120 min bar series query

[sburtt]

Hi All,

I am trading on a 2 hour time frame, however running back testing and live trading I've noticed that execution is not always at an even time (2pm, 4pm, 6pm,etc) or an odd time (5pm, 7pm, 9pm, etc) rather it is mixed. Given I am using a simple strategy, e.i moving average cross over, shouldn't execution occur at even or odd time, but not mixed? Is there any way of setting the time reset within the strategy, in order for the strategy to start counting bar series at a specific time of the day, e.i. 00.00 (mid night)?

Please advise if my query is not clear. Thanks, J

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello sburtt,

Thank you for your post.

This is due to the Session Template used. If you wish to have the bars on even times you can create a Session Template that starts on such a time.

For information on creating, editing, and deleting Session Templates please visit the following link: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...on_manager.htm

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.

[sburtt]

Hello sburtt,

Thank you for your post.

This is due to the Session Template used. If you wish to have the bars on even times you can create a Session Template that starts on such a time.

For information on creating, editing, and deleting Session Templates please visit the following link: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...on_manager.htm

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.

understood. So basically running a strategy on default 24/7 should enter trades only on even times. Is this correct?

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello sburtt,

That is correct.