News Trading
Definition
A trading approach that capitalizes on the short-term volatility and directional moves created by economic news releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events.
Example
Forex traders position ahead of high-impact NFP releases to capitalize on the volatility spike.
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What is News Trading?
News trading exploits volatility around economic data releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC). Traders position before events or fade the initial move. Requires fast execution and tight risk management.
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· Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.