The questions never stop
- ?Which market should I trade?
- ?Should I use a 5, 10, 11, or 15-minute chart?
- ?What risk-to-reward structure makes sense?
- ?How many trades should I take today?
- ?When should I enter—and when should I be completely done?
For traders tired of starting over
The hardest part of trading?
Staying profitable.
You study, test, and show up—yet consistency can still feel out of reach. Automatic Pilot Method turns a long list of daily decisions into one predefined MNQ process for NinjaTrader 8.
No system can guarantee profits. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss.
MNQ · 11 MIN · AUTO● READY
InstrumentMNQ
Chart11 minutes
Daily limit1 trade max
✓ NinjaTrader 8 strategy
✓ Built for MNQ
✓ One trade limit per day
✓ You control your account
Too many variables. Too much second-guessing.
Every trading day asks you to solve the same exhausting puzzle.
And trying to answer everything while the market is moving is where discipline often begins to break down.
APM turns those questions into rules
- ✓Built specifically for MNQ
- ✓Runs on a defined 11-minute chart
- ✓Uses programmed entry, stop, and target logic
- ✓Limits the system to one trade per day
- ✓Operates inside a predefined session window
Those choices are already defined
Meet Automatic Pilot Method.
A ready-to-install NinjaTrader 8 strategy built for the trader who wants one clear process—not another morning of rebuilding a plan from scratch.
Plug it into NinjaTrader 8
Import the compiled strategy, activate your license, and review the setup with the included installation guidance.
Choose your size and turn it on
You remain in control of your account and contract quantity. APM handles its programmed process during the defined window.
Stay in control without watching every tick
Leave NinjaTrader running on a stable computer or VPS while APM follows its predefined rules. Continue with your work, family time, or daily routine while keeping alerts active and remaining available to monitor your account when needed.
✓
Less screen time. Fewer emotional decisions. The system follows the same predefined rules without chasing, hesitating, or adding a second trade. It cannot eliminate market, slippage, platform, or loss risk, and it does not guarantee a profitable outcome.
Performance report
The system is built around positive expectancy—not a high win rate.
A strategy can have more losing trades than winning trades and still be profitable when its average winners are meaningfully larger than its average losses. These reports are provided by the strategy developer; review the full reports and disclosures before making any decision.
Reported profit factor1.50
Reported net profit$6,257.80
Report period16 months
Total trades168
Aug 1, 2025 – Sep 8, 2026
Reported net profit $5,001.70 · profit factor 1.45 · 137 trades. The report displays $260.30 commission and 64.25 total slippage.
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2026 YTD: Jan 1 – Aug 31
Reported net profit $3,582.60 · profit factor 1.49 · 81 trades. Full platform report available above.
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August 2026
Reported net profit $954.50 · profit factor 2.23 · 10 trades. Full platform report available above.
Open full report ↗Results are reported from the NinjaTrader Performance reports supplied by the developer. Trading results can vary; figures do not guarantee future performance. See the risk and performance disclosures below.
Your time is part of the plan
Let the process run—while you keep living your life.
The strategy is designed for traders who cannot or do not want to watch charts all morning. When your computer or VPS is configured and NinjaTrader is running, the system follows its programmed opening-session rules while you focus on your work and your day.
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Protect your workdayKeep your attention on your career, business, or priorities instead of managing every tick.
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Be present for what mattersBuild a process that does not demand you cancel family time or plan every day around a chart.
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Travel with a prepared processA properly configured VPS can provide continuity when you are away—subject to platform, connection, and account rules.
Choose your access
Start using APM for $49 a month.
Get full access with a flexible monthly license. Prefer to pay once? Lifetime access is also available.
Monthly license
$49 / month
Full access with a single-user license billed monthly.
Start with a lower upfront payment and keep access while your subscription is active.
- Automatic Pilot Method for NinjaTrader 8
- Use with your chosen MNQ contract quantity
- Setup guide and license activation
- Updates included while your subscription is active
- Cancel future renewals according to the subscription terms
Lifetime license
$299 one time
Prefer a one-time purchase? Get a single-user lifetime license.
- Automatic Pilot Method for NinjaTrader 8
- Use with your chosen MNQ contract quantity
- Setup guide and license activation
- Updates included while the product is supported
- No recurring software payment
The monthly option renews automatically until canceled. Lifetime installment availability, terms, and any interest are determined by the payment provider and buyer eligibility at checkout. Refund, cancellation, support, device, and account-transfer rules are governed by the policies linked below.
Before you start
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. The strategy is delivered for NinjaTrader 8 with setup instructions. You should still be comfortable configuring your own platform and reviewing the strategy settings before enabling it.
How much capital do I need to trade with APM?
There is no single amount that is appropriate for every trader. Your account size should reflect your personal risk tolerance, broker margin requirements, and ability to withstand a drawdown. For context, the largest historical drawdown observed in the results presented was approximately $1,157 while trading one MNQ contract. Future drawdowns may be larger. Aggressive scenario: $3,000. This provides approximately 2.5 times the historical maximum drawdown. It may be suitable only for traders who understand that the account can experience significant percentage swings and who are prepared to add funds or stop trading if the drawdown exceeds historical levels. Conservative scenario: $5,000 to $6,000. This provides approximately four to five times the historical maximum drawdown, creating more room for losing streaks, slippage, commissions, margin changes, and market conditions that differ from the tested period. These illustrations assume one MNQ contract. Increasing the number of contracts materially increases risk and required capital. The broker’s minimum deposit or intraday margin is not the same as an appropriate account size. Past and simulated results do not guarantee future performance. Futures are leveraged and involve substantial risk of loss, including the possibility of losing more than the amount deposited. Use only risk capital and confirm all margin requirements directly with your broker.
Does it trade all day?
No. It is designed for one predefined MNQ opportunity per day during its configured opening-session window. It is not an all-day, high-frequency system.
Can I use it with a prop firm?
Only if your firm, account type, and platform connection allow automated strategies. Rules differ by firm and can change; you are responsible for confirming compliance before use.
Do I need a VPS?
For unattended use, a stable computer or VPS running NinjaTrader is generally needed. Protective-order behavior depends on your specific broker, connection, and NinjaTrader configuration; test your setup first.
Is the strategy financial advice?
No. This is software that applies a fixed rule set. It does not provide individualized investment advice, manage your account, or guarantee any trading outcome.
How many points per day does the automated strategy target?
The strategy does not use a fixed stop-loss of a specific number of points. Instead, its risk management adapts to current market movement. For each signal, APM places the stop based on the structure of the reversal candle and sets a profit target equal to 3.2 times the stop distance. This maintains a consistent risk-to-reward ratio of approximately 1:3.2. The number of points varies according to market volatility: during quieter sessions, the stop and target are smaller; during more volatile sessions, they are larger.
Does APM always place one trade every day?
No. APM is limited to a maximum of one trade per day, but it will only place a trade when all predefined setup conditions are met. If the market does not present a valid opportunity within the strategy’s trading window, APM will remain inactive for that session. The system is designed to follow its rules—not to force a trade simply because the market is open.