Risk-reward is the cornerstone of disciplined trading—it tells you whether your potential profit justifies the risk you're taking on each trade. By tracking your planned risk-reward ratio before entry and comparing it to your actual results after exit, you gain clarity on whether your execution matches your strategy. A trading journal that captures both your intended and realized risk-reward ratios transforms abstract concepts into concrete data, revealing patterns in how you size positions, place stops, and take profits. Mantis helps you log these critical metrics consistently, so you can refine your edge over time and trade with greater confidence.
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Record your intended risk-reward ratio at trade entry, then capture the actual outcome at exit. Mantis stores both figures locally on your device, giving you a clear view of how well your execution aligns with your plan.
Document your exact entry price, stop-loss, and profit target for every trade. With these details saved on-device, you can calculate your risk-reward ratio instantly and review whether your setup met your criteria.
Filter and sort your journal entries to spot trends—like consistently hitting 2:1 trades or cutting winners short. Because all data lives locally on your iPhone, you have fast, private access to your entire trading history.
Capture screenshots of your setups and add annotations explaining your risk-reward thinking. Mantis keeps everything stored securely on your device, so you can revisit the context behind each decision.
Combine your risk-reward data with win rate to understand your overall expectancy. Mantis helps you see whether a lower win rate with higher R-multiples still yields consistent profitability.
Consistent journaling of risk-reward ratios turns ad-hoc trading into a disciplined system. With all records stored locally, you own your data and can refine your approach without relying on cloud services.
Risk-reward ratio compares the amount you stand to lose (distance from entry to stop-loss) to the amount you stand to gain (distance from entry to profit target). A 1:2 ratio means you risk $1 to potentially make $2. Tracking this ratio helps you evaluate whether a trade setup offers favorable odds before you commit capital.
Subtract your stop-loss price from your entry price to find your risk per share, then subtract your entry from your target to find your reward per share. Divide reward by risk to get the ratio. Mantis lets you log these prices so you can compute and review the ratio for every trade in your journal.
Your planned ratio reflects your pre-trade analysis, while your actual ratio shows what happened in practice. Comparing the two reveals whether you're moving stops prematurely, taking profits too early, or letting losses run. A journal that captures both helps you diagnose execution gaps.
No. Mantis stores all trade data—including your risk-reward ratios, prices, and notes—locally on your iPhone only. There is no iCloud sync or cloud backup, so your journal remains private and under your control at all times.
Many traders review weekly or monthly to spot trends in their execution. Regular reviews help you see whether you're consistently honoring your planned ratios or drifting from your strategy. Mantis makes it easy to filter past trades and analyze your risk-reward patterns whenever you choose.
Important: Mantis is a trading journal and analytics tool. This page is not investment advice, not financial advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security or instrument. Trading involves risk; past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.