Backtesting with EOD data and EnterLongStop()

[mikea59]

I am trying to enter a position with a EnterLongStop() order during backtesting using EOD data and the orders never get executed and I am not sure why. If I submit the order and the next bar goes through my stop position, why wouldn't the order be placed. I've tried the various options for EnterLongStop() including using this one:

EnterLongStop(int barsInProgressIndex, bool liveUntilCancelled, int quantity, double stopPrice,string signalName)

with liveUntilCancelled = true, but still no entries. I am using
CalculateOnBarClose = true; - if that makes a difference.

The log says something like this:

"... order has been ignored since the stop price is less than or equal to the close price of the current bar."

Why won't the order stay open since liveUntilCancelled = true?

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Mike, it sounds like you submit the stop order at an invalid price - please print your stop order price and the last Close (bid / ask in realtime) to make sure a valid stop price is used as the order is created in your script.

[mikea59]

Perhaps I misunderstand the EnterLongStop() API. If I'm doing EOD backtesting, and I want to place an order to go long on a stock if the price exceeds the close of the current bar, how would I do that?

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Mike, you just need to make sure you submit the order at an appropriate price-it wouldn't make sense to place a buy stop order below the current market price because it would be triggered immediately. Try entering a higher price for the order.

[mikea59]

Ah, yes, that did it, thanks!