NinjaTrader Import Guide

This guide shows you how to export your trades from NinjaTrader 8 and import them into Tradavity.

Important: Set Language to English

Before exporting, make sure NinjaTrader is set to English. Tradavity only supports English CSV files.

1. Go to Tools > Options
2. Select General
3. Set Language to English
4. Restart NinjaTrader

Step 1: Open Trade Performance

In NinjaTrader, open the Control Center and go to New > Trade Performance.

Step 2: Select Display Type

Click the Display dropdown and select either:

• Trades - Pre-grouped trades with P&L and MAE/MFE (recommended)
• Executions - Individual fills with Entry/Exit markers

Step 3: Set Date Range and Generate

Set your desired date range and click Generate to load the data.

Step 4: Export to CSV

Right-click anywhere in the results list and select Export. Choose CSV as the file type and save to your computer.

Importing into Tradavity

Step 5: Open Add Trade

In Tradavity, click Add Trade in the sidebar.

Step 6: Select Asset Type and Import CSV

Select Futures as the asset type, then click Import CSV.

Step 7: Select NinjaTrader and Export Type

Select NinjaTrader from the broker list, then choose the matching export type (Trades or Executions).

Step 8: Upload Your File

Drag and drop your CSV file, or click to browse and select it.

Step 9: Review and Import

Review the parsed trades in the preview. Select the trades you want to import, then click Import Selected.

Troubleshooting

Import fails

• Make sure NinjaTrader is set to English before exporting
• Verify you selected the correct export type (Trades vs Executions)
• Don't open and re-save the CSV in Excel - it may change the format

MAE/MFE data

NinjaTrader Trades export includes MAE (Maximum Adverse Excursion) and MFE (Maximum Favorable Excursion) data which Tradavity can import.

Wrong dates or years (e.g., 2027 instead of 2025)

Tradavity expects NinjaTrader's European date format: DDMMYYYY (day first).

If your dates are showing incorrectly, your NinjaTrader may be configured for American date format (MMDDYYYY). To fix this:

1. In NinjaTrader, go to Tools > Options > General
2. Check your regional/date format settings
3. Set to a European format where day comes before month
4. Re-export your trades

Example of correct format in your CSV:

• 29122025 10:02:57 = December 29, 2025 (correct - DDMMYYYY)
• 12292025 10:02:57 = American format (not supported)