Pick your TradingView journaling source
TradingView journaling depends on where executions come from. Select your mode above-then follow the matching export/capture steps here.
Paper trading is ideal for training process. Journal for rule compliance, not dollars.
- • Record: symbol, entry/exit time, direction, stop plan, target plan.
- • Add: setup tag + session tag (RTH/ETH for futures, or session labels for FX).
- • Compute: expectancy in R using the calculator (more reliable than $ on paper).
Use broker fills for accuracy: timestamps, fees/commissions, and net P&L are what make review truthful.
- • Capture: fills (entry + exit), quantity/size, fees/commissions, and net P&L.
- • Add: planned risk (ticks/pips) so you can compute realized R.
- • Review: PF + expectancy by setup/session (not just overall).
Best for discretionary execution. Your edge comes from context-journal the “why” in a structured way.
- • Capture: timestamp, symbol, direction, entry/stop/target plan, and outcome.
- • Add: setup tag + market condition tag (range/trend/news) + session tag.
- • Review: expectancy in R + notes patterns (what conditions break the setup).
How to export TradingView trades
“TradingView export” depends on your execution source. Use the method that produces the most faithful record of fills and costs.
Capture executions from paper logs and normalize fields (risk + tags). Treat $ as secondary.
Prefer broker statements/exports for fills + fees. Then tag setups/sessions in your journal.
Log the trade plan + outcome. Use screenshots/links and structured tags for conditions.
If you can’t reliably export fees/commissions and fill timestamps, your review will drift. In that case, journal in R and treat costs separately.
What fields matter for TradingView journaling
TradingView is a charting context layer. Your journal must capture execution + risk context so performance is measurable and comparable.
| Field | Why it matters | How to use it in review |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol + market type | Futures vs forex changes risk units and cost models. | Segment results by asset class and symbol. |
| Entry/exit time | Needed for session analysis and behavior changes. | Tag session + analyze timing-based performance. |
| Entry/stop/target plan | This is the “intent” behind the trade. | Track rule compliance and planned risk. |
| Planned risk (ticks/pips) | Allows normalization to R for fair comparisons. | Compute realized R and expectancy in R. |
| Costs (if available) | Net results are the only truth. | Use net P&L for PF/expectancy where possible. |
| Setup + condition tags | Turns TradingView “ideas” into measurable categories. | PF/expectancy by setup + condition + session. |
- Symbol + asset class (futures/forex)
- Entry/exit timestamp + direction
- Entry/stop/target plan + planned risk
- Outcome (R or $), costs if available
- Setup + session tags
Use expectancy to measure edge per trade and profit factor for efficiency-then segment by setup + session.
Futures vs forex differences (TradingView journaling)
The same TradingView chart does not mean the same journaling truth. Your journal must match the asset’s risk unit and cost structure.
- Ticks define risk and comparability.
- Commissions/slippage can flip outcomes.
- Sessions (RTH/ETH) shift edge.
- Pips define risk (pip value changes with pair/lot).
- Spread is often the primary cost.
- Session labels matter, but cost models vary by broker.
Best journaling workflow for TradingView
This workflow makes TradingView journaling “answerable”: consistent fields in, segmented metrics out.
Use broker exports when possible. Otherwise log paper/alerts with timestamps and planned risk.
Add planned risk (ticks/pips) + setup tags + session tags. Without tags, no insight survives scale.
Compute expectancy + profit factor by setup and session. Use that to keep/modify/cut.
Use a journal app so tags + review metrics are structured and repeatable.
Related pages
Use these to connect TradingView workflows into your full journaling system.
FAQ
Does TradingView have trading journal
TradingView is primarily a charting and strategy platform. Most traders use a separate journal (template or software) to keep a consistent schema, include costs, and run review metrics like expectancy and profit factor by setup and session.
Trading journal for TradingView
A TradingView journal captures executions from paper trading, broker-connected fills, or alert-driven manual trades. The key is adding planned risk (ticks/pips), setup tags, and session tags so you can review with real metrics.
Best trading journal for TradingView
The best trading journal for TradingView measures performance after costs and normalizes by risk. It supports setup/session tagging and makes weekly review using expectancy and profit factor fast and repeatable.
Trading journal with TradingView
To use a trading journal with TradingView: capture your executions, add planned risk (ticks/pips), include costs when available, tag setup + session, then review weekly with expectancy and profit factor segmented by those tags.