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 a Live trading account license trial or paid is required https://algotradingsystems.net/Pricing
- AFT.Desktop must be logged in to sync the license to NinjaTrader AFT8
- Check list - https://algotradingsystems.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/24221541585933-AFT8-Quick-Start-Check-List
- Within a NinjaTrader AFT8 turnkey workspace change the account to the desired account, within the market analyzer, set all columns to the new account -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