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Switch from Edgewonk to Vigil

Edgewonk is a desktop-based trade journal that focuses on statistical edge analysis and behavioral pattern detection. It uses an Excel-based format and supports manual trade entry with detailed tagging.

Why Traders Switch from Edgewonk

Edgewonk is a solid trade journal, but most journals share the same fundamental limitation: they store your trades and show you charts, but they do not tell you what to change. You can see that Tuesday was a losing day, but not why. You can see your win rate dropped, but not which specific behavior caused it.

Vigil takes a different approach. Instead of being a passive log, it runs an AI-powered audit against your trading data. The audit identifies concrete patterns -- revenge trading after losses, oversizing on specific instruments, holding losers too long on Fridays, violating your prop firm drawdown rules during the London session. These are the kind of insights that actually change your P&L.

If you are trading a prop firm account, Vigil also monitors your trades against the firm's specific rules (daily loss limits, max drawdown, consistency requirements) and warns you before you breach. No other trade journal does this.

Edgewonk vs Vigil
EdgewonkVigil
Statistical edge analysis with expected value calculationsAI identifies behavioral patterns automatically -- no manual tagging needed
Behavioral pattern tagging (tilt, revenge trading, FOMO)Cloud-based with client-side parsing for access anywhere
Desktop app with offline data storageProp firm integration with real-time rule monitoring
Custom metrics and scoring formulasStructured audit output you can act on immediately
How to Migrate from Edgewonk to Vigil

Step 1: Export from Edgewonk

  1. Open Edgewonk on your computer.
  2. Go to the Journal tab.
  3. Click File > Export or use the export icon.
  4. Save the .xlsx file.

Step 2: Import to Vigil

  1. Go to Vigil and sign up for a free account.
  2. Navigate to Dashboard > Import.
  3. Drag and drop your XLSX file or click to browse.
  4. Vigil auto-detects the Edgewonk format and maps all columns.
  5. Review the parsed trades and click "Save Import".

Step 3: Run Your First Audit

  1. Once your trades are imported, click "Run Audit" on your dashboard.
  2. Vigil analyzes your entire trade history for patterns and rule violations.
  3. Review the audit report -- it highlights your biggest leaks with specific, actionable recommendations.
What You Gain by Switching
  • +AI-powered trade audits that identify behavioral patterns and risk management failures automatically.
  • +Prop firm rule monitoring with real-time drawdown tracking against your specific firm's limits.
  • +Privacy-first architecture -- all trade parsing happens in your browser, not on a server.
  • +Consistency analysis across time periods, sessions, and instruments to spot degrading performance early.
  • +Free import with no trade limits -- bring your full Edgewonk history.
Edgewonk Columns We Import
DateSymbolDirectionEntryExitSizeResultCommission

Ready to switch from Edgewonk?

Import your trades in under 2 minutes. Free, private, no credit card required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I migrate from Edgewonk to Vigil?

Export your trades from Edgewonk as XLSX (Excel), then upload the file to Vigil's import page. Vigil automatically detects the Edgewonk format, maps all columns, and normalizes your trades. The entire process takes under two minutes.

Will I lose any data switching from Edgewonk?

No. Vigil imports all trade data that Edgewonk exports including symbols, direction, entry/exit prices, quantities, and P&L. Some Edgewonk-specific fields like custom tags or notes may not transfer, but all core trade data is preserved.

Is Vigil free to use after switching from Edgewonk?

Vigil offers a free tier that includes trade importing, basic analytics, and AI audits. You can import your full Edgewonk history at no cost and start getting insights immediately.

What does Vigil do that Edgewonk does not?

The core difference is AI-powered trade auditing. While Edgewonk stores and displays your trades, Vigil runs a structured analysis that identifies behavioral patterns, rule violations, drawdown risks, and consistency issues. It is built specifically for prop firm traders who need to understand why they are losing money, not just how much.

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By the Vigil Research Team. Prop firm rules verified against official documentation. Updated March 2026.