M Trader

1. M Trader Introduction

Welcome to the ultimate guide for implementing and maximizing the M Trader automated strategy within NinjaTrader.

The M Trader strategy is designed for traders seeking an efficient, automated approach to trading. With a focus on simplicity and effectiveness, it offers an easy setup process with minimal configuration. Thanks to biweekly template updates, you can follow our guide and quickly start testing the strategy with confidence.

By following the steps in this guide, you'll gain a solid understanding of how to run and evaluate the M Trader strategy effectively, setting the stage for your trading success.

This guide provides a complete walkthrough for setting up and using the M Trader automated strategy in NinjaTrader.

<aside> 📢 We strongly advise thorough testing of the strategy in simulated trading environments before venturing into live trading.

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2. M Trader Installation:

M trader with all the templates can be imported from Ninja Trader Control Center using the following steps:

  1. Download M Trader: Begin by downloading the M Trader from our website. Make sure to save the file in a location that is easily accessible.
  2. Import the strategy: Open the NinjaTrader Control Center and navigate to the menu **Tools > Import > NinjaScript Add-On...**. This will open the "Import" dialog window. Select the downloaded M Trader file and click the "Import" button to import it into NinjaTrader.
  3. Confirm import messages: During the import process, you may encounter multiple confirmation messages. It is important to click "Confirm" for each message to replace any existing templates or files related to the strategy with the new ones.
  4. Restart NinjaTrader: After successfully importing the M Trader, it is recommended to restart NinjaTrader to ensure that you are running the latest version of the code.

<aside> 💡 During the import process, you may encounter multiple confirmation messages. Click "Confirm" for each message to replace existing templates or files related to the strategy with new ones.

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<aside> 📢 Note: You should always restart NinjaTrader after installing an update to ensure you are running the most recent code.

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3. Strategy setup

To successfully set up the M Trader, it is important to perform the necessary steps from the control center, as it requires the utilization of a special trading hours template. Follow the comprehensive setup guide provided below to ensure a smooth implementation of the M Trader.

3.1 Figuring out how many SIM accounts I need to test the strategy

To start, first open the .zip folder of the strategy you just downloaded. Then, check how many templates sets you have by opening it.