Free trading tools

Economic Event Risk Calculator

Check whether upcoming news makes a trade too risky.

Best for

Avoiding oversized risk around scheduled news.

What you get

Event risk level, timing warning and practical trade note.

Not for

Predicting the news result.

Formula

The tool compares event importance, timing, normal volatility and your planned risk.

Example

A trade opened minutes before CPI can carry more gap and slippage risk than the chart suggests.

Hexaplan verdict

Good before trading around news.

How event risk works

Economic events can increase volatility, spreads and slippage. Even a good setup can behave differently around major news.

The calculator helps decide whether to wait, reduce size or skip the trade.

How to use this calculator

Select the event type.
Add time until the event.
Enter normal volatility or stop distance.
Review the risk warning.
Decide whether to trade, reduce size or wait.

Common mistakes

Holding full size into major news.
Ignoring spread widening.
Assuming stops always fill cleanly.
Trading because news feels exciting.
Not checking the calendar.

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FAQ

Does this predict the news outcome?

No. It only checks event risk around the trade.

Should I always avoid news?

Not always. But your size and stop should match the volatility.

Which events matter most?

Inflation, rates, jobs data and central bank speeches often matter most.