Trade Journal — every fill, auto-logged, with the math already done
// auto-logged trades · r-multiple · calendar heatmap · setup tags · markdown notes · csv export
Free trade journal that auto-logs every fill from the Tapeboard simulator. Filter by setup tag, drill into a month from the calendar heatmap, read your own markdown notes the next time you take the same trade. No CSV imports, no manual entry, no spreadsheet.
§01 // WHAT_IT_DOES
What it does
Every trade you execute on Tapeboard’s simulator (or a connected broker) writes itself to the journal. Entry, exit, side, size, R-multiple, P&L, duration, tags. No CSV imports. No “did I enter that one?” — the trade is in the journal the second it fills. Then filter by setup, drill into a month from the calendar heatmap, or read your own markdown notes from the trade you’re about to take a second time. The leaks find themselves once the data is structured.
Tapeboard auto-logs every trade from a connected Schwab session — no CSV import, no manual entry. The journal tracks 6 structured fields per trade — entry, exit, R-multiple, side, P&L, tags — plus unstructured markdown notes.
§02 // FIELDS
The fields we track
Entry / Exit
Timestamped to the second on the fill, with side (long or short), quantity, average fill price, and venue. Same shape whether the trade came from the paper-trading simulator, a connected broker, or a manual entry on the free tier.
R-Multiple
R-multiple is computed per trade as (exit − entry) ÷ (entry − stop), with stop pulled from the bracket order if attached, or manually set. R-multiples normalize trades across position sizes so the journal can rank setup quality independent of how much you risked.
Setup Tags
Unlimited free-form tags per trade — “opening drive,” “gap fill,” “VWAP reclaim,” “news fade.” Tags drive the analytics tab: setup-filtered analytics segment win rate, average R, and expectancy by user-defined setup tag.
Notes
Per-trade markdown editor with paste support. Drop a screenshot, type your thesis, log what went right or wrong. Retrievable from the trade row or via tag filter on the analytics tab.
Screenshots
Paste TradingView, ThinkOrSwim, or Tapeboard chart screenshots inline. Stored alongside the trade row, surfaced in the analytics tab when you filter by tag, and downloadable as a zip with the CSV export.
§03 // CALENDAR
Calendar view
Month-grid P&L heatmap. Each cell is a day, color-scaled by net P&L — green up, red down, neutral on flat. Click any day to drill into the trades that hit that day, with R-multiples and tags inline. Quick way to see whether a losing week was one bad day or five mediocre ones.
§04 // ANALYTICS
Analytics tab
Aggregate stats sliced every way that matters for setup-level improvement:
- Win rate by setup tag
- Expectancy (average R per trade) per tag
- R-distribution histogram across all trades
- Time-of-day curves (which hour you actually make money in)
- Max adverse excursion per trade and per setup
§05 // NOTES
Markdown notes + screenshots
Per-trade markdown editor with paste support for TradingView screenshots inline. Notes are retrievable via tag filter — click a setup tag in the analytics tab and the notes for every trade in that bucket render in a single scrollable column. Useful for spotting the difference between the version of the setup that works and the version that does not.
§06 // COMPARISON
Tapeboard vs Tradervue vs TraderSync vs Edgewonk
| Tapeboard | Tradervue | TraderSync | Edgewonk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes, unlimited manual | Yes, 100 trades/mo | 7-day trial only | No, 14-day trial |
| Paid price | $29/mo | $29.95/mo | $29.95/mo | $169/yr (~$14/mo) |
| Auto-import from sim | Yes, native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Broker auto-import | Roadmap (Schwab native) | 100+ brokers | 70+ brokers | CSV + 25 brokers |
| R-multiple analytics | Yes | Yes (Silver+) | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar heatmap | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Setup tagging | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Markdown notes | Yes | Plain text | Rich text | Rich text |
| CSV export | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live market data on same screen | Yes | No | No | No |
// Tradervue and TraderSync have deeper broker integrations today — if you’re trading live across multiple brokers and need every fill imported now, they’re more mature. Tapeboard wins if you’re paper trading or want journal + terminal in one window.
§07 // PRICING
Pricing & access
Free tier — unlimited manual trade entries, calendar view, basic analytics, tag filtering. No credit card.
Pro ($29/mo founder rate) — auto-import from connected broker, advanced analytics tab, unlimited tags, CSV export, screenshot hosting. All trade data exports as CSV with one row per fill, compatible with Tradervue and Edgewonk import formats.
§08 // FAQ
Trade journal FAQ
Is Tapeboard’s trade journal free?
Yes. The free tier includes unlimited manual trade entries, calendar view, basic analytics, and tag filtering. The $29/mo Pro tier adds auto-import from connected brokers, advanced analytics, screenshot hosting, and unlimited CSV exports. No credit card required to start.
Does Tapeboard auto-import trades from my broker?
Today, Tapeboard auto-logs every trade from its paper trading simulator. Schwab account auto-import is on the 2026 roadmap. For other brokers, CSV import works now. Tradervue and TraderSync have broader live-broker support if that’s your priority today.
What is an R-multiple in trading?
An R-multiple is your profit or loss expressed as a multiple of your initial risk. If you risked $100 and made $300, that’s a +3R trade. R-multiples normalize trades across position sizes so you can measure setup quality independent of size, which is why every serious journal tracks it.
Can I journal options and futures trades?
Equities and equity options are supported today. Futures journaling is on the roadmap. The simulator currently handles equities only, so auto-logged trades will be equities; options and futures must be entered manually via the trade form or CSV.
Can I export my trade journal for taxes?
Yes. CSV export includes entry/exit timestamps, side, quantity, price, P&L, and fees. The export is compatible with TurboTax, TradeLog, and most CPA workflows. Tapeboard does not generate Form 8949 directly — that’s your accountant’s or tax software’s job.
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