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Gold Trading & XAU/USD · Module 3: Sizing, Exits & Planning · Lesson 5

Trade Journaling

Intermediate 6 minLesson 14 of 15

Learning objectives

  • Explain trade journaling in plain language
  • Understand why it matters to markets
  • Recognise a common misconception

The concept

A journal records each trade: reason, entry, stop, target, size, outcome, and emotions.

Why it matters

Without records, memory favours wins and forgets mistakes.

How markets interpret it

Reviewing journals reveals patterns such as trading more after losses.

Key takeaways

  • Record reasons, numbers, and emotions.
  • Review weekly.

Knowledge check

The most useful journal includes…

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