The NinjaTrader mobile app allows EU traders to execute futures orders directly from price charts, without switching to a separate order panel—available for iOS and Android.
With the NinjaTrader mobile app’s chart trading functionality, you can place trades directly from your chart with just a few taps. Watch our walkthrough video on chart trading, then take your skills further with the best practices, pro tips, and strategies for maximising efficiency on the futures trading mobile app below.
NinjaTrader EU is a futures trading platform that operates under the EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). Accounts for EU clients are provided through Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Ltd (PEDSL), which is supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with authorisation to provide services in Germany and subject to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) rules.
Why chart trading?
German traders can access NinjaTrader’s mobile chart trading to trade DAX futures (FDAX), Micro-DAX (FDXS), and Euro Stoxx 50 from their phone. Chart trading provides an intuitive, visual way to interact with the markets: instead of manually entering orders through a separate panel, you can place, modify, and manage trades directly from your chart. This is especially useful for active traders who need to react quickly to price movements.
Best practices for efficient chart trading
Chart trading on the NinjaTrader mobile app supports limit orders, stop orders, bracket orders, and trailing stops, giving German futures traders full order management from any device. To make the most of it, consider the following best practices.
1. Use quick-tap buttons wisely
- The buy (green) and sell (orange) buttons place a market order—an order to buy or sell immediately at the best available price—so always double-check your position size before tapping.
- If you need to exit quickly, the Close button lets you flatten your position instantly.
2. Optimise limit and stop orders
- Rather than rushing into a market order, place a limit order—an order to buy or sell only at a set price or better—by tapping and holding at your desired price level.
- A stop order triggers an order once the market reaches a price you set. For risk management, stop orders can help protect against unexpected market movements.
3. Adjust orders with precision
- After placing an order, modify the price by dragging its label on the chart.
- Tap the green or red arrow on the label—for buy or sell orders respectively—to make precise adjustments without dragging.
4. Utilise bracket and trailing stops for risk management
NinjaTrader’s mobile bracket orders automatically set a profit target and stop-loss simultaneously, reducing manual inputs for active futures traders on the go.
- A bracket order pairs a profit target with a stop-loss order the moment you enter a trade, helping you manage positions with less manual input.
- A trailing stop is a stop order that adjusts dynamically as the market moves in your favour, helping you lock in gains while limiting downside.
Tip: enhance your execution speed
The NinjaTrader mobile app’s simulated trading environment lets German retail traders practise chart trading with live market data before committing real capital.
For traders who rely on fast execution, it can help to customise the NinjaTrader mobile app experience:
- Configure a default order size in settings so you’re not adjusting it on every trade.
- Use bracketed exit orders (a take-profit and a stop-loss) to set up conditional trades.
- Practise in NinjaTrader’s sim environment before trading live to get comfortable with mobile execution.
Chart trading order types at a glance
This quick reference can help German traders compare NinjaTrader’s mobile order types to the CFD and Turbo execution flows they may already know.
| Order type | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Market order (quick-tap) | Buys or sells immediately at the best available price using the green/orange buttons | Fast entries and exits when speed matters most |
| Limit order | Executes only at your chosen price or better; set it by tapping and holding a price level | Precise entries without chasing the market |
| Stop order | Triggers an order once price reaches a level you set | Helping protect a position from unexpected moves |
| Bracket order | Automatically pairs a profit target with a stop-loss when you enter a trade | Managing trades with less manual input |
| Trailing stop | A stop that adjusts as the market moves in your favour | Locking in gains while limiting downside as a trade runs |
Key takeaways to streamline your trading experience
- Chart trading on the NinjaTrader mobile app offers an efficient, visual way to trade directly from price charts—including European index futures such as DAX futures (FDAX), Micro-DAX (FDXS), and Euro Stoxx 50.
- Quick-tap buttons allow for fast market orders, while limit and stop orders provide greater precision.
- Order modification is simple using drag and drop or the adjustment arrows.
- Bracket orders and trailing stops can help automate trade management and support risk control.
Whether you’re a day trader who needs quick execution or a swing trader managing positions efficiently, the NinjaTrader mobile app’s chart trading tools can help streamline your trading. Watch the video walkthrough if you haven’t already, then start refining your approach to mobile trading.
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FAQs about chart trading on NinjaTrader
Yes. The NinjaTrader mobile app lets you place, modify, and manage futures orders directly from price charts on iOS and Android, in both live and simulated accounts.
Tap the buy or sell button for a market order, tap and hold a price level for a limit order, or drag an order’s label to adjust it. Bracket and trailing stop options are available from the same chart.
German traders can access European index futures such as DAX futures (FDAX), Micro-DAX (FDXS), and Euro Stoxx 50, alongside a broad range of global index, financial, energy, and metal futures.
New traders can practise chart trading in the simulation environment with live market data before committing real capital, then move to a live account when ready, subject to eligibility.
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