How to Enter a Limit Order Trade?

[timmbbo]

I'm having problems entering a limit order.

Right after this bar closes (at 2055.25), I want to enter a limit trade, to enter at 2055.50, one tick past the close of the bar. I've tried each of these calls:

myEntryOrder = EnterLongStopLimit(High[1] + (1 * TickSize), High[1], "SMA Cross Entry");
myEntryOrder = EnterLongLimit(High[1] + (1 * TickSize));
myEntryOrder = EnterLongStop(High[1] + (1 * TickSize));

The value of (High[1] + (1 * TickSize)) is properly calculated to be 2055.50; however, I keep getting entered on the trade (when simming) at 2055.25, not 2055.50 where I want to enter my long.

How to fix? Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello timmbo,

Thanks for opening the thread.

When you are referencing High[1], you are referencing the high of the previous bar.

If you would like to place a limit order one tick above the closing price of the current bar, I suggest to use Close[0] instead of High[1].

I would advise to place print statements of the High[1] and Close[0] when you submit the order, so you can see the price when the order submits within the NinjaScript Output window.

I also suggest to use Trace Orders within your strategy so you can monitor order submissions and see what is happening within the script.

Debugging tips on using TraceOrders and Print() statements can be found below:

http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=3418

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.