ATM Strategy??

[Mr.Emini]

Good Morning, I have a quick question about ATM Strategies. Is it possible to somehow implement an ATM Strategy automatically after a custom strategy enters a position? Example: If a custom strategy built with the "Strategy Builder" enters a long position can the ATM Strategy automatically kick in for your target, stop, break even, etc...? Thanks for any information and help!!

-Mr.Emini

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Mr.Emini,

Using an Atm Strategy from a template, instead of using NinjaScript Strategy exit order trailing logic, uses a separate advanced set of methods which, unfortunately, cannot be setup with the Strategy Builder.
The Strategy must be programmed manually in the NinjaScript Editor using Atm Strategy methods.

When using Atm Strategy Methods the Atm strategy is basically send to the core to be handled. It is then completely abandon by the strategy, other than the id that can be used to retrieve the state.
Orders placed through Atm Strategy methods do not affect the Strategy Position and do not affect the StrategyPerformance.
Think of these as manually placed orders that are not part of the strategy, but still are able to have the entry automated with logic.

Below are links to the help guide on Atm Strategy Methods.
Atm Strategy Methods - https://developer.ninjatrader.com/do...rategy_methods
Using Atm Strategy Methods - https://developer.ninjatrader.com/do...atm_strategies

Included with NinjaTrader is a strategy named SampleAtmStrategy which demonstrates.

[Mr.Emini]

Hello Chelsea B., and thank you for your response! Please let me be sure I understand. It is possible to implement an ATM Strategy with a custom strategy, but you have to add the code manually in the Strategy Builder when you use the "View Code" option to open up what Strategy Builder has already coded. Is that correct?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Mr.Emini,

I would recommend making a copy of the script and unlocking the copy, but you will need to click the Unlock Code button to unlock the script from the Strategy Builder and edit the script by hand in the NinjaScript Edtior.

[Mr.Emini]

Thank you Chelsea B.!! I appreciate your information. I really would like to see at some point and time the implementation of the ATM Strategy features in the Strategy Builder. Especially in the "Stops and Targets" area!! That would be a great addition to the Strategy Builder!! It sure would make it a lot easier than trying to manually code it. Thanks again, and have a blessed day in the Lord Jesus Christ!!