What is a trading journal?
A trading journal is a structured record of trades, decisions, setups and outcomes. The goal is to make review repeatable instead of relying on memory.
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Trading Journal FAQ
Answers to common questions about using Chartello as a trading journal and analytics platform.
What should a trading journal track?
Useful records can include entry and exit, direction, quantity, fees, setup, screenshots, notes, outcome and the reasoning behind the trade.
Does Chartello support forex, futures and crypto?
Yes. Chartello supports forex, futures and crypto as market classifications, alongside other supported market types.
Can I import broker trades?
Yes. Chartello supports broker-agnostic CSV imports and provides supported connector pathways for MetaTrader 5 and IBKR.
Is Chartello a broker?
No. Chartello is a trading journal and analytics platform. It does not act as a broker, custodian, exchange or investment adviser.
Is my journal private?
Chartello's current workspace keeps trades and journal records behind authenticated server-side access. Users control the records they add to their account.
How does the trading analytics work?
Chartello calculates and presents measures such as realised P&L, win rate, expectancy and profit factor from the trade records in the workspace, alongside calendar and review views.
Can I use Chartello instead of a spreadsheet?
Yes. Chartello is designed to keep trade records, journal notes, setups, screenshots, imports and performance analysis together in one dedicated workspace.
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