How many traders take screenshots of their charts?

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by easymon1, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. .sigma

    .sigma

    The real question would be, why would a trader take a screen shot of his charts?

    My reason is to save time, frozen.. so I can go back and look at my analysis prior to the imminent move.
     
    #11     Jul 3, 2020
  2. A minimum of 3 per day as my standard trading log/journal. Additionally, I take extra screenshots of other patterns I track when they show up and add them to my catalogue/database.
     
    #12     Jul 3, 2020
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  3. Dazz

    Dazz

    be sure to set your computer for high resolution screen shots; there are settings that give great shots.
     
    #13     Jul 3, 2020
  4. I do. It's been a big help if i ever want to go back and reference something
     
    #14     Jul 3, 2020
  5. wrbtrader

    wrbtrader

    Bingo.

    In fact, a screenshot at the time of the trade (within a few minutes) versus a screenshot at the end of the trading day...they are completely different screenshots but the latter a common favourite of those doing hindsight analysis...it looks so much prettier that way.

    This distinction in studying / documenting / reviewing your charts is a critical aspect of self-learning and explaining to others your trade methodology.

    wrbtrader
     
    Last edited: Jul 3, 2020
    #15     Jul 3, 2020
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  6. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    Yes, with Snagit like this IMG_20200702_140609_990.jpg

    Then I add text, to illustrate entry setups
     
    #16     Jul 3, 2020
  7. Sekiyo

    Sekiyo

    Instead of screenshots,
    I do video record the session.
    It’s handy if something happens,
    To show either to yourself or the broker.
     
    #17     Jul 3, 2020
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  8. Dazz

    Dazz

    what program do you use to video record?
     
    #18     Jul 3, 2020
  9. Sekiyo

    Sekiyo

    I use OBS Studio.
    It’s free and does the job.
    It gets heavy on resources after 8+ hours.
    Don’t know where the load comes from though.
     
    #19     Jul 3, 2020
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  10. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    Some like the free camstudio
     
    #20     Jul 3, 2020