Most traders cannot tell you whether they are actually profitable, on which setups, or in which sessions. A trading journal answers all three with data instead of memory.
What to record
Symbol, direction, entry, stop, target, lot size, the setup or reason, the result in pips and R-multiple, and a short note on your state of mind. That is enough to find patterns.
What the data reveals
After 30–50 trades, patterns emerge: maybe your London-session gold longs are strongly positive while your late-night reversals bleed money. That is your edge — and your leak — made visible.
Make it effortless
ShaFX lets you import your broker statement so your journal fills with real trades automatically, then surfaces your edge by setup and session. The less friction, the more consistently you will use it.