Problems with position sizing with Automated strategy

[fruitfly]

Hello,

I am experiencing difficulties regarding position sizing in my code. What I would like to do is to enter positions based on my current account balance instead of entering a position with a default of 10k.

So far I have tried using the GetAccountValue function. when i go to compile the code, everything is fine. However when i go to backtest, it is opening one dollar positions.

here is the buying criterion section of my code:

if ((HAupperwick/HAbody)>1.2&&HAlowerwick<HAbody/20)// buying criterion
            {
                EnterLong((int)GetAccountValue(AccountItem.BuyingPower), "");
				EntryPrice=GetCurrentBid();
				SetTrailStop(CalculationMode.Ticks, SL);
            }

i have attached the entire code as well for further scrutiny.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

fruitfly, GetAccountValue would not be working for backtesting use, it would be realtime / live property only - you would see a value of 0 returned on historical bars.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/getaccountvalue.htm

You can either custom calculate a qty to use, or base this of the ByAccountSize setting we have, where the qty would be calculated by NT based on your set AccountSize -

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/accountsize.htm