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Forum: NinjaTrader June 22nd, 2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,857
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Several times while actively trading (sim) I have...

Several times while actively trading (sim) I have heard "order filled" and "Connection Lost" within seconds of each other and yes I have UPS for all items in my home, but I have had Century Link drop...
Forum: NinjaTrader June 21st, 2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,857
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Thanks JonnyBoy for your ideas. My backtested...

Thanks JonnyBoy for your ideas. My backtested strategy uses market orders to enter on a signal and market orders to exit on a trend following end of candle trailing stop (not a standard trail). So...
Forum: NinjaTrader June 20th, 2020, 04:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,857
Posted By TheGaryGuy
NT 8 Autotrading strategy issues

I am looking to automate (sim and real) trades on NT 8. I know others have done this also. I have a couple questions. 1. How to minimize risk when the connection from my machine to NinjaTrader...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 2nd, 2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,936
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Unless Dennis Gartman is a chart he should not be on this thread.

Come on guys, this is about your favorite CHART not your favorite stock advisor/anti advisor. Self edit please.Unless Dennis Gartman is a chart he should not be on this thread.
Forum: Traders Hideout February 26th, 2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,936
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Range charts for me

For those of us using bands based on moving averages Range charts provide a smoother more granular chart. Of course problems come when the market is moving to fast for you to trade it. The attached...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 23rd, 2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,686
Posted By TheGaryGuy
A couple questions for you.. 1. What futures are...

A couple questions for you.. 1. What futures are you trying to trade? (start with one and get good at it is my suggestion) 2. What timeframes are you using? (1 min , 5 min, 10min, tick, range or??...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management June 2nd, 2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,816
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Risk managed - Knowledge based - Community

Like Dead Cat Bounced, I am a risk defined trader. Money management is key to long term success. However, without any risk there is no reward. People thinking their money is safe in a savings...
Forum: NinjaTrader October 27th, 2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,398
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Thanks emini_Holy_Grail, good input. Any...

Thanks emini_Holy_Grail, good input. Any contract with HFTs that frequently attack will bring into focus the importance of not having tight stops or market entries. CL, GC and SI all have this...
Forum: NinjaTrader September 17th, 2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 51,448
Posted By TheGaryGuy
The Range bar Religions

Sorry that this is getting religious.. and I repeat both bars and charts are correct. "From a certain point of view" (quote from original StarWars). I am sure the NT programmers read the...
Forum: NinjaTrader September 17th, 2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 51,448
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Hi Rick, Ok, I suggested using the Donchian...

Hi Rick,

Ok, I suggested using the Donchian channels to see if the charts matched Highs and lows are the same on both charts and they do.

Please check out the definition at Investopedia for...
Forum: NinjaTrader September 17th, 2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 51,448
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Thanks Rick! I have an idea on how to figure...

Thanks Rick!

I have an idea on how to figure this out a bit. On both range charts add a Donchian channel with enough length to get you back to start of day. Then you will see which one of your...
Forum: NinjaTrader September 17th, 2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 51,448
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Rick, 1) What is the source of the (indicator)...

Rick,
1) What is the source of the (indicator) that puts your highs and lows for the day on the chart? (remembering that Range bars are not time dependent)

2) Did you check to see the day bars...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors May 29th, 2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 637
Views: 335,812
Posted By TheGaryGuy
I am watching the end of the vid right now at...

I am watching the end of the vid right now at minute 38:04..

No problems here,

Gary
Forum: NinjaTrader May 17th, 2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 51,448
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Thanks for No-Gap Range bars!

RJay!

I have been using your "NinjaTrader NoGapRangeBars" for a few weeks now and the results are so much better than the NT 7 broken range bars. The funny thing is, I sent the description of...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 6th, 2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,398
Posted By TheGaryGuy
This would be easy if you had coded your own...

This would be easy if you had coded your own NinjaScript strategy. In your strategy you know your entry signal price (most likely the close of the signal bar) and you know your "fill price". It is...
Forum: NinjaTrader January 23rd, 2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,096
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Expired Contract reason for Gap out of range of prices?

Excellent point.

I wonder why it had data all day?
CL 02-13 was supposed to expire on 1/19/2013.

Thanks for the rapid response!
Forum: NinjaTrader January 23rd, 2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,096
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Auto Trading Strategy - Exit On Close Price error

Today while running a auto trading strategy in SIM there was a major price problem at the "Exit on close".
Settings: 1 range chart, 6 various SMAs, no other indicators.

The strategy went long at...
Forum: NinjaTrader January 22nd, 2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,610
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Thanks for the link to the NinjaTrader 7 Manual in PDF form!

Thanks for this link! I really needed the PDF so i can read and mark it up like any reference book. Using the online version (for me) is like trying to filter the ocean through a straw.
Forum: NinjaTrader January 15th, 2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,610
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Zondor: Thank you again and you are right the...

Zondor: Thank you again and you are right the print statement (and having the output window up so you can see the results of your calculations (or anything) is great.

One word of warning however...
Forum: NinjaTrader January 13th, 2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,610
Posted By TheGaryGuy
There is no place on Big Mike's.. for RUDE responses.

Normally I would say thank you for your rapid response to my simple question but not this time.

I have worked in computer technical support for over 40 years... and one reply to a customer with...
Forum: NinjaTrader January 13th, 2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,610
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Thanks....

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
Forum: NinjaTrader January 13th, 2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,610
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Ninja Script Print command fails to show on chart.

I am trying to use the Print(variable); command in a strategy... DrawDot works and shows on the screen.. but no variable or text will show with the Print. Any idea where the printed output is...
Forum: NinjaTrader November 16th, 2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,398
Posted By TheGaryGuy
DJ, Thanks but I have no idea about the...

DJ,

Thanks but I have no idea about the "Better Renko's" you mention and as I am not yet a elite member of the site I can't see the link data you provided.

I am working on lots of strategies at...
Forum: NinjaTrader November 13th, 2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,398
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Finally Understanding the bad Renko fills

Hi Guys,

Thank you all for your posts on this topic. With your responses and a lot more study of charts and experiments I finally understand what is happening when trying to auto trade Renko...
Forum: NinjaTrader October 16th, 2012, 02:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,398
Posted By TheGaryGuy
Mike, Thank you so much for your input. ...

Mike,

Thank you so much for your input.

I have noticed that as a new Renko bar is built the price can swing up just under 1 brick above the current bar to
just under 1 brick to the...
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