📘 How to Build a Simple Trading Strategy in NinjaTrader Using Standard Indicators

  How to Build a Simple Trading Strategy in NinjaTrader Using Standard Indicators

If you’re just starting out with NinjaTrader or want to create a reliable strategy without coding, this guide is for you. In this post, we'll walk through a simple trading strategy using built-in indicators only — no custom scripts required.

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🎯 Strategy Overview

This setup combines a Stochastic Oscillator for signal generation with a Hull Moving Average (HMA) and the Momentum indicator to filter trades based on trend direction. It can be used manually or automated using our Markers tools.

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🔧 Tools You'll Need

Indicator	Purpose
Stochastic (K=7)	Entry signals at overbought/oversold
HMA (Period 100)	Trend detection
Momentum	Measures slope of the HMA

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🛠️ Step-by-Step: Build the Strategy

1. Generate Signals with the Stochastic Oscillator

• Set K=7, D=1 (to overlap both lines).

• Entry signals:

  • Buy: When the oscillator crosses above 20 (leaving oversold).

  • Sell: When it crosses below 80 (leaving overbought).

2. Filter by Trend with the HMA Slope

• Add a 100-period HMA to your chart.

• Use the Momentum indicator (Period = 1) to calculate its slope.

• Trend Filter:

  • Only go long if the slope is positive.

  • Only go short if the slope is negative.

3. Visualize and Automate with Markers

• Use Markers Copy to bring oscillator and slope data into logic blocks.

• Create logic for:

  • Long signals: crossing above 20 + positive slope.

  • Short signals: crossing below 80 + negative slope.

• Apply thresholds if needed (e.g., slope > 2 or < -2).

• Assign the signals to Go Long / Go Short actions in Markers.

• Activate your ATM strategy and choose between semi-automatic or full automatic execution.

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📊 Example Use Case

On a trending day:

• You filter out false signals going against the trend.

• You get high-probability entries where the oscillator exits extreme zones in sync with trend direction.

• With automation, trades are triggered without hesitation.

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⚙️ Why Use This Setup?

• No coding required

• Highly customizable

• Works with default NinjaTrader tools

• Easily integrated into Markers for visual logic and full automation.

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