Trade Journal Plus MT4
- Indicatori
- DigitalPrime
- Versione: 1.1
- Aggiornato: 29 maggio 2025
- Attivazioni: 5
Automated Trading Session Logging and Real-Time PnL Display Overview
Trade Journal Plus is a MetaTrader 4 indicator designed to automatically document your trading sessions and display real-time performance statistics on the chart. It helps traders analyze and review sessions efficiently—without the need for manual logging.
Key Features
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Automatic Session Logging
Automatically records trade entries and exits, trade duration, and session statistics as you trade. -
Real-Time PnL Display
Shows the percentage-based PnL of the current trading session directly on the chart. -
CSV Report Generation
At the end of each session (when all trades are closed), the tool creates a detailed session report in CSV format. -
Performance Metrics
Tracks essential metrics, including:-
Number of trades
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Total session duration
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Net PnL (%)
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Maximum drawdown
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Time in trade vs. idle time
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Lightweight and Efficient
Automatically cleans up temporary global variables upon session end or indicator removal to maintain platform performance.
How to Use
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Attach the Trade Journal Plus indicator to any chart.
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The session will begin logging automatically once the first trade opens.
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Real-time session PnL appears on the chart.
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Once all positions are closed, a CSV file will be generated with full session statistics.
Accessing the Reports
To view your session reports:
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Open MetaTrader 4.
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Click File > Open Data Folder.
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Navigate to: MQL5 > Files
This folder will contain all generated CSV reports.
Note: Ensure the report file is closed in other programs before a new session ends to avoid file write errors.
Compatibility & Technical Notes
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Works on any chart or symbol within MetaTrader 4.
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Does not use DLLs, external APIs, or web requests.
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All operations and file handling are conducted locally.
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Data is stored securely inside the MT4 environment.
Suitability
Trade Journal Plus is ideal for traders who want to:
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Maintain consistent and automated session records
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Monitor performance metrics without external spreadsheets
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Improve trading discipline and review trading behavior over time
