Calculated trail Stop was smaller/equal 0?

[KrisS]

I have tried stop, trailing stop, and simulated stop in the strategy wizard for a simple ETF strategy and they do not appear to function. I get the "calculated trail stop was smaller/equal 0" in the log upon optimization. 1% example info attached. Please help me understand what is required to get this to be functional in the optimization.

I would like to confirm my understanding of trailing versus simulated stop: A trailing stop is submitted with my entry order, while a simulated stop is calculated on the local machine and is submitted as a market order upon triggering, correct?

Your input is appreciated.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Hi KrisS, your understanding of the two different modes is correct - if you want to enter 1 %, please use 0.01 and recheck if you see the correct exit then - http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...TrailStop.html

[KrisS]

The documentation is not clear in all areas, and units (1% vs. .01, cents, pips, dollars, etc.) have bitten me more than once.

I really appreciate the support. I may have given up long ago if it was not for the support in this forum.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Thanks for the kind words and feedback KrisS - the documentation will be enhanced and overhauled for our upcoming NinjaTrader 7.