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NinjaTrader

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Open and fund a new NinjaTrader account—no deposit minimums—and get $250 in commission credits to enhance your futures trading experience, now integrated with TradingView.
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i have to repeatedly login about 30 times before it logs me in

I like your leveraging but you have 2 to 5 tick slippage every time I exit, and never in my favor! I'm going back to Tradestation.

Several times, my stop loss and take profit trades have vanished, and I could not add them back in. They sent me some instructions, but it closed the trade at a loss. This has happened several times. Not going to use them anymore.

Hey, there - sounds like you've already had a chance to speak with our Support Team, but want to make sure that you're always welcome to speak with our Orders Desk about any specific trades. You can reach them directly by emailing orders@ninjatrader.com.

All kind of issues. The major one is sometimes, if I leave the NinjaTrader Brokerage open overnight, when I make my first trade in the morning, it won't show up on the screen. If you don't log off log back on, you could think the trade never executed. That's is so messed up.

Hey, there - our Support Team would be happy to look into this for you. Feel free to reach out to them at support@ninjatrader.com with any details you have so that they can investigate.

Not bad overall, no issues and reasonable fees. The only reason I wont give 5 stars is because you cant set your stop loss and take profit after taking the trade. This makes entering quickly difficult as I have to stop and make sure I have both set. In addition I'd also love to see an option for partial closures.

Thank you for this feedback! I've passed it along to our Development Team to review.

Worst experience! It just tooked a random trade from my account on its own! I was not even there no active order or stop loss, entered long trade marked as external entry wich I did not even take, closed my trades and went out for a while then came back I was in a trade with 5 MNQ contracts and unfortunately market was closed, waited till market opens to close trade it came down 102 points! Not just that, I left my account green and panick trade engage FOMO, REVENGE TRADE I dont know what was doing because of this shock. I lost all of my account, and non of my custom stoploss was working when I was on my trades, I have all the screen shots also contacted there support team no answer of yet! I will close my account and move somewhere safe! I'm glad that it was not that much, It could have been worse!

Hi, there - we would like to investigate this further. Could you please send any info you have to support@ninjatrader.com so we can investigate? Thank you!

NinjaTrader’s ATM/OCO order integration with TradingView still needs major improvement. When placing trades through Ninja from TradingView, the core benefits of TradingView’s stop-loss and take-profit interface disappear. You cannot drag or adjust a stop-loss from the entry unless it was originally placed with the order, and the same limitation applies to take-profit. The intuitive “click-and-drag” functionality that TradingView users rely on simply isn’t available through Ninja’s connection. Stop Loss and Take profit also doesn't show the Risk info, which is another big hurdle with this integration. Because of this, I found myself forced to execute trades directly on NinjaTrader app and only use TradingView for charting, which defeats the purpose of connecting the two platforms at least for me. I genuinely don’t understand how users manage active order adjustments on TV from this broker. It's a very risky implementation. I hope the NinjaTrader/TradingView development teams can address this integration gap. Enabling full SL/TP manipulation directly on TradingView charts—just like other supported brokers and paper trading on TV does, showing SL/TP ticks/points/currency values would dramatically improve usability for active traders and make the connection actually valuable. As a broker I think Ninja is pretty good, but not at usable state to trade with Tradingview.

Thank you for this great feedback. I'll be sure to pass it along to our Development Team to review as well.

Its great , it would be better if funding the account worked faster. Or perhaps I just need to put more money in the account at once

Glad you're enjoying overall! I'll be sure to share your feedback with the rest of our team to review as well.

I’ve been using NinjaTrader alongside TradingView, and the combination has honestly been a game changer for my trading. I handle all of my order execution on the NinjaTrader app, and TradingView is where I do my charting. The best part is how smooth everything runs when you connect the two. I link my NinjaTrader account directly inside TradingView, so I can chart on TradingView but send trades straight to NinjaTrader. That means no lag, no freezing, and zero delays when entering or exiting a position, because all the actual execution is happening on the NinjaTrader side. I also love that NinjaTrader gives me a full demo account to practice with. I can backtest my setups, work on entries, and test strategy ideas in real time without risking anything. If you want clean charts, fast execution, and a reliable way to practice without blowing money, using TradingView for analysis and NinjaTrader for execution is the best balance I’ve found.

This is such great feedback! Glad you're enjoying NinjaTrader. Thanks for reviewing!

This information page says there is no Inactivity Fee, yet I was just charged $35. You need to update your information as I was just blind-sided by this fee. Buyer beware as the information here is FALSE and MISLEADING.

Terms and fees


Tradable assets
Futures
Min deposit
0.00 USD
Deposit fee
No
Withdrawal fee
No
Inactivity fee
No
Commissions as low as:
$0.09/Micro Futures Contract
$0.59/Standard Futures Contract

About NinjaTrader


Regulators
Community
Phone
312-262-1289
Address
222 N La Salle St #1450, Chicago, IL 60601
NinjaTrader provides award-winning trading software and brokerage services to active futures traders. Founded in 2001, NinjaTrader has evolved into an industry leader supporting nearly 2,000,000 users around the globe. NinjaTrader offers best-in-class technology, support, and discount commissions. NinjaTrader delivers integrated multi-device trading, including access to the desktop platform and mobile trading app, featuring advanced charting, technical analysis, and trade simulation.

Tools and features


Order types
Market orders
Orders to buy or sell at the current market price. Executed instantly.
Limit orders
Orders to buy or sell at a specified price or better. Executed only when the specified price is reached.
Stop orders
Orders that activates when the price reaches a certain level, after which it is executed as a market order.
Stop limit orders
A combination of a stop order and a limit order. Activates when the stop price is reached but is executed only at the specified limit price.
Order features
Order history
Access to a list of previously placed orders with details of their execution.
Execution history on the chart
Display of executed orders directly on the chart for convenient analysis.
Position features
Partial position close
The ability to close only a portion of an open position, rather than the entire position.
Reverse position
Quickly closes the current position and opens an opposing position (e.g., from long to short).
Brackets
Order brackets
The ability to attach take-profit and stop-loss orders to an order.
Order brackets modification
The ability to modify take-profit and stop-loss levels after placing an order.
Add brackets to existing order
The ability to add take-profit and stop-loss brackets to existing order.
Position brackets
Take profit and stop loss brackets support for the position.
Position brackets modification
Modifying take-profit and stop-loss levels for an open position.
Add brackets to existing position
Adding take-profit and stop-loss levels to an already open position.
Trailing stop
A dynamic stop loss that automatically follows the price of an asset by a set distance. It is used to limit possible losses and manage risks.
Other
Demo account
A virtual account for practicing trading without the risk of losing real funds.
Level 2 data
Market depth (order book), showing buy and sell orders with volume details.
AD-free trading on chart for basic plan
A clean chart without distracting ads for convenient analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions


NinjaTrader allows to trade futures.
NinjaTrader is regulated by the following organisations:
- CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission)
- NFA (National Futures Association)
Yes, NinjaTrader provides clients with a demo account to try out their strategies before actually starting to trade.
NinjaTrader requires a minimum deposit of 0 USD.

Brokers usually require deposits to manage risk, cover trading costs, and comply with regulations. Deposits act as collateral for leveraged trades, ensuring brokers don’t face losses if a trade goes against a trader. They also help cover fees, prevent fraud, and ensure serious trading activity.
Yes, NinjaTrader offers Level 2 data to its clients.

Level 2 is a subscription-based service that offers real-time access to the exchange’s order book. It gives traders and investors a detailed view of market depth and momentum, helping them make more informed and strategic trading decisions.
No, there's no fee if there's no activity on your account.

Brokers impose inactivity fees to cover maintenance costs, comply with regulations, and encourage active trading. These fees help offset expenses for managing inactive accounts and prevent account abandonment.
No, NinjaTrader doesn't impose any withdrawal fees on its clients.
Check the fees NinjaTrader has to make the best choice. Commissions as low as: $0.09/Micro Futures Contract $0.59/Standard Futures Contract
No, NinjaTrader doesn't have any deposit fee.
NinjaTrader allows the following order types:
- Limit orders
- Stop orders
- Stop limit orders
- Market orders
Yes, you can place bracket orders with NinjaTrader.
Brokers provide access to financial markets and execute trades. They act as intermediaries between traders and exchanges, providing the necessary infrastructure and tools to place buy and sell orders. They offer services such as order execution, market access, research, analysis, and customer support. Additionally, brokers facilitate the use of leverage, margin trading, and help ensure regulatory compliance, providing traders with a secure environment to trade effectively. Without brokers, individual traders would struggle to access markets and execute trades efficiently.
An order is an instruction for a broker to execute a trade - buy or sell an asset on behalf of a trader. Depending on your strategy, risk tolerance, and market condition, different kinds of orders can be more or less effective, let's see the basic ones.
- Market order. It's a basic type designed to buy or sell an asset immediately at the next price available
- Limit order. Specifies the maximum (for buying) or minimum (for selling) price at which a trader is willing to execute a trade. It's only executed if the price reaches the preset level. There are buy and sell limit orders - they're set to buy/sell an asset at or below/above a certain price
- Stop order. Triggered when an asset moves above or below a certain price level, always executed in the direction that the price is moving. There are stop-loss orders (automatically closes a position at a certain level if the market moves against you) and (initiates a trade when the price breaks a certain level)
Successful trading requires thorough preparation, ensuring every decision is well-informed and carefully considered. To develop a winning strategy, follow these key steps:
- Find the right asset using our screeners and heatmaps. Explore the stock market with the Stock Screener, track cryptocurrencies on the Crypto Coins Heatmap, and more tools to find in the main menu
- Analyze price movements on our Supercharts. Utilize multiple drawing tools, built-in indicators, and advanced features to gain deeper market insights
- Stay on top of market changes with the Economic Calendar and the latest news, helping you quickly adapt to shifting conditions
- Test your strategy in a risk-free environment with a Paper Trading account to see how it performs before committing real capital
- Choose a broker and start your trading journey with confidence once you have a clear strategy in place
A broker's rating on TradingView is based on its clients' reviews. We ensure broker ratings reflect real user experiences by allowing reviews only from verified TradingView users with active linked accounts. Recent ratings carry more weight, providing up-to-date insights for informed decisions. This approach promotes transparency and prevents manipulation. Make sure to rate your broker to help it improve its service and assits other users in their choice.
Leverage is a mechanism that allows traders to open larger positions with a smaller amount of capital. It basically means borrowing funds from a broker, often multiplying your position size by 5x, 10x, or more. For example, with 5x leverage, a $100 deposit could open a $500 trade with your broker lending you $400 you don't have. It's a popular technique, but remember that while leverage increases potential profits, it also magnifies losses, which is why it's essential to learn how to manage risks.

It's always worth preparing for trades before actually executing them. On TradingView, you can do this with our Paper Trading functionality.
Margin trading means an investor buying an asset by borrowing the balance from a broker. It allows traders to increase their buying power, enabling larger positions with less upfront capital. While it can provide greater market exposure with less capital and amplify potential gains, it also comes with increased risks:
- Increased risk of losses, including exceeding initial investment
- Interest costs on borrowed funds
- Potential for margin calls requiring additional deposits
Make sure to analyze an asset thoroughly and test your strategy on a Paper Trading account to ensure you're ready to navigate these risks.
Commissions in trading are fees that brokers charge for executing trades on behalf of traders. These costs help brokers maintain their platforms, provide essential services, and ensure smooth access to financial markets.

Understanding commission structures is essential for traders, as fees can impact overall profitability. Choosing a broker with competitive rates and transparent pricing ensures cost-effective trading.