Export Your Trade History from cTrader

Last updated: May 28, 2026

This guide will help you export your closed trade history from cTrader in Excel format, ready for import into Skatteguru.

Use the cTrader Desktop or cTrader Web version to perform the export. The mobile app does not support exporting trade history.

Language must be set to English

cTrader must be set to English before exporting. If the platform is in another language, column headers and trade directions (Buy/Sell) will be translated, and the file may not import correctly.

To change language: click your profile icon → Settings → Language → select English. Restart cTrader after changing.

Steps to export from cTrader

Open cTrader and log in

Open cTrader Desktop or cTrader Web and log in to your live account (not a demo account).

Go to the History tab

Go to the History tab at the bottom of the Trade Watch panel.

Enable the required columns

Right-click on any column header and make sure the following columns are enabled:

Symbol

Trading instrument (e.g. EURUSD, XAUUSD)

Opening direction

Buy or Sell

Closing time

Date and time the trade was closed

Entry price

Price at which you entered the trade

Closing price

Price at which you exited the trade

Closing quantity

Number of lots or contracts

Gross

Gross profit or loss

Net

Net profit or loss

Balance

Account balance after the trade

Swap

Swap fees (if applicable)

Commission

Commission costs

Export the statement

Click the Statement button (usually green, located at the top right of the History panel).

Save as Excel

Choose Excel as the format and click Save. Save the file with a clear name, for example: ctrader-trades-2025.xlsx.

Verify the exported file

Open the file in Excel or another spreadsheet app and check that:

Dates are present and recognizable (e.g. 28/01/2025 or 01/28/2025)
Trade directions show as Buy and Sell (in English)
Column headers are in English
No trades are missing from your expected date range

Upload to Skatteguru

Upload the Excel file(s) to Skatteguru and select cTrader as the source. Skatteguru will automatically read your trades and calculate your K4 form.

Tips for Best Results

Export in batches: For long trading histories, export in smaller date ranges (e.g. per quarter or half-year) for easier handling.
Net vs Gross P/L: Skatteguru uses the Net P/L figure, which includes commissions and swaps.
Currency conversion: If you trade in USD, EUR, or other currencies, Skatteguru automatically converts values to SEK using exchange rates from Riksbanken (the Swedish Central Bank).
Keep your originals: Always keep the original export file as a backup.

Common Issues

Problem	Solution
File is in another language	Switch cTrader to English and re-export
Missing columns	Right-click column headers and enable all recommended columns
Very few or no trades	Check your date filter or confirm you are looking at closed positions
Date format looks wrong	Open in Excel and format the date column if needed

Missing transactions?

If your cTrader export is missing transactions, you can add them manually using our custom CSV format. See our CSV format instructions for details on how to add any type of transaction.

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