Simple Trading Journal
A simple trading journal in Excel.
For free.
Requirements
A Windows PC or Mac is required.
An example of the implementation can be found here.
(the config file can be ignored)
Explanation
Entry: Via LMT order on the spread.
Exit: Per REL orders, separately on both legs.
TP and SL calculation based on the price of the short leg.
Leg selection is based on the price of the spread.
Indicator: 1 min timeframe, EMA 20 compared to EMA 40.
Applications
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To automate 0DTE trades.
Roadmap
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An interface to Google Sheets so that trades are automatically entered into a Google Sheet.
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Colored background of options that belong together. e.g. the two options of a bull put spread.
Detailed information
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The "Last" trigger method is used for the stop loss on the short leg option price.
The offset amount for closing the short leg is 0.30.
The offset amount for closing the long leg is 0.15.
