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Definition

Indicates the NinjaTrader database name of an instrument. For example, "MSFT", "ES", "NQ" etc...

 

 

Property Value

A string representing the name of the instrument.

 

Syntax

Instrument.MasterInstrument.Name

 

 

Examples

ns

protected override void OnBarUpdate()

         {

                 // Displays the master instrument's name at the bottom right of the chart

                 Draw.TextFixed(this, "tag1", Bars.Instrument.MasterInstrument.Name, TextPosition.BottomRight);

         }

 

 

Additional Access Information
This property can be accessed without a null reference check in the OnBarUpdate() event handler. When the OnBarUpdate() event is triggered, there will always be an Instrument object. Should you wish to access this property elsewhere, check for null reference first. e.g. if (Instrument != null)