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Glossary

Behavior Dashcam​

A system that records behavior as it occurred, without interpretation or instruction. TradeMonkey functions as a behavior dashcam by capturing execution state, decisions, and outcomes so they can be reviewed later without distortion or hindsight bias.

Behavioral Record​

The collection of timestamped behavioral evidence captured in TradeMonkey, including reflections, emotions, conviction, and plan adherence. It is not a narrative or diary — it is an evidence log.

Behavioral Recap​

A condensed replay of a single trade that brings together financial outcome, psychology, rules, screenshots, and notes in one view. Used to review what happened after a trade closes.

Thread (Trade Thread)​

The chronological event timeline for a single trade. Threads show the raw sequence of events — trade creation, notes, reflections, rule checks, exits — exactly as they occurred. If Behavioral Recap is the replay, the Thread is the full footage.

Reflection​

A timestamped behavioral snapshot capturing execution state, intent, and observations at a specific moment. Reflections can be trade-linked or free-form and are structured so behavior can be analyzed, not interpreted.

Trade-Linked Reflection​

A reflection attached to a specific trade, typically recorded at entry, exit, or post-trade. Appears in the Trade Thread, Behavioral Recap, and behavioral analytics.

Free-Form Reflection (State Snapshot)​

A reflection not tied to a trade, used to capture execution state, plans, or observations outside of a specific position (e.g. pre-session, post-session, non-trading days).

Emotional State​

One or more selected labels describing how you felt at a decision point (e.g. Calm, Confident, Fear, FOMO). Emotional State is recorded, not evaluated.

Conviction (1–10)​

A numeric rating representing how strong the setup or decision felt at a given moment. Conviction is used to detect confidence stability or erosion over time.

Conviction Gap​

The difference between exit conviction and entry conviction. Used to identify whether confidence held, strengthened, or collapsed during a trade.

Plan Adherence​

A record of whether execution followed your predefined plan: Yes

Partial

No

Plan adherence is descriptive, not moral.

Rule​

A user-defined condition used to evaluate execution (e.g. risk limits, time rules, structural requirements). Rules are checked against reconciled trade data.

Rules vs Reality​

A view that compares declared rules against actual execution outcomes to surface compliance and drift.

Drift​

A measurable divergence between intended execution and actual behavior or outcome over time. Drift is detected through patterns, not single events.

Drift Detection​

A system view that aggregates behavioral and execution data across many trades to surface repeatable patterns, strengths, and risk areas. Outputs are descriptive signals, not instructions.

Reconciliation​

The process of aligning behavioral records with broker-confirmed financial data via CSV imports. Behavior is preserved as logged; financial truth is corrected to broker reality.

Broker CSV​

A trade history export from your broker or prop firm containing execution and financial data. Used for reconciliation and outcome verification.

Orphaned Trade​

An imported trade that contains financial data but no behavioral data (emotions, conviction, adherence). These trades still count for P&L and rules and can be completed later by adding reflections.

Equity Curve​

A visual representation of account balance or P&L over time, built from reconciled broker data.

AI Analysis​

Optional, user-initiated analysis that summarizes patterns already present in your data. AI does not generate trades, advice, or decisions.

Descriptive (Non-Prescriptive)​

A core design principle of TradeMonkey. The system shows correlations and patterns but does not tell you what to do next.

Execution​

What you actually did in the market, including timing, sizing, exits, and deviations — regardless of intent.

Outcome​

The broker-confirmed financial result of a trade after reconciliation.

Signal​

A repeatable correlation between behavior and outcome (e.g. "When X appears, Y tends to follow"). Signals describe tendencies, not certainty.

Pattern​

A cluster of similar signals appearing across multiple trades. Patterns require volume to stabilize.

Volume Threshold​

The number of trades required before behavioral patterns become reliable. Typically dozens, not a handful.

Final Note​

TradeMonkey uses precise language intentionally. This glossary defines how terms are used inside the system, regardless of how they may be used elsewhere. Clarity reduces noise. Noise hides drift.