BarsSinceExitExecution

[bluesoul40]

I'm trying to make a simple strategy with 2 different time frames and the BarsSinceExitExecution function but as soon as I add the BarsSinceExitExecution function the backtest doesn't work. I have no error on the log file.
What is wrong with my code ?

if (BarsInProgress == 0)
{
if (
((Close[0] > Open[0])
&& (BarsSinceExitExecution(0, "", 0) > 10))
{
EnterLong(Convert.ToInt32(DefaultQuantity), "");
}
}


else if (BarsInProgress == 1)
{
if (
((Close[0] > Open[0])
&& (BarsSinceExitExecution(0, "", 0) > 20))
{
EnterLong(Convert.ToInt32(DefaultQuantity), "");
}
}

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello bluesoul40,

If those are the only entries then it won't work becase you are checking that there always was an exit. The first exit has to happen before that will count up so the method will return -1 forever because no entry is ever submitted. Your condition needs to check if the value is either -1 or the amount of bars you wanted.


if ((BarsSinceExitExecution() > 10 || BarsSinceExitExecution() == -1))

[bluesoul40]

Many thanks, it works. To simplify the whole thing would it be possible to change or force the value of the BarsInProgress index ?

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello bluesoul40,

You can use the syntax you had with the bars in progress,

BarsSinceExitExecution(0, "", 0)

You just need to make sure to also have a condition checking for -1 so it can kick off an initial entry.