Renko backtesting strategy errors

[Zananas]

Hello,

I'm actually backtesting a strategy on GBPUSD using a Renko based charts.
Unfortunately I'm having some issue concerning exact opening/closing price position.

For exemple my long strategy is simply based on a direction change between two following

Renko bars, here's my script :
if (Open[0] < Close[0])
&& (Open[1] > Close[1])
{
EnterLong(Convert.ToInt32(DefaultQuantity), @"Long");
}

Here's a snapshot for illustration in attachment.


On renko #1 we notice a open > close, and on renko #2 a open < close, so my entry

condition is triggered as soon as renko #2 is closed.
The issue remain here : opening position price is the open of renko #3 (red triangle)

instead of closing of renko #2 (green triangle).
Hence my strategy tester remain on false price entry.

NB : obviously this issue ain't encountered on candlestick chart, as close from previous

bar equals open of following. But renko chart are constructed totally different.

How NinjaTrader could to manage this error ? Is there some code to implement in the

strategy script to solve it ?

Thanks for your help

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello Zananas,

Thank you for your note.

Some bar types are not an accurate representation of price action, the candles are modified like you've mentioned.

You should add a secondary tick series to your script and submit orders to that series. This will give you more accurate backtest results. You could see the following example,

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=6652

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

[SBMT17]

Hello,

Renko bars, here's my script :
if (Open[0] < Close[0])
&& (Open[1] > Close[1])
{
EnterLong(Convert.ToInt32(DefaultQuantity), @"Long");
}



Thanks for your help

Did you activate in the Strategy Optimizer/Tester "Per tick"?