What it is
Tessera shows trade times in a way that matches how you think about your trading day - your timezone and calendar dates - so “today,” “this week,” and “January” mean what you expect on the Trade Log, in statistics, and in reports.
What you can do
- Set your timezone in account settings (and per account where the app allows)
- Filter the Trade Log, statistics, simulator, and Trade Review by start and end dates on the calendar you use every day
- Use quick ranges such as today, last 7 / 14 / 30 days, or all-time
- Provide a statement timezone when importing CSV files so entry and exit times land on the correct days
- Understand why a closed trade appears in the period when it closed, not when it opened
How it works
Your timezone setting
Once your timezone is set:
- Today means your local calendar day where you are - not midnight in another region.
- Date filters on the Trade Log, statistics, simulator, and Trade Review interpret your chosen start and end dates in that timezone.
- Reports can show a reporting timezone in their summary so you know which zone was used for session-style breakdowns.
If you trade on multiple accounts in different regions, check whether the app lets you set timezone per account; otherwise one global preference applies.
Picking a date range (what you see in the app)
In most places you pick dates the normal way: from and to on a calendar, plus optional presets.
| Where | What you typically choose |
|---|---|
| Trade Log | Calendar dates + presets (today, 7 days, etc.) |
| Statistics | Same as Trade Log - filters stay aligned |
| Simulator | Same date logic when you scope a run |
| Trade Review | Chart window by date or preset |
| Reports | Start and end date when you generate a report |
| Dashboard cards | Presets per card, or a custom range on the main summary |
Use one place (usually Trade Log or statistics) when you want to answer “how did I do in January?” - then run reports or the simulator on that same period so the trade set matches.
Exit date rule
For closed trades, a date filter includes a trade when its exit (close) falls inside the range - not its entry.
Example: Opened 31 December, closed 2 January → counts as January when you filter January.
Open trades still show when you view open positions; exit-date filtering mainly affects closed-trade stats and lists.
CSV imports
When you import a CSV, you are asked for the timezone of the statement (e.g. where your broker stamped times). Get this wrong and trades can shift to the wrong day in your log - especially around session boundaries.
See Custom CSV import and Brokers overview for per-broker requirements.
Dashboard vs Trade Log dates
Dashboard cards mostly use presets (today, last 30 days, all-time). If you set a custom range on the dashboard summary, it may not match the exact same calendar days as a range on the Trade Log.
Practical tip: For journaling and “how did I do this month?” use Trade Log or statistics date filters. Use the dashboard for overview cards, not as the source of truth for a specific local month.
Preset timeframes
- Today - from the start of your local day until now
- Last 7 / 14 / 30 days - rolling recent window
- All-time - every closed trade on the account (no date cut-off)
Limitations
- Wrong timezone on CSV import puts trades on the wrong days - fix the import metadata or re-import.
- Comparing a report to the Trade Log? Use the same account, dates, and timezone or counts may differ slightly.
- Brokers record times in their own format; Tessera aligns them to your filters - if something looks off by a few hours, check timezone on import and in settings.