Ballast: Invest Wisely

Stability in Turbulent Markets

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Gather your thoughts more easily with Siri and Shortcut integration. Save notes straight from your browser. Ballast is your emotional anchor for smarter investing. This powerful decision assistant helps you navigate market volatility with greater clarity and confidence by tracking your emotions, predictions, and investment decision-making process. Key Features Decision Frameworks • Follow guided "Buy" and "Sell" consideration flows • Align decisions with your personal investment strategy • Structure your thinking during critical moments • Create a record of your decision-making process Emotion Tracking • Monitor your confidence levels (0-100) for specific assets • Track market sentiment from Fear to Greed • Understand how emotions correlate with your decisions • Identify patterns that impact your investing Prediction Tracking • Record price targets with confidence levels • Set target dates to test your market timing • Learn from your hits and misses • Develop a more calibrated sense of probabilities Notes and Targets • Capture observations about specific assets • Set buy/sell price targets with rationales • Create personal reflections on market conditions • Build a searchable library of your investment thinking Keep Tabs on the Market • Track stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and indices • View performance across customisable time periods • Organise assets into Markets, Portfolio and Watchlist views. Document Your Investment Strategy • Define your approach (value, growth, dividend focus) • Document your buying methodology • Outline selling criteria for consistent exit decisions • Set target cash positions and investment timelines Clean, Calming Interface • Distraction-free design promotes clear thinking • Expandable card-based UI for focused analysis • Consistent navigation across all screens • Dark and light mode support How Ballast Works • Set your personal investment strategy and approach in the Profile screen • Add assets to your Markets, Portfolio and Watchlist screens • Make thoughtful predictions with confidence levels • Use structured frameworks when considering trades • Track your emotional temperature during market events • Learn from your prediction accuracy and decision quality Who Should Use Ballast? • Long-term investors seeking to avoid emotional decision mistakes • Active traders wanting to improve prediction accuracy • New investors building disciplined habits from the start • Anyone who has ever regretted a panic sell or FOMO purchase Privacy and Security • Your investment data stays on your device • Optional anonymous sharing of predictions and sentiment • No personal financial information required • No third-party advertising Ballast is a decision support tool, not a financial advisor. The app does not provide investment advice or recommendations. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

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A fresh new look. Integration with Siri, App Shortcuts, Share screen. Save URLs and text to your notes. Update your targets as you research. Better graphs. Track your buys and sells.

Version 1.0.1

The developer, Trevor Sweetnam, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Financial Info
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

  • Seller
    • Trevor Sweetnam
  • Size
    • 32.6 MB
  • Category
    • Finance
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Ballast
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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