adding symbols

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

We have it on our list of future enhancements already. No ETA yet.

[daven]

Adding Symbols to Instrument Master

Is there an easy way to add symbols to the instrument master. I mean stock symbols. When I try to enter a new stock symbol, I do a search on the ticker and nothing ever comes back. I'm fine with just entering them but that doesn't seem to work either. I've started daytrading certain kinds of momentum stock and I'd sure like to trade them with my NT, but right now I have to use IB's stock entry system and I pretty much hate it.
Thanks for your help.
daven

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Hello daven,

I suggest to select "stock" under Type in the Instrument Manager and hit search. You will generate a list of all available stocks by default in NinjaTrader. If the stock is not available you can manually create a stock by clicking New. Enter all correct parameters, such as currency, exchange, etc. Don't forget to enter the correct symbol mapping under the Misc-tab next to the data feed provider you are using. Add the stock to your instrument list by highlighting it and clicking the arrow pointing to the left. You can now select the stock from the Dynamic SuperDOM.

[daven]

Adding Stocks

I tried to do what you said but stocks wasn't a choice on my menu. I just checked with Mirus and they are a futures house only so I'll never be able to look at a stock from their feed. I'm going to check my IB connection and see if that will work.
Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Correct, you will need to be connected with a data feed provider that support equities, like IB. Let me know if "stocks" is available when connected to IB.