In this Trading Plan guide we aimt to teach, how a simple yet successful trading plan is what will ensure you consistent profits, not having one is detrimental to your overall trading experience. Those without a trading plan will not last long within Forex. Your trading plan is what will help you decide what trades to take and how to tackle the market, it is also an essential tool in making sure you stay on track and don't allow external factors such as your emotions affect your trades. Over time with experience, you will gain your edge and be able to tweak your trading plan to suit you most. A solid trading plan should breakdown the way you approach the market when entering a trade and should answer the following: - Reason for taking the trade- When will the trade be taken- What strategy is in place for the trade?Your trading plan is essential as it will include:- Precise breakdown of your trading strategy- Your market routine prior and after taking your trade- A checklist to ensure your trade criteria have been met prior to making your trade- Trading rules and goals with realistic time deadlines- A trading journal for personal self assessment - this is essential.