Strategy analyzer in Topstep account

[Apo84]

I use ninjatrader through Topstep, so I have a Ninjatrader license generated from Topstep. Can I only use strategy analyzer? If with this license it is not possible to use it, what alternatives do I have?
Thanks Alberto

[NinjaTrader_ShawnB]

Hello Apo84,

Thank you for your post.

Yes, you can use that key. For NinjaTrader 8. Please download historical data for the instrument and dates you want to backtest in the Strategy Analyzer.

To download historical data first make sure NinjaTrader is connected and historical data is available from your data provider.


1. In the Control Center, go to Tools > Import > Historical Data > Expand the Download menu

2. Select an instrument for data to be downloaded. (Tip: You may also select an instrument list)

3. Select the desired Start and End date range

4. Select the desired Intervals and Data Types

5. Press the "Download" button to begin the download



A message in the bottom right of the Historical Data Window will appear and display the status of the download.


To cancel a historical data request close the Historical Data Window window.


To run a Backtest of a strategy:

1.	Open a Strategy Analyzer window under New > Strategy Analyzer. Select the Backtest type of "Standard"

2.	Select the strategy you would like to backtest

3.	Select the instrument and Data Series you would like to backtest

4.	Set the strategy and backtest parameters

5.	Select the "Run" button to start the backtest

Here is a video tutorial that covers how to backtest a strategy using the Strategy Analyzer:
NinjaTrader 8 - Backtesting Strategies

Here is the Backtest a Strategy Help Guide to assist you further.

Backtest a Strategy

Here is the Discrepancies: Real-Time vs Backtest Help Guide article, which will detail the differences in fills when using Market Replay, Live, Simulated feeds and Backtests to assist you further.


Please do not hesitate to contact us for any other NinjaTrader inquiries you may have.

[Apo84]

Thanks for the answer. I understood the problem, I use:

if ( State==State.Historical )
return;

Solved. Alberto