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Source

Where a trade came from — the broker, platform, or file it was imported with.

Definition

Source records the origin of a trade in your journal, such as a specific broker, account, or import file. It helps you keep multiple accounts straight and trace any odd-looking data back to where it came from.

Example

You trade two accounts. Tagging each trade by its source lets you review them separately instead of mixing the results.

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Where you see this in the app

Educational content only. Map.Trade does not provide financial advice or trading signals.

Why it matters

Tracking where an idea came from (your own setup vs a signal) reveals whether outside input actually helps.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a source?

Your own analysis, a signal service, a community call, and so on.

Why track source?

To see honestly whether borrowed ideas improve or hurt your results.

Source — Trading Glossary · Map.Trade