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Switch from Stonk Journal to Vigil

Stonk Journal is a free, lightweight trade journaling app aimed at beginner traders. It focuses on simplicity with manual trade entry, basic analytics, and a confidence rating system.

Why Traders Switch from Stonk Journal

Stonk Journal 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.

Stonk Journal vs Vigil
Stonk JournalVigil
Free, simple trade loggingAI-powered analysis that turns raw trade data into actionable insights
Manual entry with confidence ratingsAutomatic format detection -- no manual entry required
Basic P&L and R:R trackingProp firm rule tracking with drawdown alerts
Lightweight and easy to useScales from beginner to professional without switching tools
How to Migrate from Stonk Journal to Vigil

Step 1: Export from Stonk Journal

  1. Open Stonk Journal and go to your trade log.
  2. Click the export or download icon.
  3. Save the CSV 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 CSV file or click to browse.
  4. Vigil auto-detects the Stonk Journal 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 Stonk Journal history.
Stonk Journal Columns We Import
DateSymbolTypeEntryExitSizeP&LR:R

Ready to switch from Stonk Journal?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I migrate from Stonk Journal to Vigil?

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

Will I lose any data switching from Stonk Journal?

No. Vigil imports all trade data that Stonk Journal exports including symbols, direction, entry/exit prices, quantities, and P&L. Some Stonk Journal-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 Stonk Journal?

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

What does Vigil do that Stonk Journal does not?

The core difference is AI-powered trade auditing. While Stonk Journal 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.