Options Trading

[webus]

Hi!

Do the NinjaTrader plarform allow options trading? If "yes" - how should I connect US Stock Options data feed to my terminal?

Thank you!

[NinjaTrader_Zachary]

Hello webus,

Thank you for your inquiry.

Options trading is supported with the NinjaTrader Option Chain window. You may read more about the Option Chain at the link below;

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/option-chain.htm

To trade options for stocks in NinjaTrader, you'd need to connect to a supported broker that supports trading options on equities. You may view a list of our supported providers and the types of instruments each supports at the link below;

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/?data_by_provider.htm

Please let us know if we may assist you any further.

[webus]

Hi NinjaTrader_Zachary,

Hello webus,

Thank you for your inquiry.

Options trading is supported with the NinjaTrader Option Chain window. You may read more about the Option Chain at the link below;

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/option-chain.htm

To trade options for stocks in NinjaTrader, you'd need to connect to a supported broker that supports trading options on equities. You may view a list of our supported providers and the types of instruments each supports at the link below;

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/?data_by_provider.htm

Please let us know if we may assist you any further.

Thanks for your reply!
I have an additional question. Please take a look at these notes (from the helpGuides):

Notes:
There are various limitations on data from each provider and data is subject to change.
Options are not supported for NinjaScript use.
*Historical bid/ask comes from associated value at each historical last tick value.

Qestions:

1. Can you please clarify, can I use a Strategy on the Options?
2. Can you please clarify what the "Options are not supported for NinjaScript use" means?

Thank you!

[NinjaTrader_Zachary]

Hello webus,

Thank you for your reply.

1. No. Currently, automated trading options through NinjaScript is not supported. There are not NinjaScript methods to interface with an option chain.

2. NinjaScript is our coding language that is used to create add-ons, indicators, and strategies. Options are not currently supported for use with NinjaScript, as there are not NinjaScript methods that exist.

[webus]

Hi NinjaTrader_Zachary,

Thanks for your accurate and complete answer.