Creating a Journal

Default [CSV]

Transform your data into a CSV format. If you are using Excel you can easily transform you data into CSV following these steps:

MT4 Import

Trade Sharpener allows you to upload your MT4 account history. In order to do this just download your history as a report with the XLS extension. Once this is done open the resulting file in Excel and save it using the XLSX extension. Your MT4 account history is now ready to be uploaded to Trade Sharpener. Make sure to check the examples section below for a step-by-step guide on how to complete this process.

Appropriate Naming

Rename the columns in your data file according to the category they belong to. In this step, we assume that your data is organized by rows (each row corresponds to one trade - see the example below). Trade Sharpener uses various standard column types but we also give you the freedom to include any other metrics you might require. Below there is an index table on how to rename your columns and the categories we support.

– To ensure proper functionality, all columns, except for 'Notes' and 'Images,' should not contain any empty cells.

– You can include multiple images by adding "^" between urls. For example, www.image1.com^www.image2.com

– Do not use special characters to name your columns such as "." or "-". Otherwise, Trade Sharpener might fail to read your columns properly.

– To ensure the correct format, dates should match the following format: '%d/%m/%y %H:%M:%S', which represents day/month/year hours:minutes:seconds. In Excel, you can achieve this format by clicking on 'Custom Format' and entering 'd/m/yy hh:mm:ss'. Please refer to the examples section below for a guide on how to apply this format.

Accounts

When a file is uploaded (or created) in Trade Sharpener, the app creates an account where the data will be stored. These accounts serve as reference points for the uploaded files (not applicable to manual creation) and cannot be directly edited. However, if you need to make changes to the original data, you can rename, duplicate, delete, and update each trade within the account by navigating to the All Accounts section. To initiate an analysis on an account, simply click on the account name located in the left sidebar of the app.

Versions

Trade Sharpener utilizes versions to facilitate the analysis of trading data while preserving the original data for future reference. This feature allows users to work on different analyses within the same account without the need to delete or lose progress from previous analyses, or create/upload the same file multiple times. The versions of an account can be accessed through the top right dropdown menu and can be created, renamed, and deleted in the All Versionssection, which is also accessible from the left sidebar. Additionally, upon creating/uploading data and therefore, creating an account, an initial version is automatically generated and marked as default. However, users have the flexibility to change thedefault version in the All Versions section.

Templates

Trade Sharpener allows users to make use of templates to extened the data captured within a trade and adapt to the user's needs. To discover all that templates have to offer visit this link page.

Examples

Manual Account Creation

As a user, you have the option to manually create an account if you prefer not to import your data. To do this, simply navigate to the All Accounts section and click on the Create Manually button. A form will appear, allowing you to specify the name of the new account and add the desired fields/columns.

Note: We highly recommend adding at least one result column to track your progress and receive a more comprehensive analysis. This will provide you with a better understanding of your performance.