A place to find your footing.
Trading can be rewarding to study and difficult to navigate. Trade Fieldnotes began with a trader’s desire to understand the why behind the decisions.
Why this site exists
Trade Fieldnotes grew from a personal search for clearer answers. As a trader, I have experienced the uncertainty of watching a setup develop, questioning an entry, and trying to learn from decisions after the fact. A run of unsuccessful trades can make it hard to see the next decision clearly—rather like a case of writer’s block at the trading desk.
I wanted a place to step back, revisit the fundamentals, and learn from researchers and experienced practitioners. What began as a personal reference desk is becoming a resource for anyone who wants to think more carefully about markets and risk.
Research you can follow
Our goal is to make research, market mechanics, psychology, and the work of experienced practitioners more approachable through visual explanations, examples, and references. We look for the evidence behind an idea, where it applies, and where it falls short.
Strong historical research is worth studying, but it cannot promise success in a future trade. An expert’s view is a starting point for inquiry, not a substitute for your own judgment.
Room to reset
A difficult trade or losing streak is not a verdict on your ability or your worth. Sometimes the most useful next step is to pause, reduce exposure, revisit a process, or decide to step away. We hope these fieldnotes help you ask better questions and choose your next step with more clarity.
What to expect
Trade Fieldnotes is an educational publication operated by Brightline Tech Group, LLC. Content is general information, not individualized financial advice or a promise of results. Read our editorial standards and risk disclosure for more about how to use this material.
— The founder of Trade Fieldnotes