Tags help you categorize journal entries so you can filter, search, and analyze your trading patterns over time. Consistent tagging reveals which setups perform best and how your emotional state affects your results.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.edgeanalyzer.com/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Setup Tags
Categorize entries by the trading setup you used:| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| Breakout | Price breaks through support/resistance |
| Pullback | Entry on retracement in a trend |
| Range Fade | Fade the range boundaries |
| Trend Continuation | Entry with the trend |
| Reversal | Counter-trend entry at key levels |
| Failed Breakdown | Short breakdown that reclaims |
| Failed Breakout | Long breakout that fails |
| Opening Range | Entry based on opening range dynamics |
Custom Tags
Create your own setup tags to match your trading system:- Go to Journal → Settings
- Click Manage Tags
- Add new setup tags
- Apply them to your entries
Emotional State Tags
Track your mental state during trading sessions:| Emotion | Description | Typical Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Confident | Sure of your analysis and execution | Often leads to good trades |
| Calm | Neutral, focused state | Ideal trading mindset |
| Patient | Waiting for quality setups | Usually positive results |
| Anxious | Worried about outcomes | May cause early exits |
| Frustrated | Upset about recent losses | Risk of revenge trading |
| FOMO | Fear of missing out | Can lead to poor entries |
| Revenge Trading | Trading to recover losses | Usually compounds losses |
| Overconfident | Too sure after wins | May overlook risks |
| Fatigued | Mentally tired | Judgment impaired |
Why Track Emotions?
Your emotional state directly affects your trading decisions. By tracking emotions alongside trade outcomes, you can:- Identify which emotional states produce your best results
- Recognize warning signs before making bad trades
- Build awareness of your psychological patterns
Using Tags for Analysis
Filtering by Setup
Filter your journal and analytics by setup tags to discover:Win Rate by Setup
Which setups have the highest win rate?
Profit Factor by Setup
Which setups produce the best risk-adjusted returns?
Frequency
How often are you taking each setup?
Average P&L
What’s your average profit per setup type?
Filtering by Emotion
Filter by emotional state to understand psychological patterns:| Analysis | What You Learn |
|---|---|
| FOMO trades | How much money FOMO costs you |
| Calm trades | Your performance in ideal state |
| Frustrated trades | The cost of revenge trading |
| Fatigued trades | When to stop trading |
Combined Analysis
The most powerful insights come from combining setup and emotion filters:“My A+ Pullback setups have a 72% win rate when I’m Calm, but only 41% when I’m in FOMO.”This kind of insight is only possible with consistent tagging.
Best Practices
Tag every journal entry — consistency is key to useful analysis
Tag immediately after trading while emotions are fresh
Be honest about your emotional state, even when uncomfortable
Review tag-filtered reports weekly to spot patterns
Create a limited set of setup tags that match your trading system
Building Pattern Awareness
Over time, your tagged entries reveal patterns:What to Look For
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Winning Conditions
- Which setup + emotion combinations produce winners?
- What time of day do your best tags cluster?
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Losing Patterns
- Are losses concentrated in certain emotional states?
- Does one setup consistently underperform?
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Behavioral Triggers
- What leads to FOMO trades?
- When does frustration typically occur?
Action Steps
Once you identify patterns:- Double down on winners — Trade more of your best setup/emotion combinations
- Eliminate losers — Stop trading setups that consistently underperform
- Create rules — “No trading when Frustrated” or “Only A+ setups after 3 trades”
Tag Reports
Access tag-based analytics:- Go to Analytics → Tag Analysis
- Select date range
- View performance breakdown by setup and emotion
- Export reports for review
AI Insights (Pro plan) automatically analyze your tagged data and surface the most important patterns.