Trade log generator
A trading journal only helps if it is complete, consistent and easy to look back through, which is hard to manage in the middle of a busy session. Paste or type one trade per line, set a starting balance and any contract multiplier, and the generator builds a tidy log with profit and loss per trade, a running balance and an equity curve. It works out win rate, profit factor and maximum drawdown too, and the whole log downloads as a CSV file.
Equity curve
The account balance after every closed trade.
Your trading journal
Each trade with its result and the balance after it.
| # | Date | Symbol | Side | Qty | Entry | Exit | Fees | P&L | Return | Balance |
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How the journal is built
Every line is treated as one closed trade. Results are calculated in dollars, added to a running balance and summarised at the end.
Read the lines
Fields may be split by commas, tabs or semicolons. Lines that cannot be read are skipped and listed.
date, symbol, side, quantity, entry, exit, fees
Profit and loss
The direction decides which way the price move counts.
long: (exit − entry) × qty × multiplier − fees
Return on each trade
Profit and loss compared with the money the position used.
return = P&L ÷ (entry × qty × multiplier)
Running balance and drawdown
The balance after every trade, and the biggest drop from any earlier peak.
drawdown = peak balance − balance
Profit factor
Total won divided by total lost.
profit factor = Σ wins ÷ Σ losses
Trade journal FAQ
What belongs in a trade log?
At the very least: date, instrument, long or short, size, entry price, exit price and fees. That is enough for profit and loss, win rate and drawdown. Many traders also note the setup, the reason for entering and whether they followed their own rules.
Which format does the generator read?
One trade per line: date, symbol, side, quantity, entry, exit and fees, split by commas, tabs or semicolons. For the side, write long, buy, short or sell. Lines that are not valid trades, such as column headings, are skipped and listed so you can fix them.
Can I paste in my broker's export?
Yes, once the columns are in this order, for example after rearranging them in a spreadsheet. Copy the columns straight from the spreadsheet and paste; tab-separated text is fine.
How is profit and loss worked out?
Long trades: exit minus entry, times quantity, minus fees. Short trades: entry minus exit, times quantity, minus fees. For futures or forex, enter quantity in units that give a dollar result, or use the multiplier setting.
What is maximum drawdown in a journal?
The largest fall in the running balance from a peak to a later low, measured on closed trades. It shows the worst stretch you lived through and says more about risk than any single losing trade.
Are my trades sent anywhere?
No. All calculations happen in your browser. The trades are stored in the page address so you can bookmark or share the log, which also means anyone with the link can see them.