The Final Tape
Kill List Starter Kit
8-leak audit, scoring matrix, 7-day tracker, and monthly forensic review
8 leaks audit checklist
Run detection on last 60–100 trades. Check leaks with evidence before ranking.
| Leak | Detection | Rank signal | Found |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance drift | Compliance % by 20-trade bucket | 10+ point drop after wins | |
| Tag patterns on losers | Pivot exit_tag on losers | Tag on 30%+ of losers | |
| Exit quality | Avg R by exit tag | Fear exits −0.3R+ worse than target | |
| Regime mismatch | Expectancy by regime per setup | Negative R in one regime only | |
| Streak behavior | Post-streak compliance + size | Rules slip after 3+ win run | |
| Holding time | Avg R by hold-time bucket | Edge outside your window | |
| R distribution gaps | Setup expectancy on ≥80% compliance | Win rate OK, R negative | |
| Size deviations | planned_risk > 1.05× target | 3+ oversize rows per month |
Kill List scoring matrix (Impact × Frequency)
| Impact \ Frequency | High (30%+ losers) | Medium (15–29%) | Low (<15%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| High avg R loss (−0.5R+) | Rank 1 | Rank 1–2 | Monitor |
| Medium (−0.25R to −0.5R) | Rank 1–2 | Rank 2–3 | Backlog |
| Low (<−0.25R) | Rank 2–3 | Backlog | Ignore until sample grows |
Evidence rubric: High = 20+ trades with consistent pattern. Medium = 10–19. Low = under 10.
7-day action tracker
| Day | Action | Done | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audit columns; add missing fields from the 8-field schema | ||
| 2 | Export last 50 trades; recalculate R on 5 rows | ||
| 3 | Pick one leak category; run detection method | ||
| 4 | Draft Rank 1 with evidence + impact scores | ||
| 5 | Write one behavioral rule for the next 20 trades | ||
| 6 | Block 45-minute monthly review on calendar | ||
| 7 | Set reminder for 20-trade re-measurement |
Monthly forensic review steps
- Log every trade with full 8 fields (weeks 1–4)
- Run compliance trend + tag pivot on losers
- Score top leaks on Impact × Frequency matrix
- Write Rank 1 rule with re-measurement metric
- Execute Rank 1 only for next 20 trades
- Month end: re-run analysis vs baseline; close or continue
Rank 1 draft: _______________________________________________
Metric to re-measure: _______________________________________
Full guide: Trading Kill List: Evidence-Based Performance Fix List
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