What is a trading journal?
A trading journal is a structured record of every trade you take. FundedNotes captures entry and exit prices, P&L, setup tags, emotions, mistakes, screenshots, and journal notes for each trade so you can review patterns and improve, instead of relying on memory.
What is the best trading journal for futures and prop firm traders?
FundedNotes is a trading journal built specifically for futures and prop-firm traders. Unlike generic journals, it tracks multiple funded and evaluation accounts side by side, monitors prop-firm rules like daily loss limits, drawdown, and consistency, and connects directly to futures brokers — so it fits how prop traders actually work.
Why use a trading journal instead of a spreadsheet?
A spreadsheet stores numbers; a journal explains them. FundedNotes combines imported trade history with notes, screenshots, and calendar review so you can connect a losing streak to a specific setup, session, or mistake — and act on it.
Does FundedNotes connect to my broker and prop firm?
Yes. FundedNotes has live, read-only broker sync that pulls your fills on demand when you click Sync & Read Trades — Rithmic (used by Apex, Bulenox, TradeFundrr, and many prop firms), Tradovate (used by Apex, Tradeify, MyFundedFutures, Take Profit Trader, Lucid, Goat Funded Futures and others), NinjaTrader, DXtrade, and Match-Trader are all live now. You can also import a CSV from any platform. FundedNotes never places, modifies, or routes orders — it only reads your trade history.
How do I start a trading journal?
Start your free FundedNotes trial, connect your broker (or import a CSV), and your trades flow straight into your journal and dashboard. From there you tag setups, add notes and screenshots, and review your win rate, best and worst days, and risk discipline — building a repeatable review habit in minutes a day.
Can I review trades by calendar day?
Yes. The calendar view shows per-day P&L, win rate, and journal notes, so you can spot themes — e.g. losing on Mondays, profitable in the NY session — and adjust your trading plan accordingly.
Is there a free trading journal?
FundedNotes starts with a free 14-day trial, so you can use the full journal, dashboard analytics, calendar, and prop-firm risk tracking before paying anything. After the trial, affordable Pro and Elite plans keep your journal and analytics active.
What is the most affordable trading journal for prop firm traders?
FundedNotes is an affordable trading journal built specifically for futures and prop-firm traders — a free 14-day trial, then low-cost Pro and Elite plans. It includes journaling, performance analytics, multi-account prop-firm tracking, live broker sync, and CSV import without enterprise pricing, which makes it a good-value option for funded and evaluation traders.