Profit Forecast for NinjaTrader 8
See your potential profit and loss for every ATM strategy order—in real-time. Displays dollars, points, ticks, and R-values. Tracks your break-even point dynamically as you scale out. Essential for prop traders managing drawdown limits.
See It in Action
Watch how the Profit Forecast indicator displays real-time P&L and risk management information.
Real-Time Risk Management for ATM Strategies
NinjaTrader's default ATM display only shows tick distances. This indicator shows you actual dollars at risk, potential profit, and when your trade becomes risk-free.
Real-Time P&L Display
See potential dollar amounts, points, and ticks for every stop loss and profit target. As you drag orders on the chart, values update instantly. No more mental math—know your risk and reward at a glance.
R-Value Support
Define your 1R value (the dollar amount you risk per trade) and see all P&L displayed as R-multiples. A target showing "+2.5R" instantly tells you the reward relative to your standard risk unit.
Dynamic Break-Even Line
A visual line shows exactly where your break-even point is—and it moves as you scale out. When you hit your first target, the break-even line adjusts to show where you can exit the remaining position at zero risk.
Live Risk/Reward Ratio
Monitor your R:R in real-time with color-coded display. Green for good setups (2:1+), gold for acceptable (1:1-2:1), red for poor risk/reward. When you've locked in enough profit, it shows "Risk-Free" with your secured amount.
Real-Time Trade Information
The Profit Forecast indicator displays critical trade metrics instantly, updating dynamically as your position evolves.
Instant P&L Calculations
The indicator displays exact dollar amount, points, and ticks for each stop loss and profit target as trades are entered. When traders adjust orders on the chart, calculations refresh instantly to reflect changes, eliminating guesswork about potential outcomes.
- See exact dollar amounts, points, and ticks for each stop and target
- Calculations refresh instantly as you adjust orders
- Eliminate guesswork about potential trade outcomes
Dynamic Break-Even Tracking
This feature reveals exactly where price needs to be for you to exit at zero profit/loss, accounting for any profits already locked in. The break-even line automatically recalibrates as positions are scaled down, frequently advancing beyond the initial stop loss when sufficient profits are secured.
- Know exactly where price needs to be for zero profit/loss
- Break-even line recalibrates automatically as you scale out
- Watch the line advance beyond initial stop as profits lock in
Risk/Reward Ratio Monitoring
The tool tracks your risk-to-reward metrics in real-time with color-coded indicators. Green signals favorable ratios, gold indicates acceptable levels, and red represents suboptimal setups. When enough profit has been secured to eliminate risk, the display shows "Risk-Free" alongside the locked-in profit amount.
- Track risk-to-reward metrics in real-time with color-coded indicators
- Green for favorable, gold for acceptable, red for suboptimal ratios
- See Risk-Free status when enough profit is locked in
On Real Trading Charts
See how the Profit Forecast indicator displays P&L information across different trade scenarios and ATM configurations.
Indicator Settings
Customize the indicator to match your trading preferences.
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Show R Values | False | Display P&L as multiples of your defined R-value |
| Show USD | True | Display P&L in dollar amounts |
| Show Points | True | Display P&L in points |
| Show Ticks | False | Display P&L in ticks |
| 1R Value ($) | 250 | Dollar amount that represents 1R (your standard risk unit) |
| Show Risk/Reward | True | Display live risk/reward ratio |
| Use R:R Colors | True | Color-code R:R based on quality |
| Poor R:R Color (< 1.0) | OrangeRed | Color for ratios below 1:1 |
| Acceptable R:R Color (1.0-2.0) | Gold | Color for ratios 1:1 to 2:1 |
| Good R:R Color (>= 2.0) | LimeGreen | Color for ratios 2:1 and above |
| Risk-Free Color | DodgerBlue | Color when position has no remaining risk |
| No Targets Color | Gray | Color when no targets remain |
| Hide USD Values | False | Use R-values in R:R display instead of USD |
| R:R Display X-Offset | 180 | Horizontal offset from right edge (pixels) |
| Show Break Even Line | True | Display dynamic break-even line on chart |
| Break Even Line Color | DodgerBlue | Color for the break-even line |
| Break Even Line Width | 2 | Thickness of break-even line in pixels |
| Break Even Line Style | Dash | Line style (Solid, Dash, Dot) |
Display P&L as multiples of your defined R-value
Display P&L in dollar amounts
Display P&L in points
Display P&L in ticks
Dollar amount that represents 1R (your standard risk unit)
Display live risk/reward ratio
Color-code R:R based on quality
Color for ratios below 1:1
Color for ratios 1:1 to 2:1
Color for ratios 2:1 and above
Color when position has no remaining risk
Color when no targets remain
Use R-values in R:R display instead of USD
Horizontal offset from right edge (pixels)
Display dynamic break-even line on chart
Color for the break-even line
Thickness of break-even line in pixels
Line style (Solid, Dash, Dot)
What Users Say
Trusted by futures traders worldwide
Trading a funded account and this is a lifesaver. I can see exactly where I'm at on every trade and when I hit breakeven. No more doing math in my head or worrying about my daily limit.
That R-value display totally changed how I look at trades. Seeing "+2.5R" instead of dollar amounts makes it way easier to think about risk consistently. My whole risk management got better.
Can't believe NT doesn't show this stuff by default. Being able to see my exact risk before I click buy is huge. That breakeven line is genius—I know exactly when I can let it run.
The color coding keeps me honest. If I see red I just don't take the trade. Super simple rule that's saved me from taking so many garbage setups.
Perfect for my scaling. I run 3 targets and watching that breakeven line move after each partial is so satisfying. I know exactly when my last contract is a freebie.
Works great, super fast, no lag. Plays nice with all my ATM templates. The P&L updates right away when I move orders around. Can't trade without it now.
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Common Questions
- No changes required. Simply add the indicator to your chart and trade with your existing ATM strategies as normal. The Profit Forecast indicator automatically detects your ATM orders and displays the enhanced P&L information. It works with any custom ATM templates you've created.
- NinjaTrader's default ATM display only shows tick distances. This indicator adds: exact dollar P&L for each order, points and ticks display, R-value multiples, dynamic break-even levels that adjust as you scale out, real-time risk/reward ratios with color coding, and clear indication when your position becomes risk-free.
- The 1R value represents your standard risk unit—typically the dollar amount you risk per trade. If you normally risk $250 per trade, set 1R to $250. Then all P&L displays as multiples: a $500 profit shows as "+2R", a $125 loss shows as "-0.5R". This makes it easier to evaluate trades consistently regardless of position size.
- The break-even line shows where price needs to be for you to exit at zero profit/loss, accounting for any profits already locked in. When you hit a profit target and scale out, the line adjusts. For example, if you've taken $500 in partial profits, the break-even line shows where you can exit the remaining position and still keep that $500.
- Prop firms enforce strict daily loss limits and trailing drawdown rules. One miscalculated trade can end your day or even your funded account. The Profit Forecast indicator shows exact dollar risk on every trade, helping you stay within limits. You can also see when positions become risk-free, letting you hold runners without endangering your daily profit.
- Yes. For ATM strategies with multiple targets, the indicator shows P&L for each level individually and tracks cumulative profit as targets are hit. The break-even line and risk/reward ratio update automatically as you scale out of the position.
- The indicator works with any instrument you can trade using ATM strategies in NinjaTrader 8—futures, forex, stocks, etc. It automatically detects the instrument's point value and tick size to calculate accurate P&L.
- Yes. You can toggle each display type on or off: dollars, points, ticks, and R-values. Show only what you find useful. You can also hide the break-even line, risk/reward display, or disable the color coding if you prefer a cleaner look.
Know Your Risk Before You Click
The Profit Forecast indicator shows you exactly what you stand to win or lose on every trade. No more guessing, no more mental math—just clear, actionable numbers.
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