away from mistakes, and make your playbook better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-get-into-the-habit-of-writing-in-a-journal\">Step 5: Get into the habit of writing in a journal.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have to keep using the journal for it to be useful. This is how to make it stick:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take 10 minutes after each session to write in your journal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the trades you made that week every Sunday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use browser add-ons or sites like TraderVue to automatically take pictures of your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a way to give trades grades, like A\/B\/C or 1\u201310.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that you don&#8217;t have to be perfect. It&#8217;s about teaching yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pro-tip-use-tags-to-make-journaling-smarter\">Pro Tip: Use Tags to Make Journaling Smarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using Excel or a digital journaling platform, take a moment to tag your trades. Think of labels like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>News-Based<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Exit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These easy tags will make a big difference later. When you want to review your performance or spot patterns, tags help you filter and sort trades in seconds \u2014 no guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your trading journal isn\u2019t just a place to log numbers \u2014 it\u2019s your personal roadmap to becoming a smarter, more intentional trader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more consistently you write, reflect, and tag your trades, the faster you\u2019ll grow and the more confident you\u2019ll be in your decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coming-up-in-part-3\">Coming Up in Part 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll dive into real trading journal examples, common mistakes traders make when journaling, and powerful tips to get the most value from your records.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping a trading journal is not only a great idea, but it&#8217;s also very important [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.1 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Start an Options Trading Journal: Tools, Templates, and Pro Tips (Part 2)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to build an options trading journal from scratch. 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