Entry and Exit

[RajeshT]

Hello,

I use the following code for entry and exit. However, it takes the long trade only and not the short trade.

if (Position.MarketPosition==MarketPosition.Flat)
{
if (CrossAbove(EMA(Fast), EMA(Slow), 1))
{
EnterLong(1);
SetStopLoss(CalculationMode.Ticks,SL);
}
if (CrossBelow(EMA(Fast), EMA(Slow), 1))
{
EnterShort(1);
SetStopLoss(CalculationMode.Ticks,SL);
}
}
else if (Position.MarketPosition==MarketPosition.Long)
{
if (Close[0]<EMA(Slow)[0])
ExitLong(1);

}
else
{
if (Close[0]>EMA(Slow)[0])
ExitShort(1);
}
I would like to enter the short trade when the condition is met.

Please advise.

Rajesh

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello RajeshT,

Thank you for the post.

Is the condition becoming true? From what you provided that seems to be correct, I woudld likely suggest to use a Print here to see if the condition is ever true. You could also enable TraceOrders to see if other errors are happening.

if (CrossBelow(EMA(Fast), EMA(Slow), 1))
{
[B]Print("Here");[/B]
EnterShort(1);
SetStopLoss(CalculationMode.Ticks,SL);
}

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/traceorders2.htm?zoom_highlightsub=traceorders

I look forward to being of further assistance.

[RajeshT]

Hi Jesse,

Looks like it has to do with the StartBehavior and Market condition statements that are causing the discrepancy in putting the long and short entry. What are the appropriate statements for a typical short and long entry. Please advise.

Thanks

Rajesh

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello RajeshT,

Thank you for the added details.

Are you asking what the typical syntax is for market type orders? I would otherwise not be certain of a typical entry, that would relate to the condition you build and what your goals are.

If the condition or start behavior are related to what you are seeing you may need to review those items in the help guide to gain more perspective about the options being used in contrast to the conditions you made. https://ninjatrader.com/support/help..._positions.htm

I look forward to being of further assistance.