I'm primarily a stock trader and am currently making a switch to futures. I'm currently using ninjatrader as a simulator until I feel comfortable with it. There are a few problems that I'm having.
First of all, when it comes to charting I'm used to being able to zoom out while using 1 minute and 5 minute charts. On ninjatrader the only thing I can do is scroll back and forth, but I don't get the birds eye view of the chart unless I use a different time frame like 15min or 30min candlesticks. How do I zoom out on a 1 minute chart to get a birds eye view of price action?
Secondly, I notice when I go to daily bars on the ES that there are large gaps in prices from open to close everyday. I don't understand this because the ES only stops trading for very brief periods of time. The only time gaps appear is from the weekend. Why is it showing incorrect prices?
My last question has to do with OCO orders. Ninjatrader is totally different from other stock trading and futures demo programs I've used. Basically it seems like the term ATM is used instead and you have to place OCO orders before you take your initial position. How do I enter an OCO order if I don't enter an ATM order before I get into a position?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
Comment