Trend Hunter Auto Strategy

Trend Hunter Auto Strategy  is a fully automated trading strategy built for NinjaTrader 8, designed to leverage the custom indicator TrendHunterV1 to identify trend-based long and short setups. Whether you’re an algorithmic trading enthusiast or just looking to automate your edge, this strategy offers robust execution flexibility — including traditional stop/target-based management or ATM Strategy integration.

Let’s walk through exactly how it works.

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🧠 How the Strategy Works

🎯 Core Logic: The TrendHunter Signal Engine

At its heart, TrendHunterAuto relies on a custom indicator called TrendHunterV1, which generates directional signals:

• +1 → Long signal

• -1 → Short signal

• 0 → Neutral / no signal

Every time a new bar is formed, the strategy checks the SignalDirection value from the indicator:

• If a new signal appears (i.e., different from the previous bar), the system arms the signal and saves the timestamp of when it appeared.

• The strategy waits until a valid session time (based on two user-defined trading windows) to act on the signal.

• Once confirmed, it triggers a trade in the direction of the signal — either Long or Short — depending on the selected execution method (ATM or classic stop/target).

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⏰ Time Filters: Trading Only When It Matters

You define two separate time windows for trading:

• Morning: e.g., 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

• Afternoon: e.g., 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

The strategy will only enter trades if the signal first appeared during one of these periods. This prevents entries from being triggered outside your active trading hours — especially useful for avoiding overnight or low-liquidity setups.

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⚙️ Two Execution Modes: ATM vs Classic Trade Management

✅ Option 1: Classic Stop Loss and Profit Target

If UseATM is set to false, the strategy uses NinjaTrader’s built-in trade management via:

• SetStopLoss(CalculationMode.Ticks, StopLossTicks)

• SetProfitTarget(CalculationMode.Ticks, ProfitTargetTicks)

This means:

• When a signal fires, the system enters at market with your defined stop and target in ticks (e.g., 80-tick stop, 25-tick target).

• No custom ATM logic is involved — this is straightforward and reliable for backtesting and consistent execution.

📊 Pros:

• Great for backtesting and historical performance tracking.

• Simple to manage and configure.

• Fully contained inside the strategy.

⚠️ Cons:

• Less flexible.

• Cannot trail stops, auto-breakeven, or use advanced scaling logic.

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✅ Option 2: ATM Strategy Execution (Advanced Trade Management)

If UseATM is set to true, the strategy will:

• Launch an ATM template by name (set in AtmTemplateName)

• Use that template’s pre-configured settings for stop, target, trailing logic, auto breakeven, etc.

• Wait until the previous ATM strategy is completely flat before entering a new one.

📊 Pros:

• Use NinjaTrader’s full ATM management tools: auto-breakeven, trailing stops, multiple targets.

• Seamless integration with DOM/Chart Trader for visual monitoring.

• Great for real-time discretionary control combined with automation.

⚠️ Cons:

• Not backtestable in the Strategy Analyzer.

• Can only run in real-time or playback.

• Must ensure template name is correctly set and exists.

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🔁 Entry Logic and Re-Arm Mechanism

One standout feature is the signal re-arm logic:

• A signal is only acted upon once per appearance.

• After a trade is taken, the system disarms the signal and waits for a new one.

• If the same signal (e.g., +1) persists bar after bar, no repeated entries occur.

• This prevents signal spamming and overtrading.

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🎛️ Fully Customizable Parameters

You can adjust the following from the NinjaTrader Strategy menu:

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🖥️ Visual Chart Integration

Upon startup, the strategy loads the TrendHunterV1 indicator directly onto your chart. This gives you:

• Visual confirmation of entries.

• Real-time coloring and signal arrows.

• A clickable Discord link if included in the indicator.

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🧪 Backtesting and Live Deployment

Tip: Use Classic Mode for testing performance and ATM Mode when you go live with real money.

🧩 Final Thoughts

The TrendHunterAuto strategy brings powerful automation to your NinjaTrader workflow. Whether you prefer the simplicity of fixed stops/targets or the flexibility of ATM templates, it adapts to your trading style with confidence.

This setup is ideal for:

• Trend-following traders looking to automate their setups

• Hybrid traders who want ATM control with signal-based entries

• Advanced users managing multiple time windows and custom indicators

✅ Build confidence through structured entries
✅ Stay disciplined with automated management
✅ Maintain control with ATM logic when needed

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Ready to automate your edge?
Start using TrendHunterAuto today and experience hands-free trend execution that respects your strategy, your timing, and your risk.