diff --git a/src/trading/journal.py b/src/trading/journal.py
index 061e6fe..4598d69 100644
--- a/src/trading/journal.py
+++ b/src/trading/journal.py
@@ -641,7 +641,7 @@ def journal_menu():
             
             trade = TradeEntry(
                 ticker=ticker,
-                entry_date=datetime.now(),
+                entry_date=entry_date,
                 shares=shares,
                 entry_price=entry_price,
                 target_price=target_price,