Log Contract Details and Expiration Cycles
Record contract symbols, expiration dates, tick sizes, margin requirements, and roll dates so you can compare performance across different futures products and delivery months.
Futures trading demands precision, discipline, and rigorous record-keeping across multiple contract expirations, margin requirements, and volatile price swings. Whether you're trading agricultural commodities, currency futures, equity indices, or energy contracts, Mantis gives futures traders a private, on-device journal to document every position, track margin usage, analyze roll strategies, and review performance across different contract months. Because futures markets operate nearly 24 hours with significant leverage, maintaining detailed trade records helps you identify which setups align with your risk tolerance and which expiration cycles yield the most consistent results. With all data stored locally on your iPhone—no cloud sync, no external servers—you control your trading insights while building the systematic review habits that separate disciplined futures traders from those who chase volatility without a plan.
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Why traders use Mantis
Track Margin and Leverage Metrics
Document initial margin, maintenance margin, and realized leverage on each trade to understand how position sizing impacts your account during periods of high volatility.
Review Overnight and Weekend Holds
Tag trades held through settlement or over weekends, then analyze whether overnight exposure aligns with your edge or introduces unnecessary gap risk.
Analyze Performance by Asset Class
Filter entries by commodity type—metals, energies, grains, indices, currencies—to discover which sectors match your trading style and market conditions.
Private, On-Device Storage
Every journal entry, chart screenshot, and performance statistic lives only on your iPhone, giving you complete privacy without reliance on cloud services or third-party platforms.
Build Pre-Market and Post-Settlement Routines
Use daily review prompts to document pre-open research, settlement observations, and rollover decisions, reinforcing the habits that improve consistency in fast-moving futures markets.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track multiple futures contracts and expiration months in Mantis?
Yes. You can log each contract separately with custom tags for product type, expiration month, and roll strategy, then filter your journal to compare performance across different futures and delivery cycles.
How does Mantis help me review margin and leverage management?
You can record margin requirements, account balance, and effective leverage in each trade entry, then analyze statistics over time to see how position sizing correlates with drawdowns or winning streaks.
Does Mantis sync my futures trading data to the cloud?
No. Mantis stores all journal entries, screenshots, and statistics locally on your iPhone. There is no iCloud sync or cloud backup, so your trading data remains entirely private and under your control.
Can I attach charts or settlement reports to my futures trades?
Absolutely. You can attach photos of futures charts, margin statements, or settlement sheets to any journal entry, keeping all relevant context in one place for later review.
Is Mantis suitable for tracking both intraday and multi-day futures positions?
Yes. Whether you scalp index futures intraday or hold commodity contracts across sessions, Mantis lets you document entry reasoning, risk parameters, and exit decisions for any holding period.
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.