What to record after a difficult trade

MethodA Editorial · 5 October 2026 · 3 min read

Capture the facts

Record the instrument, entry, exit, size and intended setup. Keep facts separate from explanations you created after seeing the result.

Name the emotion

Note whether you felt rushed, afraid, overconfident or determined to recover a loss. An emotion is information to observe, not a reason to enter another trade.

Choose one adjustment

Ask whether you followed your plan. Keep one practical change for your next simulated session. Use your own notes alongside the trading history and analytics available in your account.

Educational content for simulated trading practice; not personalised investment advice.