Performance

Keep Up With The Markets

To enhance computer processing performance and help NinjaTrader run smoothly with AlgoBox™, regularly update your software, optimize your computer settings and maintain a clean system.

These steps can contribute to a more efficient and seamless trading experience.

Workspaces

Close other unnecessary programs and user profiles running in Windows.

Ensure NinjaTrader has only 1 workspace open.

Ensure your charts have no other tabs "behind" the visible chart, unless it is intentional and part of your trading workspace/style.

Power Settings

Switching the power plan to "Ultimate Performance" or "High Performance" in Windows allocates more resources to applications, reducing latency and contributing to a smoother operation of NinjaTrader.

In the Windows search bar at the bottom left, type "Power" and select "Edit Power Plan" from the options.
Select "Ultimate Performance" from the preferred plans option.

Example of Power Settings

Watch: How to switch your power plan to "Ultimate Performance."

Microsoft OneDrive

Removing Microsoft OneDrive from your PC can improve NinjaTrader and AlgoBox™ performance by freeing up system resources and reducing background processes.

In the Windows search bar at the bottom left, type "Apps" and select "Settings" from the options.
Click the "Apps" menu on the left side, enter "Installed Apps," type "OneDrive" in the search bar, and click on the three dots to the right. Select "Uninstall" from the options.

Example Of Uninstalling Microsoft OneDrive

Watch: How to uninstall Microsoft OneDrive.

Windows Security

Turning off Windows Security can improve performance for NinjaTrader by reducing background processes and freeing up system resources. This can lead to smoother trading operations and better overall responsiveness.

In the Windows search bar at the bottom left, type "Windows Security" and select "Windows Security" from the options.
Click on "Virus & Threat Protection" in the left menu, then select "Manage Settings" under the "Virus & Threat Protection Settings" on the right-hand side.
Toggle "Off" on all options (this action may prompt administrative approval; select "Yes" to proceed).

Please Note: Disabling Windows Security is at your own risk, we do not enforce turning it off as these settings are intended strictly for a dedicated trading machine, not a personal computer.

Click on "Apps & Browser Control" in the left menu, then choose "Exploit Protection Settings" under the "Exploit Protection" category on the right-hand side.
Change all the options to "Off By Default" under the system settings category.

Example Of Disabling Windows Security

WATCH: How to disable all Windows security settings.

CPU Overclocking? At Your Own Risk!

Overclocking the CPU may boost your PCs processing speed for a smoother trading experience and faster trade execution.

Please Note: We do not encourage, suggest/recommend nor support CPU overclocking due to its inherent risks, which can potentially damage your workstation and shorten the lifespan of its parts and components. Overclocking is entirely at your own risk. This is merely an open idea to reflect Vinny's personal preferences for the best trading experience with AlgoBox™.

In the Windows search bar at the bottom left, type "System Information" and select "System Information" from the options.
Here you can find the processor and motherboard that your system is currently running.
With the processor and motherboard information in the "System Information" tab, you can search for the best methods to overclock your CPU on YouTube or Google.

Reset Sim Account

WATCH: How to reset your sim/demo account and clear historical trades.

Enable Hot Keys

WATCH: How to enable the Hotkeys function on NinjaTrader.

High Priority Startup File

WATCH: How to create a shortcut for the AlgoBox™ High Priority Startup File and place it on the Desktop for easy access.

Reset Database

WATCH: How to clear and reset the database in NinjaTrader.

Using "Reset DB" may take some time, depending on the size of your historical trades data set, so it may be a good idea to do this outside of market hours when possible.

Video Tutorials

Tip: Typing "!performance" in the AlgoBox™ Discord Trade Room will bring up the two videos mentioned above.

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