Calendar Tab
The Calendar tab is a powerful feature designed to keep you informed about crucial economic events that can impact your trading decisions. This real-time economic calendar is accessible to all users and provides a comprehensive view of daily events.
Key Features
Real-Time Event Display
The Calendar tab provides up-to-the-minute economic events, allowing you to stay ahead of market-moving news.
- View up-to-the-minute economic events as they unfold.
- Customizable columns allow you to tailor the display to your specific needs.
- Your column preferences are automatically saved for future sessions.
Customization Options
Access Column Selection
Right-click on the column headers to open the column selection menu.
Choose Columns
Check or uncheck boxes to show or hide specific columns.
Arrange Columns
Drag and drop columns to rearrange their order according to your preference.
Manual Refresh
The calendar doesn't auto-refresh to conserve resources. Remember to manually update for the latest information.
To refresh the calendar:
Locate Refresh Button
Find the refresh button (usually represented by a circular arrow icon).
Update Calendar
Click the refresh button to load the latest economic events.
Event Filtering
The Calendar tab offers powerful filtering options to help you focus on the events most relevant to your trading strategy.
Filtering allows you to narrow down the displayed events based on various criteria, making it easier to focus on the information that matters most to your trading strategy.
How to Filter Events
Access Filter Options
Locate the filter icon or button, typically found near the top of the calendar display.
Choose Filter Criteria
Select from the available filter options, which may include:
- Date range
- Currency
- Impact level (low, medium, high)
- Event type
- Custom keywords
Apply Filters
Click 'Apply' or a similar button to update the calendar view with your selected filters.
Clear Filters
To return to the full calendar view, look for a 'Clear Filters' or 'Reset' option.
Advanced Filtering Tips
Combine multiple filters for highly specific views. For example, you could filter for high-impact USD events in the next 48 hours.
- Use keyword filters to focus on specific economic indicators (e.g., "GDP", "CPI", "Employment").
- Save frequently used filter combinations for quick access in future sessions.
- Experiment with different filter combinations to discover new insights about market-moving events.
Filtered View and AI Analysis
When using the prompt section with a filtered calendar view:
- The AI will analyze only the events currently displayed after applying your filters.
- This allows for more focused and relevant AI insights based on your specific interests.
Remember that aggressive filtering might exclude important events. Always double-check your filter settings to ensure you're not missing crucial information.
Best Practices
Effective use of the Calendar tab can significantly enhance your trading strategy. Here are some best practices to consider:
- Regular Checks: Make it a habit to check the calendar at the start of your trading session and before making significant trades.
- Customized Views: Set up different column configurations for different trading strategies or time zones.
- Prompt Experimentation: Try various prompts to extract different types of insights from the calendar data.
- Correlation Analysis: Use the AI to help identify correlations between economic events and specific market movements.
The Calendar tab is an indispensable tool for staying ahead of market-moving events. By effectively utilizing this feature, you can make more informed trading decisions based on a holistic view of both technical and fundamental factors.