Is there a condition to exit trade before market closes?

[MatthewLesko]

Wondering if in NT strategy builder if I can either make sure it doesn’t trade between 3-4PM or if it is 3:30pm and a trade is active then close it/liquidate it?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello MatthewLesko,

Yes, the Strategy Builder is able to have time conditions. See the Time section in the Condition Builder.

Below is a link to the 'Automate Your Trading with NinjaTrader's Strategy Builder' which discusses time conditions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxU4FR6GWNA&list=PL3-s3qsUnfLSC7zCAc5ZmVnauWXkWe0Nf&t=2529

The Strategy Builder also has the Strategy > Position available if you want to check the position is long or short.

Also, below is a link to a forum post with helpful information about getting started with NinjaScript.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-8/indicator-development/97575-sample-scripts?p=786040#post786040

[MatthewLesko]

Thanks is there a way then to exit a trade if it's about to be 4PM? Like exit any open positions by 3:5PM CST for example?

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello MatthewLesko,

You can make a condition in Conditions and Actions in the Strategy Builder to check the time is after 3:50PM and before 4:00PM,.

For the Action, you can call ExitLong/ExitShort.

The video Chelsea provided describes Time Filters and using the Strategy Builder.

You can also follow the direction for setting up Time Filters below:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...ateTimeFilters

ExitOnSessionClose may also be used, along with ExitOnSessionCloseSeconds, but we also suggest using Time Filters to control your entry conditions, since an entry order can still be calculated after ExitOnSessionClose starts.

ExitOnSessionClose - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...sestrategy.htm

ExitOnSessionCloseSeconds - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...oseseconds.htm