How to utilize the Superdom (ATM) feature while in a Strategy...

[LUKE161.8]

I've been running a simple MA cross strat on the SIM and am trying to intergrate the Superdom (ATM) for setting limits and stops while running the strat. I'm getting the impression that this feature is not available? Do I need to create a new strat just for entries and exits? If so how do I set multiple targets? I would also like to figure out how to set a (2%) stop just based off the size of my risk capital.

Thanks in advance for any and all help!!!

Luke

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Luke, you would need to call ATM templates then for your exit management, please check into the per default provided 'SampleAtmStrategy'.

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/UsingASMStrategies.html

[LUKE161.8]

Thanks for the quick reply. If I'm in a trade generated by the strategy, I open the ATM templates (which I've already created) from the Superdom, now how do I execute the order that will not kill the already running strategy? It seems to me the ATM start is completely seperate and the current strategy (MA cross) will not intergrate with it. Does this make sense? Am I just doing the completly wrong thing? Also the default "sampleATM strategy" in the strategy section of the chart does not give me any parameter options regarding limits or stops. PLease enlighten me.

Thanks again,
Luke

[LUKE161.8]

In addition to my last reply, I also just realized that I cannot have the "Chart Trader" open while in a strategy. To my knowledge that is a shortcut to the Superdom/ATM manager right? Why can't I access that? I must be doing something wrong. I just want to be able to manually manage strategy generated orders in order to take profits at descretionary exit points. Please help

Thanks!

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Luke, correct you would need to use the SuperDOM then to manage the called ATM exits, or use two chart, one ChartTrader one, the other for the strategy.

You would need to work the calls to initiate an ATM template used for exits from the NinjaScript strategy code directly (SampleAtmStratregy shows the basic coding needed).

To adjust limits and stops then programmatically please use -

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/AsmStrategyChangeStopTarget.html

[LUKE161.8]

I'm sorry man you have to break this down to English for me. What does "work the calls" mean? Should I just copy and paste the code provided into the current MA Cross strat I'm using? I tried this and I just get errors at the bottom of the screen. Which part in particular of the ATM strat to I need to paste into the strat to "call" it (If that is what it means)? Also, regarding the Superdom, this only works for orders that have an actual "position". When the MA Cross strat generates a order it is reflected only as a unrealized dolloar figure in the stategies tab. It is not reflected in the positions tab. This is why I cannot sync the Superdom to the strategy position. Does this help you see what I'm doing wrong? I really wish you guys had a phone #...
I appreciate your patience. I catch on quick to things but this is a new language for me.

Thanks,

Luke

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

I can for sure understand Luke, it takes some time getting used to a new territory...we can arrange a phone call, for this just contact me at support at ninjatrader dot com Attn Bertrand

A simple copy and paste would unfortunately not work, you would need waive into your existing strategy code - if you prefer to get this coded professionally for you a NinjaScript consultant would be the best way to go -

http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/partners_onlinetrading_NinjaScript.htm

For the position synching of the strategy / account position, please review this link carefully -

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/StrategyPositionVsAccountPosition.html

[LUKE161.8]

Thanks for your empathy, it is appreciated. PLease let me know if I read that link correctly... In order for the running strategy to be in synch with my Positions tab I need to manually place an order in the current direction of the strategy and when the next buy/sell signal is triggered it will synch up and run from there. Also, if I want to trigger an ATM strat I will need to pay someone (haha just kidding), really, I will need to learn how to write it in the current script? I was using Tradestation previously and the easylanguage script looks identical, what can I do to learn the differences between Ninjascript and Easylanguage? I just bought a home study guide for easy language. Will that suffice for learning Ninjascript? Again, I appreciate every second of your time.

Thanks,
Luke

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Luke,

In NT6.5, you will need to take full responsibility in syncing your account position to the strategy position when you start up the strategy. In 7, you will have new features that will help with the syncing process.

If you want to trigger an ATM would indeed require you to write some code. Unfortunately I am not sure how relevant an EasyLanguage guide would be for NinjaScript. EasyLanguage is a proprietary scripting language for TradeStation while NinjaScript is based off of Microsoft C#. You would probably be better served picking up a C# programming book.

[LUKE161.8]

Sounds good, thank you. When is 7 coming out?

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

It's in beta right now, we target a public one within the next month, a production release would follow then several months after this -

http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/NT7/NinjaTrader7.html

[LUKE161.8]

If I'm trading live, do I need to put an order in - in order to synch it or is this just for the demo version? I would imagine that by running a strategy your in affect are telling the system you want to enter upon the trigger. Also, if my acct is synched to my strategy and I take a limit does the strategy then enter me in the next time it is triggered (ma cross) or do I need to watch it and manually enter a position so it synchs up. Do you see what I'm getting at with this? That doesn't strike me as very automated.

Thanks again for your help!

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Luke, this is just for starting the strategy up realtime in case it's in a position carried over from historical data. If you do not want to do this, just use the 'WaitUntilFlat' option for starting it up -

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/StrategiesTab.html