Displaying Higher Timeframe SMA on a Lower Timeframe

[ksarin]

Is there a way to display a higher timeframe Moving Average onto a lower timeframe? I've been trying to do this withing NT, but can't find a way to do this. If anyone knows the answer on how to get this done, it would be much appreciated

[NinjaTrader_Tyler]

Hello ksarin,

Thanks for posting.

It's possible to do this by adding a hidden data series, then having the moving average calculate from that data series. Let's say for example you wanted to plot an SMA based on a 5 minute data series on top of a 1 minute chart. This may be done using the steps below:

- Right-click within the 1 minute chart and go to Data Series

- Using the Instrument selector, add a second data series for the same instrument that's on your chart already, and set its interval to 5 minutes.

- Set the Panel property for this data series to 1, then hide it by setting its Chart style to 'Line on close' and Color to Transparent. Click OK.

- Right-click the chart and go to Indicators. Double click the SMA indicator to add it to the chart, then set its Input Series to the 5 minute data series.

I've provided a link below with more information about working with indicators:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/working_with_indicators.htm

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.

[ksarin]

This worked, thanks!! Although for some reason, my indicators that were previously on the chart disappeared after following the steps you suggested. Had to re-add them again.