TrackEdge Blog
Practical guides for traders and investors.
Stock Price Alerts: What They Are and How Traders Use Them
Price alerts let you monitor markets without watching screens all day. Here's how they work, when to use above vs below alerts, and how to avoid alert fatigue.
How to Build a Stock Watchlist That Actually Helps You Trade Better
Most watchlists are a random collection of tickers that never get acted on. Here's how to build one with intention — what to include, how to organise it, and how price alerts change the game.
Trading Journal App vs Spreadsheet: Which Is Better in 2025?
Spreadsheets are free and familiar. Trading journal apps are faster and more powerful. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide which is right for your trading style.
How to Set Financial Goals You'll Actually Hit
Most financial goals fail because they're vague. Here's a practical framework for setting savings goals with real timelines, target amounts, and a tracking system that works.
What Is a Good Savings Rate? (And How to Actually Measure Yours)
The average savings rate sits around 5%. The FIRE community targets 50%+. Here's what a good savings rate actually looks like, how to calculate yours, and why tracking it monthly changes behaviour.
The 50/30/20 Budget Rule Explained (With a Real Example)
The 50/30/20 rule is one of the simplest budgeting frameworks that actually works. Here's what each bucket means, a real example, and how to adapt it for investors.
How to Track Your Portfolio Performance (And Compare It to the S&P 500)
Raw portfolio returns can be misleading. Here's how to properly measure your performance, why benchmarking against the S&P 500 matters, and how to do it.
Capital Gains Tax for Retail Investors: What to Track and Why It Matters
Short-term vs long-term capital gains, what records you need to keep, and why most retail investors get caught out at tax time.
Win Rate, Profit Factor, and Expectancy: The Three Metrics Every Trader Needs
Win rate alone tells you almost nothing. Here's how to calculate profit factor and expectancy — and what each number actually means for your trading.
How to Keep a Trading Journal (And Why Most Traders Don't)
A trading journal is the single most effective tool for improving performance. Here's exactly what to log, how to structure it, and why most traders still skip it.