Restricting an ATM to specified times

[ckabjp]

Hi, I'd like my ATM to be able to start trading at 9:30AM EST and close at 3:44AM EST. What's the easiest way to do this?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello ckabjp,

To constrict trades to a specific time, you would need to use an automated script with a time filter.

Below is a link to a reference sample that demonstrates a time filter.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/using_a_time_filter_to_limit_t.htm

And a link to the Strategy Builder 301 course which also demonstrates a time filter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCyt90GAs9k&feature=youtu.be&t=43m30s

Are you trying to constrict manually placed entries or entries from a NinjaScript Strategy?

You could use a time filter and a button to have manual intervention in the script that is constricted by the time filter. You can also trigger orders to have Atm Strategies.

Below is a link to an example that places orders from button clicks.

https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/user-app-share-download/long-short-toolbar-buttons-2/

And a link to the help guide on placing orders with Atm Strategies through the Addon approach.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/startatmstrategy.htm

And a link to an example Addon that places orders using Atm Strategies.

http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?p=515555#post515555

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[ckabjp]

Thanks for the reply. To be specific, I have a strategy that either goes long or goes short depending on market conditions for 1 contract, but after hours its efficacy decreases, so I want to block off the hours of 3:45PM to 9:29AM so my strategy is essentially "turned off" during those times. Ideally I'd like to do so using the Strategy Builder. I'll check in to the links you've provided here, please let me know if I can clarify. Thanks!

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello ckabjp,

Yes, this would be possible with a NinjaScript Strategy.

Below is a forum post with helpful information about getting started with NinjaScript.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-8/indicator-development/97575-sample-scripts?p=786040#post786040

I recommend starting with the Strategy Builder 301 course.