Status of a trade?

[timmbbo]

Folks, how can I tell the gain or loss of a trade? Suppose my code is:

SetStopLoss(CalculationMode.Ticks, 4);
SetProfitTarget(CalculationMode.Ticks, 4);
EnterLong(1);

Then, how can I tell if my Long was settled at a profit, or loss? Thanks,

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello Timmbbo,

Thank you for your note.

You could add the following code under OnBarUpdate, which will print to the output window whether the last trade filled was a stop loss or profit target, thus knowing if the trade was closed for a profit or loss.

	protected override void OnExecutionUpdate(Execution execution, string executionId, double price, int quantity, MarketPosition marketPosition, string orderId, DateTime time)
		{			
			if(execution.Name == "Stop loss")
			{
				Print("your stop was filled");
			}
		        if(execution.Name == "Profit target")
			{
				Print("your Profit target was filled");
			}
			
		}

I have also attached a sample strategy demonstrating this.

Please see OnExecutionUpdate section of our helpguide,

http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/?onexecutionupdate.htm

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

[timmbbo]

Thanks, very helpful. How can I determine at what price I entered the trade at, and the price I exited the trade at? Cheers,

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello Timmbbo,

To see what price you entered at, you could assign your entry order an order Object for which you could print the value for. Please see, OnExecutionUpdate()

http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/?onexecutionupdate.htm

For an example of doing the same but for your exit order, the following reference example provides an useful framework,

Strategy: Using OnOrderUpdate() and OnExecution() methods to submit protective orders

http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=7499

Please let us know if you need further assistance.