ATM for scaling contracts

[jmoney11]

Hello,

First off, this support forum is absolutely amazing and I appreciate the help you provide your users. I've poured through the documentation and haven't found an answer. Here is what I'm looking to do.

Create an ATM strategy that follows this logic;
1. Once order is submitted (3) contracts, and it moves in my favor (2pts or 8 ticks) submit another 2 contracts in the same direction.

I'm looking for a way to automate my scaling into a winning position. I've found once i'm 2 ticks in, I usually will get 5+ on my strategy. I sometimes forget or just not quick enough to scale manually even with hot keys. Almost like an OTO. I was hoping there was some 'creative' way to do it. Thanks!!

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello jmoney11,

Thanks for your post.

There is no way to use ATMs to scale in automatically. This would be possible to automate by creating your own custom NinjaScript strategy.

Scaling into a position in NinjaScript is controlled with the signal names of your strategy, and properties EntryHandling and EntriesPerDirection. This reference sample can help with scaling in and out of a strategy.
https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/scaling_out_of_a_position.htm

This sample can assist further with managing multiple exit/entry signals:
https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/using_multiple_entry_exit_sign.htm

Below is a link to a forum post with helpful information about getting started with NinjaScript.
https://ninjatrader.com/support/foru...040#post786040

Here is a link to our publicly available training videos, 'Strategy Builder 301' and 'NinjaScript Editor 401', for you to view at your own convenience.

Strategy Builder 301 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KQF2Sv27oE&t=13s

NinjaScript Editor 401 - https://youtu.be/H7aDpWoWUQs?list=PL...We0Nf&index=14

Please let me know if I may assist you further.