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How to Manually Enter a Trade

Overview​

Add individual trades manually when auto-sync or CSV import isn't available.

When to Use Manual Entry​

Use Cases​

✏️ No broker integration available
✏️ Offline trades (friends & family)
✏️ Paper trading
✏️ Single trade correction
✏️ Testing and learning

Steps​

1. Navigate to Manual Entry​

  1. Go to Trades page
  2. Click "+ Add Trade" or "Manual Entry" button

Screenshot: Add trade button

2. Select Account​

  1. Choose account for this trade
  2. If only one account, auto-selected

Screenshot: Account selection

3. Enter Trade Details​

Basic Information​

  • Symbol: Stock/instrument name
  • Direction: BUY or SELL (LONG/SHORT)
  • Quantity: Number of shares/lots

Screenshot: Basic details form

Entry Details​

  • Entry Date: Date of entry
  • Entry Time: Time of entry (24-hour format)
  • Entry Price: Purchase/Short price

Exit Details​

  • Exit Date: Date of exit
  • Exit Time: Time of exit
  • Exit Price: Sale/Cover price

Screenshot: Entry exit details

Costs (Optional)​

  • Brokerage: Fees paid
  • Taxes: Taxes paid
  • Other Charges: Additional costs

Additional Info (Optional)​

  • Tags: Add tags (strategy, setup, etc.)
  • Rating: Rate the trade (1-5 stars)
  • Notes: Trade notes and observations

Screenshot: Optional fields

4. Save Trade​

  1. Review all information
  2. Click "Save Trade" button
  3. Trade is added to your log

Screenshot: Save button

5. Success Confirmation​

  • Success message appears
  • Trade visible in trades log
  • P&L automatically calculated

Screenshot: Trade added successfully

Success!​

Your manual trade is added.

Auto-Calculations​

Automatic Calculations​

✅ Gross P&L = (Exit - Entry) × Quantity × Direction
✅ Net P&L = Gross P&L - Fees - Taxes
✅ ROI % = (Net P&L / Investment) × 100
✅ Duration = Exit Time - Entry Time

Manual Override​

  • Can override calculated values if needed
  • Use for complex scenarios

Quick Entry Tips​

Faster Entry​

⚡ Use tab key to move between fields
⚡ Date picker for easy date selection
⚡ Time suggestions as you type
⚡ Recent symbols auto-suggested
⚡ Save and add another option

Data Validation​

✅ Symbol name required
✅ Exit must be after entry
✅ Prices must be positive
✅ Quantity must be > 0
✅ Real-time validation feedback

Common Scenarios​

Intraday Trade​

  • Same entry and exit date
  • Both prices on same day
  • Mark as "Intraday" type

Delivery Trade​

  • Different entry and exit dates
  • Can span days/weeks
  • Mark as "Delivery" type

Options Trade​

  • Include strike and expiry in symbol
  • Example: "NIFTY24500CE"
  • Add premiums in price

Futures Trade​

  • Include contract month
  • Example: "NIFTY24OCTFUT"
  • Mark quantity in lots

Quick Tips​

  • Enter trades right after execution
  • Include all costs for accurate P&L
  • Add tags immediately for organization
  • Rate trades while fresh in memory
  • Add detailed notes

Bulk Manual Entry​

For multiple trades:

  1. Use "Add Another" button after saving
  2. Or use CSV import for bulk
  3. Manual entry best for < 10 trades

Next Steps​

Troubleshooting​

Can't save? Check all required fields filled
Wrong P&L? Verify entry/exit prices
Trade not showing? Check account filter
Date error? Exit must be after entry
Need help? Contact support@tradelyser.com