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AFT8 trades not being taken automated entry

ATS Tom
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Problem: No trades taken by the AFT8 algo entry system.

Common Reasons:

  1. The workspace does not include the AFT Algo Module.
  2. Workspace 2 or above is not being used. See AFT8 Workspaces
    1. Stage 1 - Workspaces 1: Manual Entry + Automated Exits
    2. Stage 2 - Workspaces 2: Hybrid Automated Entry + Exits
    3. Stage 3 - Workspaces 3: Hybrid Automated Trading + AWT
    4. Stage 4 - Workspaces 4: Hybrid Automated Trading + AWT + MTF
  3. The Algo system is set to auto-off.
  4. The long or short is off.
  5. The semi-auto feature was used and set trading off after it had entered and stopped all trading. It takes one shot and stops in both directions.
  6. The system max trades per session were reached for a day or week.
  7. There were no trading signals, or the signals were filtered out (F1, F2, FTE, FTX) on the algo entry controller.
  8. Time session filters for entry and exits.
  9. Verify the Instrument Futures Contract expiry rollover days will prevent trading in AFT8 for safety.
  10. Wrong account or instrument not configured in the algo entry controller/market analyzer.
  11. Wrong license - blocking live trading, etc., on a sim license.
  12. Data Lagging Filter: The system has detected data lagging and is not trading.
  13. AFT.Desktop has not been installed, and no license is found by NT8, or EULA not agreed.
  14. Workspace templates are not configured correctly for the indicators used as signals or as filters in the algo entry module. The templates must be "Default" or something else.
  15. Defaults not being used - AFT8 pre-requisites and recommended settings

Algo Trading System

Are all the indicators configured with a template - should not be empty
Indicator Configuration

Check

Go Back to Basics

Close your workspace using workspaces 2 or 3 - make sure you can use that workspace - change account and trade - turn off the filters - to ensure trades can be taken. Then add back filters as required.

NB: If you are using other workspaces, they need re-configuring to make sure all the filter indicators are configured correctly as above.

Contract Rollovers

  • Check if you need to roll contracts forwards via NinjaTrader > tools > Database Management
  • Contract Rollovers

General Checks

1) Are you able to take a trade manually long or short - does the trade man kick in?
2) With no filters on, set the system on to take a long and short test.

Details and steps to replicate are required to understand the context for your question to diagnose:

1) Workspace - turnkey any changes.
2) Post a controller screenshot so we can diagnose and verify - show the full details of all filters and signals, etc.

3) Error log - is all functioning - Timezone/Language settings - this is not relevant anymore but would be the last call to check./Contract symbology - View Defaults

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