Free Trading Journal Template
Download our professional-grade trading journal for Excel & Google Sheets. Includes 15+ metrics, automatic P&L calculations, and performance analytics used by profitable traders.
What's Included in the Template
Everything you need to start journaling like a pro trader
Trade Log Spreadsheet
- Entry/exit prices and timestamps
- Position size and risk amount
- P&L with automatic calculations
- Setup type and strategy tags
- Notes and lessons learned
Performance Dashboard
- Win rate and profit factor
- Average win vs. average loss
- Risk/reward ratio
- Monthly P&L tracking
- Equity curve visualization
Strategy Analysis
- P&L by setup type
- Win rate by strategy
- Time-of-day performance
- Best/worst trading days
- Pattern recognition insights
Setup Guide & Instructions
- Step-by-step setup instructions
- How to customize for your style
- Tips from professional traders
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Weekly review checklist
Download Your Free Template
Choose your preferred format:
How to Use This Template
Download
Get the Excel file or make a copy of Google Sheets template
Customize
Add your strategy types, setup names, and trading rules
Log Trades
Enter each trade with entry, exit, P&L, and notes
Analyze
Review your dashboard weekly to find winning patterns
The Reality of Excel Trading Journals
Our template is great... but here's what you should know
What Works Great
- ✅ It's free - No monthly costs
- ✅ Full control - Customize anything
- ✅ Offline access - No internet needed
- ✅ Learn basics - Understand what to track
The Limitations
- ⏰ 15-20 min/day manual data entry
- ❌ No automation - Every trade typed by hand
- 🐛 Formula breaks - One mistake breaks everything
- 📱 Poor mobile - Clunky on phones
- 🤷 No AI insights - You analyze everything manually
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Excel Template vs. TradeJournal.co
| Feature | Excel Template (Free) |
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|---|---|---|
| Manual Data Entry | 15-20 min/day | 0 minutes |
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| AI Pattern Detection | ||
| Mobile App | Limited | Full-featured |
| Chart Screenshots | Unlimited storage | |
| FREE Pro Trader Mentorship | $300 value | |
| Data Backup | Manual | Automatic |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! For Google Sheets, just click "Make a Copy" and it's yours in Google Drive. For Excel, download the .xlsx file and open it. Both options work immediately—no signup, no email, no hassle.
Yes! The template works for any trading style. Just customize the "Setup Type" and "Strategy" columns to match your asset class. Works for stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto.
About 2-3 minutes per trade. If you take 10 trades per day, that's 20-30 minutes of data entry daily. Over a month, that's 10+ hours.
This is why most traders eventually upgrade to TradeJournal.co—automatic imports save massive time.
Just re-download a fresh copy. The template is yours to keep forever. If you accidentally break something, grab a new copy and transfer your data. This is one downside of Excel—TradeJournal.co can't "break" because there are no formulas to mess up!
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