Alexander A Johnson

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What is post-trade analysis and how does it improve forex strategies?

Post-trade analysis (PTA) reviews execution quality, slippage, and strategy performance after trades settle. Institutions run Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA), benchmarking fills vs. market midpoints. They assess whether algos, venues, or brokers added value. For example, if average slippage exceeded 0.5 pips during NFP, risk desks adjust execution rules. Benefits: transparency, improved broker negotiations, and better capital allocation. Retail traders can run PTA by journaling entry/exit vs. planned levels, calculating average slippage and missed profits. Risks: overanalyzing noise rather than systemic issues. PTA is vital because no edge survives without feedback loops—continuous review sharpens both execution and decision-making.