Variable for Open Equity to determine order quantity remains the same

[Oil_Trader]

I notice on 6.5 that If I set the Qty for order to "starting" Account Size (ex, 100,000)....

Even if the equity is already large due to cumulative profits, it still calculates the quantity as if the equity is still at starting Account Size.

Shouldnt this adjust to the current equity for next order's position size?

[NinjaTrader_Tim]

Hi Oil_Trader,

Unfortunately that is not how the field behaves, you will need to include that logic in your code.

Two options:

Access your account size while running a strategy live (not necessarily with real money) by using the GetAccountValue() method: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...countvalue.htm

Another option would be to create a variable that you input the starting account balance into, and then when each trade closes, you can update that value to run your position sizing calculations.

This sample goes over how to use performance data in your strategy: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ead.php?t=4084