A professional, cross-platform Java desktop application for analyzing your MetaTrader 5 trading performance. Import your trade history directly and visualize your edge with comprehensive analytics and beautiful UI.
Features
Features
Advanced Analytics: Real-time calculation of Win Rate, Profit Factor, Expected Value, Sharpe Ratio, and more
Equity Curve: Visualize your account growth with dynamic equity curve and drawdown analysis
Period Analysis: Breakdown performance by Weekday, Hour, and Month with detailed charts
Strategy Tagging: Tag trades by strategy/setup (e.g., "ORB", "Z-Score") to see what works best
Full Edit Capability: Edit every field of your trades including prices, dates, and P/L
MT5 Integration: Seamless import from MetaTrader 5 using our custom TradeExporter script
Smart Import: Assign account and strategy to all trades during import
Manual Trade Entry: Add trades manually with a user-friendly dialog for data not in MT5
Trade Management: Delete individual trades or clear all at once
Rename & Update: Rename accounts or strategies and automatically update all associated trades
Multi-Account: Manage multiple trading accounts with starting balances
Trade Notes: Add comments and post-trade analysis to your records
Notes Tab: Dedicated space for writing and managing trading journal notes, ideas, and observations- Calendar Tab: Monthly calendar view with daily P&L, trade counts, color coding, and weekly P&L summary
Professional UI: Custom application icon and modern interface
Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Importing Trades
Step 1: Install Exporter Script- Navigate to the Trade Exporter/ folder in this repository
- Copy TradeExporter.ex5
- Open MetaTrader 5, go to File → Open Data Folder
- Navigate to MQL5\Scripts\ (Windows) or MQL5/Scripts/ (macOS/Linux)
- Paste the file there
- In MT5 Navigator window (Ctrl+N / Cmd+N), right-click Scripts and select Refresh
- Step 2: Export Data
- Drag TradeExporter from Navigator onto any chart
- Click OK
- A file named TradingJournal_Export.txt will be created in MQL5/Files
- Windows: %APPDATA%\MetaQuotes\Terminal\[instance]\MQL5\Files
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/MetaTrader 5/Bottles/[instance]/drive_c/users/[user]/Application Data/MetaQuotes/Terminal/[instance]/MQL5/Files
- Linux: ~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 5/MQL5/Files
- Step 3: Import into Journal
- Open Trading Journal
- Click "Import TXT"
- Select the exported text file
- Choose an account for the imported trades
- Optionally choose a strategy to assign to all trades
- Your trades will appear instantly!
Managing Data
Screenshots
Main application window with trade list and analytics
Managing Trades
Clear All Trades:- Click File → Clear All Trades in the menu bar
- Double-click any trade in the table
- Click the "Delete" button
- Confirm the deletion
Trade Details dialog - Edit everything, then Save or Delete
Edit All Trade Fields: - Double-click any trade to open Trade Details
- Edit any field (prices, dates, P/L, commission, strategy, etc.)
- Click "Save" to apply changes
Tip: Net Profit is calculated automatically from Profit + Commission + Swap
Managing Strategies
Strategy Manager dialog
Tools → Manage Strategies:- Add Strategy: Create new strategy labels
- Rename Selected: Rename a strategy (automatically updates all trades)
- Managing Accounts
Account Manager dialog
Tools → Manage Accounts: - Add Account: Create account with starting balance
- Rename Selected: Rename an account (automatically updates all trades)
- Remove Selected: Delete an account � Application Overview
1. Main Dashboard
The main dashboard gives you an instant health check of your trading performance.
- Equity Curve: Visualizes the growth of your account over time. A healthy curve moves from bottom-left to top-right.
- Trade List: Detailed table of every trade. Double-click any row to edit prices, dates, or add notes.
- Quick Stats: Immediate view of your Win Rate, Net Profit, and Profit Factor at the top.
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Drill down into your data to find exactly what is working—and what isn't.
- Strategy: Filter by specific setups (e.g., "Trend Following" vs "Reversal").
- Symbol: See which instruments trigger the most wins.
- Account: Toggle between different trading accounts (e.g., "Live" vs "Prop Firm").
- Time: Filter by specific date ranges.
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Switch to the Analytics tab for deep-dive statistics.
Performance Overview:
Detailed Breakdown (Hourly & Daily):
Monthly Progress:
- Win/Loss by Day: Identify your best trading days of the week.
- Hourly Performance: Find your most profitable times of day.
- Long vs Short: Analyze directional bias in your trading.
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Importing trades is easier than ever. The import dialog now lets you bulk-assign properties.
- Account Assignment: Assign all imported trades to a specific account (e.g., "FTMO Challenge").
- Strategy Assignment: Tag an entire batch of trades with a strategy (e.g., "News Trading") instantly.
- Forgot to log a trade? Add it manually.
- Complete Data: Enter entry/exit prices, times, and volume.
- Calculations: The system will automatically calculate P/L if you provide prices and size.
- Capture your trading thoughts, strategies, and observations in a dedicated notes section.
- Organized Notes: Create and manage multiple notes with titles and timestamps
- Rich Editor: Write detailed trading journal entries, strategy ideas, or market observations
- Auto-Save: Changes are automatically saved when switching between notes
- Persistent Storage: All notes are saved locally and persist across sessions
- Monthly View: See your trading days at a glance with P&L displayed on each day
- Color Coding: Green for profitable days, red for losing days
- Trade Counts: Shows number of trades executed per day
- Weekly Summary: P&L per week displayed in the sidebar
- Navigation: Easily browse through months using Prev/Next buttons
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This project is available for personal and educational use.
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