Daily loss limit examples

[elic1968]

Can someone please advise best way to open those files as its doesn't add up for me?

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi Pavan, thanks for posting. All of the strategy files in the first post should be working properly. Could you please detail what exactly is not working? Are you not able to enable the strategy, or does it get enabled, but you are seeing unexpected output?

[pavan15589]

Wihich file is working in the above links? I am. trying to enable and it just doesnt work.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi rht5692, for questions related to help with customizing an example, please create a new topic and explain your question in as much detail as possible. It is going to be difficult to answer your question and understand the trouble you are having with this little detail about your question in this post.

[rht5692]

Hello,

I've updated the DailyLossLimit and DailyLosLimitMultiTrade examples that were posted on the forum for NinjaTrader 7 for NinjaTrader 8.

These are often requested and I felt they are good examples to have for NT8.

DailyLossLimitExample_NT7 - http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...241#post451241

DailyLossLimitMultiTradeExample_NT7 - http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...367#post475367

Update Sep 4th, 2018:
- I realized the print in OnPositionUpdate should print when currentPnL is equal to less than the LossLimit, not just less than it.

Update July 13th, 2020:
- Added DailyLossLimitBuilderExample_NT8; NinjaTrader_PaulH was clever enough to realize the Strategy Builder custom series can be used with offsets to do math and subtract the total pnl from yesterdays pnl to get the current pnl and provided an example.

Hi, thank you for this great example. Could you tell me how to set formula on a "do the following" for my Custom serie ? i only succeed in setting the 0 value but not +1 on the last value Thank you for your help

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi tkaboris, thanks for writing in. Its best to override OnPositionUpdate because this event triggers when there is any change in the strategy position. It can be done in OnOrderUpdate but you would need some extra steps such as checking the current and last position held, also checking if the order is an exit order or an entry order, and so on. You can add OnPositionUpdate to your script.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/NT%20HelpGuide%20English.html?onpositionupdate.htm

[tkaboris]

in my strategy there is no ONPositionUpdate, only onORderupdate. Can this logic that is below be used in onOrderUdate instread?
I want to add daily stop loss limit

protected override void OnPositionUpdate(Position position, double averagePrice, int quantity, MarketPosition marketPosition)
{
if (Position.MarketPosition == MarketPosition.Flat && SystemPerformance.AllTrades.Count > 0)
{
// when a position is closed, add the last trade's Profit to the currentPnL
currentPnL += SystemPerformance.AllTrades[SystemPerformance.AllTrades.Count - 1].ProfitCurrency;
// print to output window if the daily limit is hit
if (currentPnL <= -LossLimit)
{
Print("daily limit hit, no new orders" + Time[0].ToString());
}
}
}

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello grimes12 and Steve4616,

Thanks for your notes.

grimes12:

"what is the difference between the "Daily Loss Limit Example_NT8" and "Daily Loss Limit MultiTrade Example_NT8"?"

DailyLossLimitMultiTradeExample calls EnterLong() multiple times using separate signal names ("long1" and "long2"). DailyLossLimit_NT8 calls EnterLong() once using one signal name ("long1"). This could be seen by viewing and comparing each script's code and noting the differences between the two.

Steve4616:

" should it close the current position when it hits that target? Also, the default number is 100, is that ticks? Points? or Dollars?"

When the CrossAbove condition becomes true and CurrentBars is greater than 20 and DailyPNL is greater than DailyLoss, the strategy will call EnterLong() to place a long Entry order. When the CrossBelow condition becomes true and CurrentBars is greater than 20 and DailyPNL is greater than DailyLoss, the strategy will call EnterShort() to reverse positions so that you end up in a short position.

The DailyLoss default value refers to currency (Dollars).

"under set 4 it says "CurrentBars{Default input} >20". What is the purpose of this statement?"

This condition checks if the CurrentBars value is greater than 20 to ensure that at least 20 bars have been processed before trades are placed.

Let me know if I may further assist.

[Steve4616]

With the "DailyLossLimitBuilderExample_NT8" should it close the current position when it hits that target? Also, the default number is 100, is that ticks? Points? or Dollars? Thanks

Also, in the builder under set 4 it says "CurrentBars{Default input} >20". What is the purpose of this statement? Thanks

[Steve4616]

Hello,

I've updated the DailyLossLimit and DailyLosLimitMultiTrade examples that were posted on the forum for NinjaTrader 7 for NinjaTrader 8.

These are often requested and I felt they are good examples to have for NT8.

DailyLossLimitExample_NT7 - http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...241#post451241

DailyLossLimitMultiTradeExample_NT7 - http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...367#post475367

Update Sep 4th, 2018:
- I realized the print in OnPositionUpdate should print when currentPnL is equal to less than the LossLimit, not just less than it.

Update July 13th, 2020:
- Added DailyLossLimitBuilderExample_NT8; NinjaTrader_PaulH was clever enough to realize the Strategy Builder custom series can be used with offsets to do math and subtract the total pnl from yesterdays pnl to get the current pnl and provided an example.

With the "DailyLossLimitBuilderExample_NT8" should it close the current position when it hits that target? Also, the default number is 100, is that ticks? Points? or Dollars? Thanks

[grimes12]

Hello afisher1965 and grimes12,

Thanks for your notes.

afisher1965:

You could download and view the DailyLossLimit example scripts created by my colleague Chelsea attached in post # 1 on page 1 of this forum thread.

grimes12:

First, download the example script from post # 1 on page 1 of this forum thread. After downloading the file, open NinjaTrader and go to Tools > Import > NinjaScript Addon. To use the strategy, open a New > Chart window and enable the strategy on the chart. Note that this is a sample script demonstrating the concept of how to code a daily loss limit in a NinjaScript. This is not a fully functioning out-of-the-box strategy.

See this help guide page: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...t_strategy.htm

Let me know if I may assist further.

Hello Brandon, I was able to enable the strategy, thanks
But what is the difference between the "Daily Loss Limit Example_NT8" and "Daily Loss Limit MultiTrade Example_NT8"? When I load both strategies, I same no difference in terms of properties. Please help me understand.

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello afisher1965 and grimes12,

Thanks for your notes.

afisher1965:

You could download and view the DailyLossLimit example scripts created by my colleague Chelsea attached in post # 1 on page 1 of this forum thread.

grimes12:

First, download the example script from post # 1 on page 1 of this forum thread. After downloading the file, open NinjaTrader and go to Tools > Import > NinjaScript Addon. To use the strategy, open a New > Chart window and enable the strategy on the chart. Note that this is a sample script demonstrating the concept of how to code a daily loss limit in a NinjaScript. This is not a fully functioning out-of-the-box strategy.

See this help guide page: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...t_strategy.htm

Let me know if I may assist further.

[grimes12]

Hello,

I've updated the DailyLossLimit and DailyLosLimitMultiTrade examples that were posted on the forum for NinjaTrader 7 for NinjaTrader 8.

These are often requested and I felt they are good examples to have for NT8.

DailyLossLimitExample_NT7 - http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...241#post451241

DailyLossLimitMultiTradeExample_NT7 - http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...367#post475367

Update Sep 4th, 2018:
- I realized the print in OnPositionUpdate should print when currentPnL is equal to less than the LossLimit, not just less than it.

Update July 13th, 2020:
- Added DailyLossLimitBuilderExample_NT8; NinjaTrader_PaulH was clever enough to realize the Strategy Builder custom series can be used with offsets to do math and subtract the total pnl from yesterdays pnl to get the current pnl and provided an example.

How do I install it? I went to Tools>Import >Ninjascript Add on, restarted the NT8 but cant find where the options are to set Daily Limits. Help Please

[Steve4616]

Does anybody has a working code that sets a Daily Max Loss?
Thank You

I never did get the daily profit or daily loss working. Tried multiple things but no luck. I'd share if I did

[afisher1965]

Does anybody has a working code that sets a Daily Max Loss?
Thank You