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The TradeAlign Score is a binary, execution-based metric designed to measure how closely a trade aligns with the trader’s defined playbook. It exists to answer one question: Was this trade executed according to the rules?

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Overview

The score evaluates execution quality, not profitability. It is calculated using a yes/no (1 or 0) framework across predefined execution rules. Markets are probabilistic. Outcomes vary. But execution doesn’t have to.

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Purpose

Measure execution, not outcome

The score ensures trades are evaluated independently of P&L. Discipline is reinforced regardless of win or loss.

Enforce rule integrity

The score acts as a structural safeguard for your playbook. Any deviation is reflected immediately.

Provide clear feedback

Because the score is binary, it removes ambiguity. Each rule is either followed or not followed.

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What the TradeAlign Score is not

  • It is not a profitability metric
  • It is not a grading of trade quality
  • It is not subjective
It is a mechanical reflection of execution alignment.

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How the score is calculated

The TradeAlign Score is calculated from the Execution Rating of a trade. Each execution rule defined in the playbook is evaluated as:
ResultPoints
Yes — rule was followed1 point
No — rule was violated0 points
There is no partial credit. The final score represents the percentage of execution rules followed for that trade.
Example: If a trade has 10 execution rules and 8 are followed, the TradeAlign Score is 80%.

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Relationship to execution rating

  • Execution Rating = the qualitative assessment of rule adherence
  • TradeAlign Score = the quantitative output of that assessment
Together, they provide both clarity and measurability.

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Interpreting the score

Strong rule adherence. Reliable execution data. Strategy performance can be evaluated meaningfully.
Rule violations present. Behavioral drift. Strategy results become unreliable indicators of effectiveness.
The score should always be reviewed alongside, not instead of, traditional performance metrics.

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Why binary scoring matters

Binary scoring removes interpretation, eliminates emotional grading, forces clarity in rule design, and makes discipline measurable.
A rule that cannot be scored yes or no is not an execution rule.

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Key takeaway

The TradeAlign Score measures the only variable a trader fully controls: execution. It shifts focus from “Did this trade make money?” to “Did I follow the rules?” Consistent alignment creates the conditions for long-term performance.