The Algo helper provides a pop-up menu on the chart, per the example below. You can use this to semi-automate entries and exits, which will trigger when various criteria are met. The button colours are customisable
which, when clicked, exposes the options
Hover your mouse over the options for a reminder of what each button does
The buttons will change colour when active
AT must be on for any trade to be triggered
L takes long trades
S takes short trades
BU uses the pjsProfilebars original BUY algo signal to trigger buys
SE uses the pjsProfilebars original SELL algo signal to trigger sells
+D uses the pjsProfilebars original +DIV algo signal to trigger buys
-D uses the pjsProfilebars original -DIV algo signal to trigger sells
B requires BOTH signals to be active on the same bar
+I triggers on positive stacked imbalances (as configured in the ‘Imbalances (per level) Trade Aid settings)
-I triggers on positive stacked imbalances (as configured in the ‘Imbalances (per level) Trade Aid settings)
T/R sets ‘Trend or Regression’ mode (this value can be queried from algobars conditions. 1 is trend, regression is 0)
Configuration options
It is important to correctly configure the algo helper options.
Enable
Globally enables or disables the feature
Disable further trade entry on trigger
Disables the AT button once a trade has been triggered. This prevents multiple entries on multiple signals. You will need to click the AT button to re-arm the helper before it triggers further trades
ATM
The NinjaTrader native ATM to use when submitting your order. Your targets, stops, trails etc., can all be configured here
Quantity
The number of contracts to use when submitting the order
use MKT orders instead of LIMIT
By default, the algo helper submits limit orders (to get filled at the prices the alert was triggered at). In some fast-moving markets, on specific signals, like imbalances, you might not get filled, especially if you have high latency between your broker/data and computer. You can opt to use a market order and get filled at any price, if you prefer.