MA stop strategy question

[Conceptzx]

Is there a way I can use a MA as a stop for a trade I manually enter with a defined number of bars after I enter a initial position before it activates.

Ex: 3+ bars since entry + ma isFalling = close long position.

[Conceptzx]

I tried to build something but it didn't work, I'm assuming strategies doesn't like to take over after manual entries? Or maybe I'm missing something? Is there any sample code for exit only strategies that are not ATM?

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello Conceptzx,

Thank you for your post.

A strategy only has visibility into orders that were generated from the strategy. In order to get information about a manual entry, you would need to use the AddOn approach and use the Account class within your script:

• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...ount_class.htm

Using the Account class, you could subscribe to Order, Position, and/or Execution updates and also use CreateOrder() and Submit() to place orders when certain conditions are met:

• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...rderupdate.htm
• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...tionupdate.htm
• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...tionupdate.htm
• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...reateorder.htm
• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...nt8/submit.htm

This could get pretty involved with the manual scripting needed. Otherwise, there is a function in the platform to attach orders to indicators that might suit your needs better. For more information about attaching orders to indicators:

• https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...indicators.htm

Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.