Enable Live Trading Futures Using AFT8 and NinjaTrader 8
Summary of Preparing to Live Trade with AFT8
- NT must be connected to a live connection and licensed, etc.
- AFT8 live trading account license trial or paid is required. AFT8 Pricing
- AFT.Desktop must be logged in to sync the license to NinjaTrader AFT8.
- Checklist - AFT8 Quick Start Checklist
- Within a NinjaTrader AFT8 turnkey workspace, change the account to the desired account. Within the market analyzer, set all columns to the new account and save as a new workspace name. View the article links below for more details: Troubleshooting Changing to a Live Account in AFT8 for Algo Entry and Algo Trade Manager
N.B. WARNING! Take care to set the Algo Entry Controller State to control manual/semi-auto and fully auto modes! The system can start with NinjaTrader and trade automatically if the settings are not set to pause, etc.
Related Links
- FAQ: Where is the information on how to change account for AFT8?
- How to Change Account for AFT8 for Trade Entry and Trade Management
- Troubleshooting Changing to a Live Account in AFT8 for Algo Entry and Algo Trade Manager
- AFT8 Video Guides
- Algo Overview for Algo Entry, Algo Trade Manager Controllers
- NinjaTrader 8 Global Simulation Mode
- NinjaTrader 8 Multi Provider Mode