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Your trading history is sitting in your broker account.

Years of data. Thousands of trades. Patterns waiting to be discovered.

But you're not learning from it because:

• It's scattered across platforms
• It's hard to analyze
• You don't have time to organize it
• You don't know where to start

Today, that changes.

Why Historical Data Matters​

Insight #1: Discover Your Actual Edge​

You think: "I'm good at breakout trading"

Your data might show: "You're actually profitable only on morning breakouts. Afternoon breakouts lose money."

Without historical data: Guessing
With historical data: Knowing

Insight #2: Identify Losing Patterns​

Common discoveries:

• "I lose money every Monday" (avoid Monday trading)
• "My win rate drops after 2 PM" (stop trading afternoon)
• "I'm profitable in stocks but lose in options" (focus on stocks)

These patterns are invisible without data.

Insight #3: Validate Strategies​

You want to test a new strategy.

Without historical data:

• Test live for 3 months
• Risk real capital
• Learn slowly

With historical data:

• Backtest on 3 years in 30 minutes
• Zero risk
• Instant insights

Insight #4: Track Long-Term Growth​

See your journey:

• Year 1: -₹50,000 (learning)
• Year 2: Break-even (improving)
• Year 3: +₹2,50,000 (profitable)
• Year 4: +₹5,80,000 (consistent)

Visual proof of progress = motivation

What Can You Import?​

Equity Trades​

• Intraday
• Delivery
• CNC/NRML

F&O Trades​

• Futures
• Call options
• Put options
• Strategies (spreads, straddles)

Historical Data Range​

Key: API has limits, but CSV import has no limit.

Method 1: API Historical Import​

Step 1: Connect Broker​

1. TradeLyser → Broker Integration
2. Select your broker
3. Click Connect
4. Authorize

Step 2: Select Date Range​

Choose import period:

• Last 1 month
• Last 3 months
• Last 6 months
• Last 1 year (maximum via API)

Step 3: Start Import​

1. Click Import Historical Trades
2. TradeLyser fetches data from broker
3. Processing time: 2-5 minutes
4. Done!

What gets imported:

• All trades in selected period
• Entry/exit prices
• Quantities
• Timestamps
• P&L
• Fees and taxes

Method 2: CSV Bulk Import​

For trades older than API limit​

Step 1: Download Trade History from Broker​

Zerodha:​

1. Login to Kite/Console
2. Reports → Trade Book
3. Select date range (e.g., Jan 2020 - Dec 2024)
4. Download as CSV or Excel

Upstox:​

1. Login to Upstox Pro
2. Reports → Trade History
3. Select "All Time" or custom range
4. Download Excel Report

Angel One:​

1. Login to Angel One Web
2. Back Office → Trade Book
3. Choose date range
4. Export as CSV

ICICI Direct / HDFC:​

1. Login to trading platform
2. Navigate to Reports/Trade Book
3. Select maximum date range
4. Download file

Step 2: Upload to TradeLyser​

1. TradeLyser → Data Import
2. Click Upload CSV/Excel
3. Select downloaded file
4. Click Upload

Step 3: Map Columns​

TradeLyser shows preview:

Your CSV columns → Map to TradeLyser fields:

Symbol → Instrument Name
Trade Date → Date
Buy/Sell → Direction
Qty → Quantity
Price → Price
Order No → Order ID
Brokerage → Fees

Smart mapping:

• TradeLyser auto-detects standard formats
• Usually requires minimal manual mapping

Step 4: Review & Confirm​

Preview shows:

• Total trades found: 2,847
• Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2024
• Instruments: 247 unique
• Estimated P&L: +₹4,23,450

Check:

• Do numbers look correct?
• Any duplicate data?
• Any obvious errors?

If yes: Click Confirm Import

Step 5: Processing​

TradeLyser processes:

• Pairs buy/sell transactions
• Calculates P&L for each trade
• Identifies strategies
• Tags by instrument type
• Calculates all metrics

Time: 5-10 minutes for 5 years of data

Step 6: Verification​

After import:

1. Check total P&L matches broker statements
2. Spot-check random trades for accuracy
3. Verify trade count is reasonable

If discrepancies:

• Run reconciliation tool
• Check for duplicate imports
• Contact support with sample data

Handling Multiple Years​

Strategy: Year-by-Year Import​

For very large histories (10+ years):

Instead of: One file with 10,000 trades

Do: Split into years:

• 2020.csv (import)
• 2021.csv (import)
• 2022.csv (import)
• etc.

Benefits:

• Easier to verify each year
• Easier to fix errors
• Less overwhelming

Dealing with Old Data​

Question: Should I import trades from 10 years ago?

Considerations:

Import old data if:

• ✅ You want complete history
• ✅ Long-term trend analysis
• ✅ Nostalgic value

Skip old data if:

• ✗ Your strategy has completely changed
• ✗ Different market era (not relevant)
• ✗ Too much effort for limited value

Recommendation: Import last 3-5 years (sweet spot)

What Happens After Import?​

Immediate Analysis Available​

1. Performance Dashboard​

See instantly:

• Total P&L (all time)
• Win rate
• Profit factor
• Average win vs average loss
• Best/worst trades
• Monthly performance
• Yearly trends

2. Time-Based Insights​

Discover:

• Best trading days (day of week)
• Best trading hours
• Best/worst months
• Seasonal patterns

3. Instrument Analysis​

Learn:

• Which stocks/indices you're best at
• Which sectors favor you
• Equity vs F&O performance
• Options vs futures results

4. Strategy Breakdown​

If you tagged strategies:

• Strategy A win rate: 68%
• Strategy B win rate: 45% (stop using!)
• Strategy C: Not enough data

5. Mistake Patterns​

AI identifies:

• Repeated errors
• Loss patterns
• Rule violations
• Improvement opportunities

Analyzing Historical Data​

Question #1: What's My Real Win Rate?​

Navigate to: Dashboard → Statistics

See:

• Overall: 58%
• By year:
  • 2020: 42% (learning)
  • 2021: 51% (improving)
  • 2022: 59% (consistent)
  • 2023: 64% (mastery)
  • 2024: 62% (maintaining)

Insight: You've grown significantly. Stay the course.

Question #2: When Do I Trade Best?​

Navigate to: Reports → Time Analysis

Heatmap shows:

9:30-10:30 AM:  Win Rate 68% ✅ Trade here
10:30-12:00 PM: Win Rate 54% ⚠️ Okay
12:00-2:00 PM:  Win Rate 45% ⚠️ Be careful
2:00-3:30 PM:   Win Rate 38% ❌ Avoid

Action: Focus morning trading only.

Question #3: What's My Best Setup?​

Navigate to: Strategies → Performance

If tagged:

Breakout (trending): 72% WR, +₹3.2L
Pullback: 61% WR, +₹1.8L
Mean Reversion: 48% WR, -₹0.4L ❌

Action: Stop mean reversion, focus breakouts.

Question #4: Do I Have Any Bad Habits?​

Use Elysia AI:

Ask: "What patterns do you see in my losing trades?"

Elysia might find:

• "You move stops 34% of the time (usually leads to bigger losses)"
• "You trade more frequently after wins (overconfidence)"
• "You hold losers 3x longer than winners (loss aversion)"

Action: Create rules to prevent each.

Question #5: How Do I Compare?​

Navigate to: Insights → Benchmarking (Pro)

See:

Your Win Rate: 62%
Peer Average: 54%
Top 10%: 68%

Your Profit Factor: 2.1
Peer Average: 1.4
Top 10%: 2.8

Status: Above average, room to grow

Advanced: Backtesting Strategies​

Once historical data is imported:

Test New Strategy on Old Data​

Example: "What if I only traded mornings?"

1. Filter: Trades between 9:30-12:00 PM
2. View results:
   • Trades: 847 (from 2,453 total)
   • Win rate: 64% (vs 58% overall)
   • P&L: +₹3.8L (from +₹4.2L total)
3. Analysis: 90% of profit from 35% of trades!

Conclusion: Should focus morning only.

Test Rule Changes​

Example: "What if I always took 50% profit at +1R?"

1. Go to Strategy Optimizer
2. Select strategy
3. Apply rule: "Exit 50% at 1R target"
4. Backtest on historical trades

Results:

• Original: +₹4.2L profit
• With 50% rule: +₹5.1L profit (+21%)

Conclusion: Implement this rule going forward.

Common Import Issues & Fixes​

Issue #1: Duplicate Trades​

Symptoms: Same trade appears twice

Causes:

• Imported CSV + API sync both imported same period
• Re-uploaded same file

Fix:

1. TradeLyser → Tools → Duplicate Detection
2. Select resolution method:
   • Keep API version (more accurate)
   • Keep CSV version (if API has issues)
   • Manual review (you choose)
3. Run de-duplication

Issue #2: P&L Doesn't Match Broker​

Causes:

• Different calculation method (FIFO vs LIFO)
• Missing trades
• Currency trades not included
• Dividends not in trade data

Fix:

1. Run reconciliation report
2. Identify discrepancies
3. Adjust settings or add missing trades manually

Issue #3: Can't Map Columns​

Symptoms: CSV format not recognized

Solution:

• Use custom mapping (manual)
• Or reformat CSV to match template
• Or contact support for help

Issue #4: Import Fails​

Causes:

• File too large (>50MB)
• Corrupted file
• Unsupported format

Fix:

• Split file into smaller chunks
• Re-download from broker
• Convert to standard CSV format

Best Practices​

Practice #1: Import Everything​

Don't cherry-pick good periods

Import:

• Good years AND bad years
• Winning AND losing trades
• All instruments

Why: Complete data = accurate insights

Practice #2: Verify After Import​

Spend 15 minutes checking:

• Total trade count reasonable?
• P&L roughly matches memory?
• Date ranges correct?
• No obvious duplicates?

Practice #3: Add Context to Old Trades​

Even historical trades can be enhanced:

Add:

• Strategy tags (if you remember)
• Notes (for significant trades)
• Ratings (for quality of execution)

Don't worry about being perfect—add what you can.

Practice #4: Create Historical Baseline​

Before making any changes:

1. Import all historical data
2. Generate baseline report
3. Save it

This becomes your "before" comparison.

After 3 months of improvements:

• Compare new results vs historical baseline
• Measure actual progress

The Bottom Line​

Your trading history is goldmine of insights.

But only if you can access and analyze it.

Manual analysis:

• Days of work
• Error-prone
• Incomplete
• Never happens

TradeLyser import:

• 10 minutes of work
• Automated analysis
• Complete insights
• Happens today

5 years of data.
10 minutes to import.
Lifetime of insights.

Take Action Now​

Today (30 minutes):

1. Download trade history from broker
2. Upload to TradeLyser
3. Run initial analysis

This Weekend:

1. Deep dive into historical patterns
2. Identify top 3 insights
3. Create rules based on findings

This Month:

1. Test strategy adjustments
2. Measure improvement vs historical baseline
3. Refine based on data

👉 Import Historical Trades Now
👉 Download: CSV Import Template
👉 Next: Strategy Comparison - Which Setup Works Best?

How far back does your trading history go? Discovered any surprises in your data? Share below.

Manual trade entry is:

• Time-consuming (10 minutes per trade)
• Error-prone (wrong prices, missing data)
• Demotivating (who wants to log 20 trades?)
• Incomplete (miss important details)

Broker auto-sync is:

• Instant (trades sync automatically)
• Accurate (directly from broker)
• Effortless (zero manual entry)
• Complete (all trade data captured)

Let's connect your broker in the next 5 minutes.

Supported Brokers (20+)​

TradeLyser integrates with all major Indian brokers:

Popular Brokers​

• ✅ Zerodha
• ✅ Upstox
• ✅ Angel One
• ✅ Groww
• ✅ ICICI Direct
• ✅ HDFC Securities

F&O Focused​

• ✅ Dhan
• ✅ Fyers
• ✅ 5Paisa
• ✅ Alice Blue
• ✅ Finvasia (Zero Brokerage)
• ✅ Flattrade (Zero Brokerage)

Others​

• ✅ Kotak Securities
• ✅ Motilal Oswal
• ✅ IIFL
• ✅ Zebu
• ✅ Trade Smart
• ✅ Pro Stocks

Don't see your broker? Manual CSV import available.

Why Connect Your Broker?​

Benefit #1: Automatic Trade Sync​

Without connection:

• Finish trading at 3:30 PM
• Spend 30 minutes entering trades
• Miss details (screenshots, emotions)
• Tedious and exhausting

With connection:

• Finish trading at 3:30 PM
• Trades already in TradeLyser
• All details captured
• Start review immediately

Benefit #2: Zero Errors​

Manual entry errors:

• Wrong entry price (₹2,450 vs ₹2,540)
• Missing trades (forgot to log)
• Incorrect quantities
• Wrong timestamps

Auto-sync accuracy:

• Exact prices from broker
• Every trade captured
• Correct all details
• Timestamp precision

Benefit #3: Real-Time Insights​

With auto-sync:

• See today's P&L live
• Track daily rule adherence
• Get alerts mid-day
• Review trades immediately

Benefit #4: Historical Backfill​

Import past trades:

• Last 1 year
• Last 5 years (some brokers)
• Instant analysis of historical patterns
• Discover your edge from past data

Benefit #5: Effortless Journaling​

Auto-captured data:

• Entry/exit prices
• Timestamps
• Quantities
• Fees and taxes
• Instrument details
• P&L calculations

You add:

• Strategy tags
• Notes
• Screenshots
• Emotional ratings

Result: 90% less work, 100% better data

Connection Methods​

Method 1: API Integration (Recommended)​

What it is:

• Direct connection via broker API
• Real-time sync
• Most secure (no credentials shared)
• One-time setup

Best for:

• Active traders
• Real-time tracking
• Intraday traders

Supported brokers:

• Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, Fyers, Dhan, Groww

Method 2: Trade Report Upload​

What it is:

• Download trade report from broker
• Upload to TradeLyser
• Processes in seconds

Best for:

• Swing traders
• Privacy-focused users
• Brokers without API

Supported: All brokers (CSV/Excel format)

Method 3: Email Parsing​

What it is:

• Forward broker email confirmations
• TradeLyser extracts trade data
• Automatic processing

Best for:

• Occasional traders
• Multiple brokers

Supported: Most brokers with email confirmations

Step-by-Step: Connect Zerodha​

Step 1: Open TradeLyser Settings​

1. Log into TradeLyser
2. Click Settings (top right)
3. Select Broker Integration
4. Click Connect New Broker

Step 2: Select Zerodha​

1. Search "Zerodha" or click logo
2. Click Connect
3. Review permissions requested:
   • Read trade history
   • Read positions
   • Read holdings
   • Note: TradeLyser NEVER gets trading permissions

Step 3: Authenticate with Zerodha​

1. Redirected to Kite login
2. Enter Zerodha credentials
3. Complete 2FA (TOTP/PIN)
4. Click Authorize

Step 4: Select Data Range​

1. Choose historical import:
   • Last 1 week
   • Last 1 month
   • Last 3 months
   • Last 1 year
2. Click Import

Step 5: Review & Confirm​

1. TradeLyser shows:
   • Number of trades found
   • Date range
   • Instruments traded
2. Review and click Confirm Import

Step 6: Done!​

Total time: ~3 minutes

What happens next:

• Existing trades import (2-5 minutes)
• Future trades sync automatically (real-time)
• All data available in TradeLyser

Step-by-Step: Connect Upstox​

Step 1: Generate API Key​

From Upstox Developer Portal:

1. Go to developers.upstox.com
2. Login with Upstox credentials
3. Click Create App
4. Fill details:
   • App Name: "TradeLyser"
   • Redirect URL: [provided by TradeLyser]
5. Copy API Key and Secret Key

Step 2: Connect in TradeLyser​

1. Open TradeLyser → Broker Integration
2. Select Upstox
3. Paste:
   • API Key
   • Secret Key
4. Click Connect

Step 3: Authorize​

1. Redirected to Upstox
2. Login and authorize
3. Redirected back to TradeLyser

Step 4: Import Trades​

1. Select date range
2. Click Import
3. Review and confirm

Done! Real-time sync active.

Step-by-Step: Manual CSV Upload​

For brokers without API integration:

Step 1: Download Trade Report​

From your broker:

1. Login to broker platform
2. Go to Reports section
3. Select Trade Book or Trade History
4. Choose date range
5. Download as CSV or Excel

Step 2: Upload to TradeLyser​

1. TradeLyser → Data Import
2. Click Upload CSV
3. Select downloaded file
4. Click Upload

Step 3: Map Columns​

TradeLyser shows preview:

• Identify columns:
  • Symbol
  • Buy/Sell
  • Quantity
  • Price
  • Date/Time
  • Order ID
• Map to TradeLyser fields
• Click Confirm Mapping

Step 4: Review & Import​

1. Preview trades
2. Fix any issues
3. Click Import Trades
4. Done!

Repeat: Weekly/monthly as needed

Troubleshooting Common Issues​

Issue #1: Authentication Failed​

Symptoms:

• "Invalid credentials"
• "Authentication error"

Solutions:

1. Verify broker login works on broker platform first
2. Check 2FA is working
3. Clear browser cache
4. Try different browser
5. Contact TradeLyser support (with screenshot)

Issue #2: No Trades Syncing​

Symptoms:

• Connection successful but no trades appear

Solutions:

1. Check date range selected
2. Verify you traded in that period
3. Check broker shows trades in their platform
4. Refresh connection
5. Disconnect and reconnect

Issue #3: Duplicate Trades​

Symptoms:

• Same trade appears twice

Causes:

• Imported CSV + API both syncing
• Re-imported same date range

Solutions:

1. TradeLyser → Settings → Duplicate Detection
2. Select duplicate resolution:
   • Keep API version
   • Keep CSV version
   • Manual review
3. Run de-duplication

Issue #4: Missing Trade Details​

Symptoms:

• Trades sync but missing info (strategy, notes)

Expected:

• Broker provides: Price, quantity, time, P&L
• You add: Strategy, notes, screenshots, ratings

Solution:

• Review trades daily
• Add context manually
• Takes 5 minutes for 20 trades

Issue #5: Historical Limit​

Symptoms:

• Can't import trades older than X months

Reality:

• Most brokers: 1 year history via API
• Zerodha: 1 year
• Upstox: 3 months
• Angel One: 1 year

Solution:

• For older data: Download CSV from broker
• Upload manually
• One-time effort

Security & Privacy​

What TradeLyser Can Access​

✅ Read access ONLY:

• Trade history
• Position book
• Order book
• Holdings

❌ Cannot:

• Place trades
• Modify orders
• Transfer funds
• Access bank details

How Data Is Protected​

Encryption:

• All data encrypted in transit (SSL)
• All data encrypted at rest (AES-256)

Access:

• Your data is YOUR data
• Never shared with third parties
• Never sold
• Never used for marketing

Compliance:

• ISO 27001 certified
• GDPR compliant
• Data stored in India

Can I Disconnect?​

Yes, anytime:

1. TradeLyser → Settings → Broker Integration
2. Select broker
3. Click Disconnect
4. Confirm

What happens:

• Future trades stop syncing
• Historical trades remain (your data)
• Can reconnect anytime

Advanced: Multiple Broker Accounts​

Trade with multiple brokers?

TradeLyser supports connecting multiple accounts:

Setup:​

1. Connect Broker A (e.g., Zerodha)
2. Connect Broker B (e.g., Upstox)
3. Both sync to same TradeLyser account

Viewing:​

• Combined view: All trades together
• Filtered view: By broker
• Consolidated P&L: Across brokers
• Strategy analysis: Regardless of broker

Perfect for:

• Using multiple brokers
• Testing brokers
• Segregating strategies

Best Practices​

Practice #1: Connect on Day 1​

Don't wait:

• Connect broker immediately after signing up
• Import historical trades
• Start with complete data

Benefit: Instant insights from past trades

Practice #2: Verify Daily​

First week after connecting:

• Check trades synced correctly
• Verify P&L matches broker
• Report any discrepancies

Benefit: Catch issues early

Practice #3: Enrich Data Daily​

Auto-sync provides data. You provide context:

Daily 5-min routine:

1. Review synced trades
2. Add strategy tags
3. Add notes (why/what)
4. Upload screenshots
5. Rate emotional state

Benefit: Complete trading journal

Practice #4: Regular Reconciliation​

Monthly:

• Compare TradeLyser P&L vs Broker statements
• Check for missing trades
• Verify tax calculations

Benefit: 100% data accuracy

Practice #5: Backup Configuration​

After setting up:

• Note which brokers connected
• Save API keys securely (if applicable)
• Document any custom mappings

Benefit: Easy to restore if needed

Broker-Specific Notes​

Zerodha​

• ✅ Best API reliability
• ✅ 1 year history
• ✅ Real-time sync
• ⚠️ API rate limits (3 req/sec)

Upstox​

• ✅ Fast sync
• ✅ Good documentation
• ⚠️ 3-month history only
• 💡 Download older data via CSV

Angel One​

• ✅ Comprehensive data
• ✅ 1 year history
• ✅ Multiple segments
• ⚠️ API sometimes slow

Groww​

• ✅ Easy setup
• ✅ Beginner-friendly
• ⚠️ Limited historical data
• 💡 Newer broker, improving

Finvasia / Flattrade​

• ✅ Zero brokerage friendly
• ✅ Good for high-frequency
• ⚠️ API setup more complex
• 💡 Worth it for active traders

The Bottom Line​

Manual entry:

• 30 minutes per day
• Error-prone
• Tedious
• Incomplete

Auto-sync:

• 0 minutes per day
• 100% accurate
• Effortless
• Complete

5 minutes to set up.
Saves 30 minutes per day.
= 150 hours per year

That's 3+ weeks of your life.

Plus:

• Better data
• Real-time insights
• Less stress
• More time to actually trade

Take Action Now​

Right now (5 minutes):

1. Log into TradeLyser
2. Go to Broker Integration
3. Connect your broker
4. Import historical trades

This week:

1. Verify trades syncing correctly
2. Enrich data with context
3. Run first analysis on historical trades

This month:

1. Discover patterns in past trades
2. Build strategies based on data
3. Thank yourself for setting this up

👉 Connect Your Broker Now
👉 Download: Broker Setup Guide PDF
👉 Next: Automated Rule Tracking: Let Software Enforce Your Discipline

Which broker do you use? Any issues with integration? Share below.