Trading journal resources

Trading journal guides for Interactive Brokers traders

Practical guides for importing Interactive Brokers exports, reviewing net P&L, replacing spreadsheets, keeping trade data private, and choosing the right journal workflow.

IBKR imports Journal workflows Tool comparisons

Interactive Brokers imports

Start here if you want to turn broker exports into a repeatable review process.

Import guide

How to import Interactive Brokers statements

Export an IBKR activity statement and review trades, net P&L, commissions, and fees in SimpleTradeLog.
File format

How to open an Interactive Brokers .tlg file

Learn what an IBKR trade log is and why journal software is more useful than opening the raw file manually.
Workflow

IBKR trade journal guide

Build a review routine around net performance, symbol analysis, costs, and repeatable post-trade questions.
Evaluation

Best trading journal for Interactive Brokers

Compare what matters for IBKR traders: imports, net results, analytics, privacy, and ease of review.

Journal workflow

Use these guides when you are deciding how your journal should fit into your trading routine.

Spreadsheets

Trading journal spreadsheet alternative

Learn when Excel or Google Sheets still work and when automation saves more time than customization.
Privacy

Offline trading journal

Compare desktop-first journaling with cloud journals when imported trade data privacy matters.
AI review

AI trade analysis

Use AI to summarize realized trades, flag outlier days, and generate sharper review questions.

Comparisons

Compare focused desktop journaling with larger trading journal platforms.

Comparison

TraderVue alternative

Compare TraderVue with a simpler desktop journal focused on Interactive Brokers review.
Comparison

TradeZella alternative

Review whether a broad cloud journaling platform or a focused IBKR desktop app fits your workflow.
Comparison

TraderSync alternative

Compare TraderSync with a local-first journal for IBKR imports and net performance review.

Turn IBKR exports into a repeatable review

SimpleTradeLog imports Interactive Brokers trade logs and activity statements, then shows net P&L, costs, stats, calendar views, and symbol performance.

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