Trading plan · risk process · execution review
Trading Plan Examples: turn a trade idea into a written decision process
A trading plan example should not tell you what to buy or sell. It should show what must be written before risk is placed: market context, setup quality, invalidation, position size, management rules and review evidence.
Education onlyNo trading signalsNo profit guaranteesSelf-directed risk review
Example 1: pre-session trading plan
Process exampleSession boundary
Trade only during: the defined active session for the chosen market. Skip if: the market is already extended, spreads are abnormal, or the plan was not written before the first setup.
Setup criteria
The idea needs market structure context, a level or area of interest, a clear invalidation point and a trigger rule. A chart pattern alone is not enough.
Risk limit
Risk per trade and max daily risk are fixed before entry. If the stop distance makes size uncomfortable, the trade is skipped or reduced instead of widened emotionally.
Example 2: post-loss trading plan
Review examplePause rule
After a loss, the next trade is allowed only after screenshot review, reason check and emotion check. The next idea must be independent, not revenge for the previous outcome.
Journal requirement
Record setup reason, risk, invalidation, management decision, emotion and one improvement note. The review focuses on process quality, not only win or loss.
What to avoid
Do not write rules such as “make back the loss,” “double size after a losing trade,” or “enter if it feels obvious.” Those are emotional reactions, not a plan.