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Building a Trading Routine

Consistency in inputs creates consistency in outputs. Design your day.

WellingtonCDFS Editorial August 3, 2026 1 min read
Building a Trading Routine

Pre-Market

  • Review global news and key economic events
  • Mark higher-timeframe levels
  • Review open positions and orders
  • Define scenario A and scenario B for the day

In-Market

  • Execute your plan, nothing else
  • Note any deviations in a live log
  • Take breaks — a screen fatigued mind loses money

Post-Market

  • Journal every trade, closed or still open
  • Screenshot key charts
  • Rate discipline 1–10
  • Note one improvement for tomorrow

Weekly and Monthly

  • Weekly: review journal, group by setup, adjust rules if needed
  • Monthly: overall expectancy, drawdown analysis, larger goals

Key Takeaways

  • A routine turns trading into a profession.
  • Structure your day so decisions are made in advance.
  • Consistency beats intensity.