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Trading Journal

Save your AI chart analyses and build a personal trading library with ChartLense's built-in Trading Journal feature.

Trading Journal workflow: place markers on chart, add strategy notes, click Journal button to archive

What is the Trading Journal?​

The Trading Journal allows you to save your chart analyses directly from ChartLense with one click. Each saved entry includes:

  • Chart Screenshot - Visual record of the chart at analysis time
  • AI Analysis - Complete technical analysis insights
  • Timestamp - When the analysis was performed
  • Your Notes - Add personal observations and trade ideas

How to Use the Trading Journal​

Saving an Analysis​

  1. Perform a chart analysis using ChartLense
  2. Click the Journal button in the toolbar
  3. Your analysis is automatically saved with the chart screenshot

Reviewing Your Journal​

Access your saved analyses anytime to:

  • Review past trading decisions
  • Track patterns in your trading
  • Learn from successful and unsuccessful trades
  • Build confidence in your strategy

Benefits for Traders​

Learning Tool​

Review your past analyses to understand how market conditions evolved and improve your chart reading skills.

Trade Documentation​

Keep a visual record of every trade setup you identified, perfect for tax records or performance review.

Pattern Recognition​

Over time, your journal becomes a library of chart patterns specific to your trading style.

Accountability​

Having a record of your pre-trade analysis helps maintain discipline and reduces emotional trading.

Best Practices​

  1. Save Important Setups - Journal entry points, key breakouts, and significant market conditions
  2. Add Notes - Include your reasoning and trade plan with each save
  3. Review Regularly - Weekly review of journal entries accelerates learning
  4. Track Outcomes - Note which analyses led to successful trades

Getting Started​

The Journal button appears in the ChartLense toolbar after you complete an analysis. Start building your trading journal today:

  1. Open ChartLense on any supported platform
  2. Analyze a chart you're interested in
  3. Click the Journal button to save
  4. Access your saved analyses anytime

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