Profit targets giving problems

[rsmustang19]

I trying to create a simple EMA strategy that is taking taking 2 contracts either short or long depending on the EMA for target 1 = 10 ticket and target 2 = 15 tickets. The problem I'm running into is if target 1 is hit, the strategy is basically closing all instead of letting it run to target 2 or even 3 if I add a 3rd target. I know it has something to do with my logic on the Order and stops.

[rsmustang19]

In my strategy, using strategy builder, my strategy works as intended. However, when I test it on market replay it doesn't. It's simple strategy that enters with 1 contract 2 times thus clicking buy or sell twice when entering long or short. If price hits target one, it's closing out the full position rather than letting it hit target 2. I know it's something to do with my order logic. It's closing the entire position if it hits Target 1 in market replay and live sim.

This is a screen shot of Strategy Analyzer results showing it working as intended. You can see by the "entry names" that EMALONG 1 and 2 are the targets and they're working. Look at the profits of each.

This is the screenshot of showing market replay and it closing both contracts on target 1. Look at the profits




This is a screenshot of the strategy running when in market replay/live. Again look at the profits.


Here is my entries when taking a long.



Here is my entries for taking a position short.


Here is my Stops and Targets in Strategy Builder.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello rsmustang19,

May I have you enable TraceOrders and also print the value of the Target1 and Target2 inputs.

Below is a link to a forum post on using Print() and TraceOrders to understand behavior.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-7/strategy-development-aa/99209-date-conditions-not-working?p=791121#post791121

Then save the output from the output window to a text file and include this with your next post so we may investigate further.

[rsmustang19]

Here are the inputs for the targets and stops. All 3 orders are using the StopLoss. I'm using the strategy builder to make this some I'm reading through the post you shared on how to add the print(). I have :Trace Orders" enabled in the properties of the strategy.




Enteries both long and short.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello rsmustang19,

The output from TraceOrders and Prints will appear in the NinjaScript Output window.

This will give us more information about the targets that are being submitted and at what price.

[rsmustang19]

Ok. I just have to figure out how to get the Strategy Builder to add the prints.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello rsmustang19,

Be sure to watch the video 'Debugging using prints with the Strategy Builder'.

[rsmustang19]

Is there any reading material that you have that shows how to properly enter multiple targets? I'm deleted everything and starting over. I have a as simple as simple can be strategy. If the last bar close cross below the 50 EMA, Enter short 2 times for target 1 and target 2. Again, the strategy is closing the entry position if target 1 is hit. It doesn't even let it go to target 2.

[rsmustang19]

Interesting....It's now working in both Analyzer and Market Replay.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello rsmustang19,

I have an example of scaling out you may find helpful.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-8/strategy-development/1058762-how-do-you-set-strategy-builder-to-scale-out-at-profit-targets?p=1077380#post1077380