As part of your journal, a trading log should be more than just bought here, sold there, made this, lost that. It should contribute to the record of your journey (“journey” -- ”journal”). If done correctly, a log will reveal
patterns. Patterns of what you're doing right and what you're doing wrong and when and how often and under what circumstances. Patterns of the behaviors of those who are trading your stock (bond, fund, option, whatever). Patterns of the market you're trading, of its cycles,...