The Forex Journal
That Shows Your
Real Edge
Log every trade. Understand your patterns across sessions, pairs, and setups. Built in ZAR for South African forex traders — no USD conversion, no guesswork.
Balance
R 72,500
+45.0%
Win Rate
67.3%
+4.2% ↑
Profit Fac
2.14
+0.31 ↑
Monthly P/L
R 3,840
+19.2% ↑
Equity Curve
+R 22,500Recent Trades
EUR/USD
Long
+R843
GBP/ZAR
Short
-R215
XAU/USD
Long
+R1205
USD/JPY
Short
+R567
Session P/L — SAST
72% win rate
61% win rate
78% win rate
38% win rate
Supports popular platforms & brokers
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Analytics dimensions
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Performance metrics
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Session breakdowns
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Everything in one platform
8 tools built around one goal —
knowing your edge.
Not just a spreadsheet upgrade. A complete analytics platform that turns raw trade data into decisions you can act on.
Custom Dashboard Builder
Drag-and-drop widgets to build the exact view your strategy needs. 20+ widget types — equity curves, session heatmaps, symbol P/L, and more.
Balance
R 72,500
Win Rate
67.3%
Profit Fac
2.14
Equity Curve
By Pair
Deep Performance Analytics
25+ metrics calculated in real time. Win rate by pair, session, day of week, setup type.
Win Rate
67.3%
Profit Factor
2.14
Trade Journal & Post-Review
Grade every trade A+ to F. Write post-trade reviews while the setup is fresh.
Long · +R 842
Risk & Drawdown Management
Track your drawdown in real time, monitor risk:reward on every trade.
Strategy Comparison
Run multiple strategies and compare them side by side. Know which setups are printing.
Breakout
+R 4,200
Reversal
+R 1,800
Session Analysis (SAST)
Know exactly which session makes you money, adjusted to South African time.
Economic Calendar & Alerts
SARB rate decisions, NFP, JSE earnings — get alerts before they hit.
MT4 / MT5 Import
Import your full trade history via CSV. Multi-account support from day one.
Dashboard Builder
Your dashboard, your rules.
Drag and drop from 20+ widget types to build the exact view your strategy needs. Pre-built templates to start fast, full customisation when you're ready.
20+ Widget Types
Charts, KPIs, tables, heatmaps
Pre-Built Templates
12 ready-to-use layouts
Multiple Dashboards
Different views per strategy
Live Calculations
Every metric updates in real time
Balance
R 72,500
Win Rate
67.3%
Profit Fac
2.14
Equity Curve
Symbol P/L
25+ metrics
Know your edge down to the decimal.
Every metric that matters to a professional trader, calculated automatically from your actual trade data.
67.3%
Win Rate
2.14
Profit Factor
R 482
Expectancy
1 : 2.4
Risk : Reward
-8.2%
Max Drawdown
R 1,204
Avg Win
-R 502
Avg Loss
9 wins
Best Streak
247
Total Trades
+45.0%
ROI
1.82
Sharpe Ratio
R 3,840
Monthly P/L
EUR/USD
Long · London open · 08:32 SAST
+R 842.50
+8.4% · R:R 1:2.4
Trade Quality Grade
Post-Trade Review
Lesson Learned
Trade Journal
Grade every trade. Build discipline.
Most traders know they should journal. Almost none do it consistently. TradeJournal makes it fast, structured, and genuinely useful — not just a chore you ignore.
A+ to F grading system
Quantify your execution quality trade by trade. Watch your average grade improve as discipline compounds.
Post-trade psychology review
Document what you thought, what you felt, and what you'd do differently — while it's still fresh.
Track quality trends over time
Your grade distribution by month. Objective, personal proof that you're improving.
How it works
From first trade to consistent performance.
Three steps. No setup complexity. Start logging today and see your first patterns within two weeks.
01
Log or Import Your Trades
Enter trades manually with full detail or bulk-import via CSV from MT4/MT5 or any broker. Takes under 2 minutes per trade.
02
See Where Your Edge Lives
The analytics engine surfaces your real patterns — which sessions, which pairs, which setups, which days. You'll finally have answers.
03
Compound Your Performance
Build dashboards around what matters. Grade your execution. Review your trades. Watch your metrics improve month over month.
From the journal
What traders discovered
when the data was clear.
“I was profitable but didn't know why. TradeJournal showed me I lose money in the Asian session but dominate London overlap. Stopped trading Asian entirely.”
Thabo M.
Forex Day Trader · Johannesburg
XAUUSD / EURUSD
“The post-trade review changed my discipline completely. Grading every trade and reviewing my B and C setups showed me exactly when I was revenge trading.”
Riaan V.
Prop Funded Trader · Cape Town
GBPJPY
“I had four strategies running and thought they all worked. Strategy comparison showed only one had positive expectancy. Killed the other three.”
Nomvula K.
Part-Time Trader · Durban
US30 / NAS100
Illustrative quotes. Results vary. Past patterns don't guarantee future performance.
Pricing
Simple pricing for serious traders.
Two plans. No lock-in. Cancel anytime. All prices in ZAR.
Basic
Core journalling and analytics for traders getting started.
No hidden fees · Cancel anytime
- Unlimited trade logging & auto P&L
- Equity curve & performance analytics
- Win rate by strategy & timeframe
- Goal setting & progress tracking
- Market news calendar
- Advanced tagging & emotional state tracking
No credit card required during beta
Pro
Advanced analytics for serious, consistent traders.
No hidden fees · Cancel anytime
- Everything in Basic
- Expectancy & profit factor
- Strategy comparison (side-by-side)
- Drawdown Management dashboard
- Custom dashboard builder
- Mistake Pattern Detection
- SMS & email event notifications
- MT4 / MT5 import
No credit card required during beta
FAQ
Common questions.
If something isn't answered here, email us at admin@tradejournal.co.za
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