Trading Performance Journal
Info
The Trading Performance Journal is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that this is a trading performance journal. Key Features:- Flicker-Free Vector GUI: Renders the entire dashboard onto a single-frame bitmap canvas, supporting auto-resize and high-DPI scaling with no terminal lag.
Usage
This tool is typically used for automated trading on major forex pairs and gold.
Platform
This Expert Advisor works exclusively on MetaTrader 5 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL5/Experts folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 5.
How to Install and Use Trading Performance Journal
1. Installation: Open the "File" menu, select "Open Data Folder," navigate to MQL/Experts, paste your file, and restart the terminal.
2. Activation: Drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart, ensure "Allow live trading" is checked in the Common tab, and verify the AutoTrading button is green.
3. Optimization: Right-click your chart, choose "Expert List," click "Properties" to adjust inputs, and save your preferred setup as a set file for future use.
4. Maintenance: Regularly check the "Experts" tab in the terminal window to monitor trade logs and potential execution errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my EA not opening trades? A: Check the "AutoTrading" button, ensure "Allow live trading" is enabled, and verify your broker allows automated trading on your account type.
Q: Can I run multiple EAs on one chart? A: No, each chart can only host one active EA; however, you can open multiple charts for different currency pairs to run several EAs.
Q: What does the "smiley face" icon mean? A: A smiley face in the top-right corner of the chart indicates the EA is successfully running; a frowny face means it is disabled.
What this tool does
This is a trading performance journal.
Typical Use Case
This Expert Advisor excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 5.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Expert Advisor works on MetaTrader 5. Place the file in the MQL5/Experts folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
Related: Interactive Chart Trading Panel with Risk Management for MT5 - another powerful expert for MetaTrader 5 traders.
This is a trading performance journal.Also recommended: Trading Panel EA - Enhanced Trade Management - similar expert with strong performance on MetaTrader 5.
Key Features:
- Flicker-Free Vector GUI: Renders the entire dashboard onto a single-frame bitmap canvas, supporting auto-resize and high-DPI scaling with no terminal lag.
- Vertical Scrollable Calendar: A stacked monthly calendar grid that scrolls dynamically using the mouse wheel, with color-coding for wins and losses.
- Interactive Log Cards: A vertical scrollable trades log displaying individual executions, grades, and an interactive pencil icon to input or edit custom notes directly on the chart.
- Behavioral Bias Diagnostics: This feature monitors and flags revenge trading, FOMO entries, panic liquidations, and discipline failures, such as widening stop-losses mid-trade.
- Institutional Quantitative Core: Calculates various metrics, including Sharpe, Sortino, Calmar, Ulcer Index, and System Quality Number, split into separate Long and Short trade profiles.
- 1,000-Path Monte Carlo Simulation: Employs bootstrap resampling of actual trade history to project capital drawdown paths and calculate mathematical Risk of Ruin.
- Cooperative Task Scheduler: Runs heavy statistical calculations and history scans in time-sliced chunks to prevent terminal thread freezing.
- Local Binary Storage: Automatically saves and restores customized notes, setups, and tags using a lightweight local binary format.
You may also like: Blue Moon EA: Advanced EMA Envelope Trading for MT5 - excellent alternative for expert users on MetaTrader 5.
Source Code
#property copyright "RobotFX"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
#property version "1.00"
#property description "This code is educational. Feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. Visit ROBOTFX.ORG for professional trading tools"
#property indicator_chart_window
#include <Canvas\Canvas.mqh>
#define SCHEDULER_INTERVAL_MS 16
#define CACHE_FILE_NAME "TradingJournal_Data.bin"
#define BACKUP_FILE_NAME "TradingJournal_Data.bak"
#define RECORDS_PER_PAGE 15.......
⚠ Limitations & Risk Warning
- This tool is provided for educational and testing purposes only.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
- Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Use on a demo account first.
- Results may vary depending on market conditions, broker, and settings.
- We recommend thorough backtesting and forward testing before using with real funds.