Step 1
Grade process before P&L
Score whether thesis, sizing, and execution rules were followed. This prevents short-term luck from rewarding weak process habits.
Keyword: post trade review template
Post-Trade Review Framework: Learn Faster From Every Outcome
A post-trade review framework that separates luck from process quality and turns outcomes into better future decisions.
Without review, performance data becomes noise. A structured post-trade process helps investors identify recurring errors, reinforce strong decisions, and improve decision quality cycle by cycle.
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Quick Take
- Grade process before P&L
- Compare expected vs realized path
- Extract one rule update per review
Visual Playbook
Step 2
Compare expected vs realized path
Record what you expected, what happened, and why the gap occurred. This improves forecast humility and calibration.
Step 3
Extract one rule update per review
Each review should produce one concrete process adjustment. Small repeatable improvements compound faster than broad strategy rewrites.
Framework
1) Grade process before P&L
Score whether thesis, sizing, and execution rules were followed. This prevents short-term luck from rewarding weak process habits.
2) Compare expected vs realized path
Record what you expected, what happened, and why the gap occurred. This improves forecast humility and calibration.
3) Extract one rule update per review
Each review should produce one concrete process adjustment. Small repeatable improvements compound faster than broad strategy rewrites.
Template Snapshot
Decision fields to lock before execution
- Thesis in one sentence
- Invalidation trigger and evidence threshold
- Risk budget and position-size boundary
- Review date and expected catalyst window
Action Checklist (Shareable)
- Write your decision objective in one sentence before reading price action.
- Run at least one relevant case in KeepRule Scenarios (/prompts).
- Tie the action to one principle and one invalidation trigger (/scenarios).
- Set position size from downside tolerance first, then expected upside.
- Schedule a 7-day post-mortem using the same checklist before any new change.
Share Kit
Why KeepRule
- Structured decision system across Scenarios, Principles, Masters, and Prompts.
- Built for repeatable execution, not one-off opinions.
- Designed for long-term investors who want fewer emotional mistakes.
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FAQ
How often should I run post-trade reviews?
Run a lightweight review after every meaningful exit and a deeper monthly batch review across all recent decisions.
What is the most common review mistake?
Focusing only on return instead of decision quality. Good outcomes can still come from bad process and vice versa.
Can this framework be automated?
Parts can be templated, but judgment on thesis quality and rule adherence should remain explicit and human-audited.
Run one post-trade review this week
Choose your latest closed position, complete the review template, and add one rule improvement for the next cycle.