How to set a stop loss

[sultanofsuede]

I create an order like this in a method:

ExitShortStopMarket(0,
true,
OrderQuantity,
adjustedStopPrice,
signalName,
order.FromEntrySignal);

In the OnOrderUpdate() method, I check for the fill status and attempt to create a stop loss order.

The code below executes, but no stop loss ever shows up. The order object is passed into the OnOrderUpdate() method as a parameter.

ExitShortStopMarket(0,
true,
OrderQuantity,
adjustedStopPrice,
signalName,
order.FromEntrySignal);

What am I missing?

[NinjaTrader_Gaby]

Hello sultanofsuede,

Thank you for your post.

I recommend taking a look at this example script which demonstrates using OnOrderUpdate and OnExecutionUpdate to submit protective orders, compare this to your own script to see where the issue may be occurring:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/using_onorderupdate_and_onexec.htm

Please let us know if you need further guidance.

[sultanofsuede]

Hi thx for the reply!

I found the docs for OnExecutionUpdate and moved the logic for stop loss/target profit creation to there. My stuff works now.