Test data for tick-by-tick strategy

[kylie]

Hi,

I am using NT 6.5 and I'm wondering if there is any way to provide to test data to NT so that I can test all of the conditions in my strategy. It is working on a tick-by-tick basis although a number of the calculations are based on bar close (ie. checking first tick of bar). From my understanding, the only way I can backtest my strategy is using Market Replay to record the data but I will need to keep recording different data samples until I gather am example of each condition in the script. Is this correct or can I force feed specific data somehow?

Regards,
Kylie.

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Hello Kylie,

We provide the Simulated Data Feed as well, which is not real market data. You can control the feed using the trend slider. Please see the link below for more information.

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/SimulatedDataFeed.html

You can backtest strategies using the Strategy Analyzer. Please see the following link for information to backtest.

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/BacktestAStrategy.html

The Market Replay connection will allow you to run strategies in real-time on past data.

[kylie]

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the information. I thought these were probably the only options. I will just keep recording market data until I get all of the scenarios I'm looking for.

Regards,
Kylie.

[moeram]

Jason,

I'll piggy pack on this thread since this is a related question. Is there a way to download "Market Replay Data" using NT7 and then use it with NT6.5? Like moving the data folder. I tried but am getting an error "Login failed: Cbi.connection............". My indicators are presently programmed for version 6.5 Thanks in advance.

Regards

-Mohan

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Hello Mohan,

Unfortunately this is not supported.