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Forex Backtesting Trade Journal Template

Track every simulated trade โ€” setup, entry, exit, R:R, result โ€” and accumulate real edge data over time

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๐Ÿ“Š FXAbsolute's bar replay tool automatically journals every trade you take โ€” entry, exit, SL, TP, result, and profit factor โ€” without manual logging. Use this printed template when you want a physical record or when reviewing session data offline.

Session Header

Date
Pair(s) being tested
Timeframe
Strategy / setup name
Session window (London / NY / Asian)
Max trades set for session
Daily loss limit (pips or %)
Profit target for session
Starting simulated balance

Trade Log (20 entries per session)

# Setup Type Direction Entry Price Stop Loss Take Profit Exit Price Pips Risk Pips Result R:R Planned R:R Actual Win / Loss Notes / Reason

Session Statistics

Total Trades
Count all rows filled in
Wins
Count W rows
Losses
Count L rows
Win Rate %
Wins รท Total ร— 100
Gross Profit (pips)
Sum of all positive pip results
Gross Loss (pips)
Sum of all negative pip results (use absolute value)
Profit Factor
Gross Profit รท Gross Loss
Target: above 1.5
Average R:R (Actual)
Sum of Actual R:R รท Total Trades
Net Pips This Session
Gross Profit โˆ’ Gross Loss
Largest Win (pips)
Best single trade this session
Largest Loss (pips)
Worst single trade this session
Max Consecutive Losses
Longest losing streak this session

Session Review Notes

Answer these four questions after every session โ€” they build the cumulative insight that actually improves trading.
1. Which setup worked best today, and why?
2. Which trade broke my rules, and what was the outcome?
3. What would I do differently in one specific trade?
4. One rule change or refinement to test next session:

Cumulative Running Totals (update after each session)

Session # Date Trades This Session Total Trades (cumulative) Cum. Win Rate % Cum. Profit Factor Cum. Net Pips Notes
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