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Getting Started

Learn the basics in minutes

1. Creating Your Account

Sign up with your email in seconds. No credit card required. Start tracking trades immediately or try demo mode first.

2. Adding Your First Trade

Click 'Add Trade' and fill in the details: symbol, entry price, quantity, direction (long/short), and optional stop loss/take profit levels.

3. Tracking Performance

View your dashboard to see P&L, win rate, profit factor, and other key metrics. Charts update automatically as you add trades.

4. Using the Calculator

Navigate to the Trade Calculator to determine optimal position sizes based on your risk tolerance and account size.

5. Importing Trades

Export your trade history from your broker as CSV, then use our import tool to bulk upload all your trades at once.

6. Analyzing Strategies

Create custom strategies and tag your trades. Compare performance across different approaches to find what works best.

Common Topics

Managing Trades

  • How to add a trade
  • Editing trade details
  • Deleting trades
  • Adding stop loss & take profit
  • Tracking fees & commissions

Analytics & Metrics

  • Understanding P&L calculations
  • Win rate and profit factor
  • Risk-reward ratios
  • Strategy performance
  • Custom date ranges

Import & Export

  • CSV import format
  • Bulk trade upload
  • Exporting your data
  • Broker compatibility
  • Data backup

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add my first trade?

Click the 'Add Trade' button in your dashboard or navigate to the Trades page. Fill in the required details including symbol, entry price, quantity, and trade direction. Optional fields include stop loss, take profit, notes, and strategy tags.

Can I import trades from my broker?

Yes! Export your trade history from your broker as a CSV file, then use our CSV import tool. We support standard formats from most brokers. If you encounter issues, contact support and we'll help configure the import.

How is P&L calculated?

P&L is calculated automatically based on entry price, exit price, quantity, and direction (long/short). For open trades, we use the current price. Fees and commissions are factored in if you specify them.

Can I track multiple trading accounts?

Yes, you can create multiple portfolios to track different accounts separately. View performance for each portfolio individually or see combined totals across all accounts.

How do I use the position size calculator?

Navigate to the Trade Calculator page. Enter your account size, risk percentage (e.g., 2%), entry price, and stop loss level. The calculator will show you the optimal position size and dollar risk.

Is my data backed up?

Yes, all your data is automatically backed up and synced across devices when you create an account. You can also export your complete trade history as CSV anytime for your own backup.

Can I delete my account and data?

Yes, you have full control over your data. You can delete your account and all associated data from your account settings. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.

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