Getting Started Guide
Pro tip: The menu on the left provides documentation and examples for each component of BloodHound & BlackBird.
Quick Start Videos
These first few videos are a good way to get started learning SharkIndicators. From installation, building a basic system, and backtesting it.
1. Installation and Setup
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For best results, watch in HD 1080p and full screen.
2. Add BloodHound to a Chart
Put BloodHound on a chart and get a glimpse of the signals.
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3. Creating a Basic System
Learn the basics of navigating the BloodHound interface. Use the Crossover Solver and Comparison Solver to create a basic signal system.
4. Using Multiple Timeframes
It can be useful to pull in data from other charts into the same BloodHound system. This can be done easily, and here’s a basic example.
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5. BlackBird for Trade Management
Now it’s time to add BlackBird to the chart. It can be used for trade management by itself, or as a powerful partner with BloodHound for semi- or full automation.
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6. Order Trailing Actions
Let’s add a 2nd order set and discuss the powerful Trailing Action rules.
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7. Backtesting with BloodHound & BlackBird Together
Using both tools together, we can start testing our trade system.
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8. The “Backtest Loop”
Next we’ll tweak our system and run comparable backtests to see if we’re moving in the right direction. Also let’s talk about some best practices and drawbacks of NinjaTrader’s backtesting engine.
9. Trade Management Buttons
BlackBird has some powerful trade management tools available for automated traders. Let’s discuss a few fun tweaks we can add to our system, and also the scheduler.
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10. Advanced Trailing Actions
The order trailing action rules open up a tremendous amount of creativity in how your trades can play out. We can’t cover everything quickly, but let’s see some interesting examples.
Further Learning
These videos have just scratched the surface of what’s possible. There are tons of resources available for further learning:
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- Weekly Workshops
- Workshop Topic Videos (huge list of videos from other users’ questions)
- “Simple Examples” Playlist
- Some FAQ Videos
- Contact Us
- Purchase 1-on-1 Training