Strategy not working

[ibrown]

Hi,

I have created a simple strategy using the Wizard.

The strategy I have is when price crosses above a 50 EMA a buy will occur and when the price crosses below the EMA is triggers a sell.

When backtesting it no trades occur, not sure if my code is correct.

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Thanks
Ivan

[NinjaTrader_AdamP]

ibrown,

You are adding EMA's with 0 period. You will want to use something like EMA(50), etc. Currently what you have is a CrossAbove() and CrossBelow() condition for two equal EMA's.

Please let me know if I may assist further.

[ibrown]

I have now added the 50 but still not getting anything.

Code:
protectedoverridevoid Initialize()
{
Add(EMA(50));
Add(EMA(50));
Add(EMA(50));
Add(EMA(50));
SetProfitTarget("", CalculationMode.Ticks, 50);
SetStopLoss("", CalculationMode.Ticks, 25, false);
CalculateOnBarClose = true;
}
///<summary>
/// Called on each bar update event (incoming tick)
///</summary>
protectedoverridevoid OnBarUpdate()
{
// Condition set 1
if (CrossAbove(EMA(50), EMA(50), 1))
{
EnterLong(1, "");
}
// Condition set 2
if (CrossBelow(EMA(50), EMA(50), 1))
{
EnterShort(1, "");
}

[ibrown]

not sure if it makes any difference I trading the EUR/USD on 24/7 session templete using a tick chart.

[NinjaTrader_AdamP]

ibrown,

CrossAbove(EMA(50),EMA(50),1) will never occur because its basically asking, if a 50 period ema crosses above a 50 period ema. I would suggest using two different periods for the EMA. What are you trying to do? Close crossing the EMA or two EMA's crossing eachother?

[ibrown]

i am wanting to use just 1 EMA with price crossing it.

[NinjaTrader_AdamP]

ibrown,

You probably want to use CrossAbove(Close,EMA(50),1) and CrossBelow(Close,EMA(50),1).

Please let me know if I may assist further.

[ibrown]

not sure what to do next. can't work out how to do it in the Wizard but I haven't compiled or clicked unlock code.

[NinjaTrader_AdamP]

ibrown,

Please see the attached screenshot. It should show you how to implement the CrossAbove condition.

Please let me know if I may assist further.

[ibrown]

ah yep looks like its done it!!!

Screenshot:

[NinjaTrader_AdamP]

ibrown,

I am happy you have resolved your issue.

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