Classify events into impact tiers
Create three tiers: high impact, medium impact, and low impact. High impact events need explicit pre-event and post-event rules.
A tier system removes ambiguous in-the-moment decisions.
Define no-trade windows
For high impact releases, set a no-trade period before and after the announcement unless your strategy is explicitly event-driven.
Most avoidable slippage losses come from ignoring this one rule.
Document your post-event behavior
Volatility often normalizes in stages, not immediately. Define the technical conditions required before re-entering normal strategy mode.
A written reset rule keeps you from chasing unstable price action.
Key takeaway
Calendar awareness is risk management. Plan market participation around event structure, not impulse.
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