Add MAE and MFE fields when logging trades
It would be extremely valuable if the journal allowed traders to record MAE (Maximum Adverse Excursion) and MFE (Maximum Favorable Excursion) when entering a trade.
Currently, when logging a trade we can record entry and exit prices, but we cannot capture how the trade behaved while the position was open. For strategy analysis, MAE and MFE are essential metrics.
Suggested implementation:
When entering a trade, include two additional optional fields:
• Maximum Price During Trade (for MFE calculation)
• Minimum Price During Trade (for MAE calculation)
This would allow traders to measure:
How far a trade moved in favor before exit (MFE)
How far it moved against the position before exit (MAE)
With this data, traders could analyze:
Real risk-to-reward potential of their setups
Stop loss optimization
Whether exits are too early or too late
Overall edge of a strategy
These metrics are widely used in professional trading analytics and would significantly improve the quality of statistical analysis inside the journal.
Thanks for considering this feature!
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