Trading Resources
Tools, checklists, and templates for your trading.
Trading Checklists
Pre-Trade Checklist
Before every trade:
☐ Setup identified
☐ Entry trigger defined
☐ Stop location set
☐ Position size calculated
☐ Target set
☐ Risk defined
☐ Emotion checked
☐ Rules reviewed
Total: 8 checks
Daily Start Checklist
Morning before trading:
☐ Review market structure
☐ Check economic calendar
☐ Mark key levels
☐ Identify potential setups
☐ Set alerts
☐ Review previous trades
☐ Note emotions
☐ Set intention
Total: 8 checks
End-of-Day Checklist
End of trading session:
☐ All trades recorded
☐ Emotions noted
☐ Wins noted
☐ Losses noted
☐ Mistakes identified
☐ Next day planned
☐ Walked away at limit
Total: 7 checks
Trading Templates
Trade Log Template
Date: _________
Time: _________
Pair: _________
Setup: _________
Direction: Long/Short
Entry Price: _________
Stop Loss: _________
Target: _________
Position Size: _________
Result: _________
P&L: _________
Emotion: _________
Rules Followed: Yes/No
Notes: _________
Weekly Review Template
Week: _________
Total Trades: _________
Wins: _________
Losses: _________
Win Rate: _________
Total P&L: _________
Best Trade: _________
Worst Trade: _________
Pattern Identified: _________
Adjustment: _________
Next Week Focus: _________
Monthly Review Template
Month: _________
Total Trades: _________
Win Rate: _________
Total P&L: _________
P&L %: _________
Best Setup: _________
Worst Setup: _________
Best Day: _________
Worst Day: _________
Emotion Pattern: _________
Strategy Adjustment: _________
Next Month Goals: _________
Quick Reference Guides
Indicator Cheat Sheet
Trend: SMA, EMA, Ichimoku
Momentum: RSI, MACD, Stochastic
Volatility: ATR, Bollinger
Volume: Volume, OBV
Support/Resistance: S/R, Pivots
Strategy Quick Reference
Trend Following: With trend, stops below
Mean Reversion: At extremes, targets middle
Breakout: On close above, volume confirm
Range: Buy support, sell resistance
Momentum: Confirm trend, ride
Risk Rules Quick Reference
Risk per trade: Max 2%
Max daily loss: 3-5%
Max concurrent: 3-5 positions
Position sizing: Calculate each trade
Stop always: Move only in
Tools & Platforms
Charting Tools
| Tool | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| TradingView | Analysis | Free/Paid |
| MetaTrader | Forex | Free |
| Thinkorswim | Stocks | Free |
| Sierra Chart | Futures | Paid |
Platforms
| Platform | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers | Global | Low |
| OANDA | Forex | Low |
| Binance | Crypto | Low |
| TD Ameritrade | Stocks | Free |
Data Sources
| Source | Type |
|---|---|
| TradingEconomics | Calendar |
| Yahoo Finance | Stocks |
| CoinGecko | Crypto |
Usage Guide
How to Use Checklists
- Print or save PDF
- Complete before trading
- Check off items
- Use as ritual
How to Use Templates
- Copy template
- Fill in each trade
- Review weekly
- Adjust based on patterns
How to Use Quick References
- Save to phone/desktop
- Quick access during trading
- Use when uncertain
- Review before trading
Internal Links
Navigate:
- practice — Practice hub
- strategies — Strategy details
- tools — Tools reference
- risk-management — Risk details
- psychology — Psychology details
- index — Home
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pre-trade-checklist.md >>> daily-start-checklist.md >>> trade-log-template.md >>> indicator-cheat-sheet.md >>> risk-rules-quick-reference.md >>>
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