Nick Goold
Trading success isn’t just about making winning trades—it’s about learning from every trade you take, whether it’s a win or a loss. One of the easiest and most useful habits you can develop is writing notes directly on your charts.
This simple habit helps you remember what you were thinking at the time, track your progress, and improve your decision-making. By keeping your notes right on the chart, you can quickly review them later and spot what’s working and what’s not. Over time, this makes you a more disciplined, confident, and consistent trader.
Why Chart Notes Can Transform Your Trading
- Build a trading memory – Markets move fast, and memory fades quickly. Notes capture your exact analysis and reasoning so you can review them accurately later.
- Clarify your thinking – Writing forces you to slow down and check that your logic matches your strategy before committing to a trade.
- Stay disciplined – A written plan on your chart acts as a constant reminder to follow your rules, especially during volatile moves.
- Manage risk better – Keep stop-loss, target levels, and position size visible at all times to avoid second-guessing.
- React confidently – In fast markets, you can glance at your notes to confirm your plan without re-analyzing under pressure.
- Track your growth – Over time, notes reveal how your analysis improves and how your strategies evolve.
- Spot winning patterns – Identify which setups, times, and market conditions bring your best results.
What to Write in Your Chart Notes
Your notes don’t need to be long—short, clear points are best.
Entry Analysis
- Setup: “Double bottom with RSI divergence”
- Risk: “Risk 1% of account, aiming for 2:1 reward-to-risk”
- Context: “Weekly trend is up, bounce from support expected”
- Confidence: “High—three confirmations met”
Exit Strategy
- Targets: “First target at 147.50, second at 147.90”
- Stop-loss: “Below swing low at 146.76”
- Management: “Trail stop after 1:1 reward reached”
Market Observations
- High volume breakout
- USD strength across all majors
- US CPI data—expect volatility”
Post-Trade Reflections
- Followed plan exactly”
- Stop placement saved me from bigger loss
- Partial profit should have been taken earlier
- Setup works better during London session
Reviewing Your Trades
Writing notes is the first step—improvement happens when you review them regularly.
Getting Feedback from Other Traders
Sharing annotated charts with mentors, peers, or trading groups can speed up your learning:
Spot blind spots – Others may notice things you missed.
Learn new approaches – See how others trade similar setups.
Stay motivated – Feedback and accountability help you keep improving.
Weekly Review
- Compare winning and losing trades
- Spot repeated mistakes
- Identify which market conditions you trade best in
Monthly Assessment
- See which setups have the highest success rate
- Check if you’re sticking to your plan
- Evaluate your risk management consistency
Continuous Improvement
Your notes form a feedback loop—every trade is a lesson, and every review helps you refine your approach.
Getting Feedback from Other Traders
Sharing annotated charts with mentors, peers, or trading groups can speed up your learning:
- Spot blind spots – Others may notice things you missed.
- Learn new approaches – See how others trade similar setups.
- Stay motivated – Feedback and accountability help you keep improving.
Introducing the Titan_Memo Indicator from Titan FX
To make writing notes even easier, Titan FX Research Hub offers the Titan_Memo indicator for MT4 and MT5 (Windows only). It lets you display notes directly on your chart so they’re always visible.
Key Features
- Add any text directly to your chart.
- Use for rules, reminders, or journaling.
- Move notes anywhere on the chart.
- Customize font color to suit your chart style.
How to Use Titan_Memo
- Install – Download from Titan FX Research Hub after agreeing to the Terms of Use.
- Set a Title – Enter a note title in the settings.
- Write Your Note – Click “+” → “Edit” → type in the notepad → save.
- Position It – Drag the “@” icon to place it anywhere on your chart.
Strong trading is built on clarity, discipline, and constant learning. Writing notes directly on your charts helps you build all three. With tools like Titan_Memo, your notes become part of your trading environment—not something you have to track separately. Start today: record your reasoning, track your emotions, review your trades, and watch your strategy sharpen with every trade you take.
