How to read tradable amounts from broker through ninjascript

[warcious]

Hello guys,

I am interested in knowing which functions deal with reading information about my liquidity, tradable amount, margin, etc.. through Ninjatrader frmo my brokers side.
Does each broker use a different API, or does Ninjascript provide us functions that work generically for all brokers?

I am interested in IB, FXCM (through Ninjatrader Brokerage) and Ninjatrader Continuum (Ninjatrader Brokerage as well).

Whats the name of the functions and what kind of information can they derive from my online broker account through Ninjascript/Ninjatrader?

Thanks!
Warcious

[NinjaTrader_CodyB]

Hello,
This information is not supported in NinjaTrader 7 however it is supported in NinjaTrader 8 through the AddOn Class. Please see the following methods for Account: http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpG...ount_class.htm

There is not a set release date for NinjaTrader 8. NinjaTrader 8 is currently in a beta phase.

You can install the beta at the following link: http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...ad.php?t=87190

Documents to help you get started with NinjaTrader 8 Beta:

Installation Guide
Migration Guide
Connections Guides
Existing User FAQ
User Help Guide
NinjaScript Code Breaking Changes

Please also make sure to review the general beta information page and what to expect from our Help Guide

[warcious]

Thank you!
My question is regarding risk-management, and I need to know which amount I should read from my online broker when calculating my trade position for each particular trade.
In most cases, the available trade amount is calculated like this: Equity (Cash + papers) - (Margin requirement) = Current Available Funds.

As I will use FXCM and Ninjatrader Continuum, I need to know how to fetch this amount from my online broker in order to calculate the correct tradable amount using a Ninjatrader strategy for a particular currency pair or stock instrument.

Any advice or information is appreciated!

Thanks!
Warcious

[NinjaTrader_CodyB]

Hello,
I am seeing that you posted a new thread on this question and was answered by my colleague NinjaTrader_Paul.
Please let us know if you have any questions.