Sma

[imalil]

I'm using an SMA with a period of 20. It works after the first 20 bars, but at market open it gives me problems.

Is there a way to say something like: if (there are < 20 bars printed), then SMA period is 5. Else, SMA period is 20.

Can you give an example if this is possible?

Thank you.

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello imali,

Thanks for your post.

By default, most indicators that have plots will not display their plots until 20 bars have been processed. It would not matter if you used an SMA with a period of 1 or 100.

You could create a custom copy of the SMA indicator and add the property BarsRequiredToPlot = x where x would be the value you prefer. Keep in mind that if x is less than the period of the SMA that the moving average during that time will be inaccurate.

Reference: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...iredtoplot.htm