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What is Groups and Rules in the Playbook

Nail down your trading strategy by setting up your Playbook rules and groups.

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A well-structured Playbook helps you stay disciplined, track performance, and refine your trading edge. Let’s break it down so you can create Groups/Criteria, and Rules that fit your style.

Playbook Groups

Groups are like folders for your rules — they keep your Playbook organized and easy to follow. In the screenshot example above, you can see groups like:

  • Entry Criteria:

    • What needs to happen before you jump into a trade?

    • Example: A gap up above a key level.

  • Exit Criteria:

    • When’s the right time to cash out?

    • Example: Take Profit hits 5 points.

  • Market Conditions:

    • Are there specific market vibes to keep an eye on?

    Example: SPY is trading above XYZ.

Within each group, you can add rules that describe the specific conditions or patterns you want to track.

Default Rule Criteria

Decide when each rule should pop up based on how your trade plays out. Should it show up:

  • When trade is a winner

  • When trade is a loser

  • When trade is a breakeven

  • Always show this rule

Note: If a trade is already linked to a rule, you cannot change its “show rule only when” setting.

How to Edit Playbook Rules and Groups

  1. In the Playbooks section, click on the Playbook you want to edit.

  2. Select the Rules tab

  3. Click on any rule to open the edit modal — from there, you can:

    • Change the rule details

    • Adjust the “show rule only when” criteria (if eligible)

    • Move it to another group

  4. To add a new rule to a group, click + Add rule under that group.

  5. To create a brand new group, click Add rule group at the top right.

Assign Trades and Track Your Discipline

Once your rules are ready, head to your Trades tab, open a trade, and check off the rules you followed. This lets you track:

  • Follow rate (%)

  • Net profit/loss for trades following the rule

  • Profit factor

  • Win rate

A Playbook is most effective when it’s updated regularly. Review your stats, drop rules that aren’t working, and refine the ones that improve your edge.

🚀 Level up your trading — refine your Playbook, track your results, and join our Community Playbook Sessions to share strategies with other traders.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team — we’re here to help!

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