Import trades overview
Importing is the fastest way to bring weeks or months of trades into Tradestacker at once. The import wizard walks you through four short steps and previews everything before anything is saved.
Before you start
Export your trade history from your broker as a file. Tradestacker reads CSV and TSV files (and some brokers' HTML exports, like MetaTrader reports). See Supported brokers for the exact export steps for your platform.
The 4 steps
Step 1 — Pick your broker
Choose your broker from the list. This tells Tradestacker which column names to expect, so the auto-mapping is more accurate. Don't see your broker? You can still import — pick a close match or use the generic mapping and adjust by hand.
Step 2 — Choose a method
Pick how you want to add the trades:
- Upload a file — the usual path: drop in the CSV/TSV (or HTML) you exported.
- Manual — switch to entering a trade by hand instead.
Step 3 — Upload & map columns
Upload your file. Tradestacker reads the headers and auto-detects which column is the symbol, side, price, quantity, dates, P&L, and commissions/fees. Review the mapping and fix anything it didn't catch — see Map your CSV columns.
Step 4 — Confirm & import
Tradestacker shows a preview of the rows it's about to import so you can check them. When everything looks right, confirm and the trades land in your journal.
💡 Tip: You can target an import to a specific account — for example, send your prop-firm CSV into your prop-firm account so your live and funded numbers stay separate.
After importing
Imported fills become executions and are paired with FIFO, just like manual trades, so your P&L is calculated automatically. Changed your mind? Every import can be undone within 24 hours — see Undo an import.
⚠️ Note: The Free plan caps you at 10 trades. If an import would push you over, upgrade to Premium ($14.99/month, or $9.99/month billed yearly) for unlimited trades.