Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ninja Trader



Ninja Trader - a multipurpose program that can be used for chartinga and technical analysis, as well as a complete trading platform for trading futures contracts, stocks and currencies as well as on the FOREX. Suitable for the development of trading system (the programming language, the ability to run scripts - all set to create their own vehicle) and can work as a trainer trader. This tool for programmers - the open interfaces of COM, DLL,. NET; so there are extensions (plugins) under NinjaTrader, providing investors with new functionality.

Install and run the program

Run the installer. It automatically exhausted of the latest version of NinjaTrader (about 30 MB). (WARNING: The program requires Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0).
When you install the program asks for the note which markets set packages: Futures, FOREX, Equities (shares)

You will need a license key to register on this website by entering your email:
http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/download_trading_software.htm



Your address will come a letter containing the license key. For the first time asked him to enter. Enter key to confirm and restart NinjaTrader.





Suppliers quotes (data feed, quote provider)

Before you use NinjaTrader, should determine the supplier quotation (total 18), among them are directly kotirovschiki, and, of course, well known forex brokers. Many of the options presented are paid (Barchart, eSignal), and some - for free when you open a real trading account (FOREX.COM).

* Barchart.com (pricing)
* ESignal
* FuturesBetting
* GAIN Capital / FOREX.com
* Hotspot FX
* Interactive Brokers
* IQ Feed from DTN
* MB Trading
* OpenTick * Patsystems
* PFGBEST.com
* TD AMERITRADE
* Track Data
* TradeStation
* Trading Technologies
* Yahoo
* Zen-Fire
* Import of historical data from text files

Will not affect the length of paid vendor quotations, see what features we can get it for free for our acquaintance with Ninja Trader.

For example, IQFeed provides free quotes for 7-day period. 30-day period provided by the broker PFGBEST; in this case, you must register a demo account (providing your real email) and set programming interface (Client API) of the PFG (4.14 Mb) - without it will not be able to take quotations. Samou platform PFG BESTDirect download required.

Choose Tools -> Account Connections ...









Enter details sent to you by the letter of the registration of the demo account of the PFG BEST (Account Number, Access Key, IP-addresses and ports).







Now, when the connection is configured, select File -> Connect -> PFG. In the system tray icon should appear corresponding utility PFG API.



On successful connection, the audio signal to warn us and the green message in the Connected status bar.



Of course, the easiest way to choose a supplier quotations YAHOO (no more complicated settings and registration is not required), but in this case, you will be provided only index and stock quotes, day or a larger scale.

On the peculiarities of connections to other providers of quotations can be found here:
http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/support_connectionguides.htm

Features Ninja Trader

Manage orders with schedule

NinjaTrader allows you to combine technical analysis to trade and trade with the schedule in real time.

1. Installation, alteration and cancellation of orders directly from the schedule.
2. Tracking the size of the position, the average price of entry and profit / loss in real time
3. The use of advanced strategies (ATM, Advanced Trade Management)



Superior glass applications SuperDOM

Realized in glass NinjaTrader allows you to easily install applications and change orders one click, as well as the management of semi-commerce technology with a special ATM.

1. Quick placement of orders for entry and exit, as well as buttons increase / decrease the position
2. Add or change orders one click
3. Visual imaging orders and open positions
4. Installing orders OCO (One Cancel Other - one cancels the other) at the entrance, as well as changing the size of the position
Ninja Trader


Control technologies for improving trade-ATM

Features ATM (Advanced Trade Management) gives a trader the benefits of applying the rules of semi-commerce using predefined templates strategies. They include:

1. Automatic Installation of Stop Loss and Profit Target installing warrant
2. Warrants OCO (Once Cancels Other) - automatic cancellation of the warrant in the case of the execution of another
3. Automatic exposure break-even stop-loss
4. Automatic treyling-foot
5. Performance based on the amount of stop-loss orders



Better to schedule

Regardless of the market where you sell, the type of trader, of which, the scale of the data by using - NinjaTrader charts extremely flexible, customizable and understood, they can visualize the market in the typical manner for you.

1. Different styles and spacing charts, comprehensive visualization
2. More than 100 customizable technical indicators
3. Developed with the help of their indicators NinjaScriptTM
4. Trade directly from the charts



Window market analysis

Window analysis of the market (Market Analyzer) - box with numerous quotations realtaym, tools and analysis, including more than 100 built-indicators.

1. Customizable column indicators
2. Realtaym lights and signals based on user-defined rules
3. Dynamic ranking, sorting and filtering



Developing and testing strategies

Develop a concept of its strategy, produce a it, test it on historical data, optimize, run the trial test, and then use in their trade. NinjaTrader platform is claimed as a comprehensive tool for system development and automation of trade.

1. Ability to create strategies for those who are not programmers
2. Develop strategies for using NinjaScript ™
3. High testing on historical data
4. Demo testing in real time
5. Manage orders in realtaym automation and real-commerce




System Requirements

* Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Server 2003
* The minimum resolution of 1024 x 768
* P4 CPU minimum or higher
* 1GB RAM or more with XP and 2GB or more for Windows Vista
* Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0

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