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Check out the new article: From Novice to Expert: Animated News Headline Using MQL5 (XI)—Correlation in News Trading.
In this discussion, we will explore how the concept of Financial Correlation can be applied to improve decision-making efficiency when trading multiple symbols during major economic events announcement. The focus is on addressing the challenge of heightened risk exposure caused by increased volatility during news releases.
The ability to trade multiple pairs simultaneously may sound exciting, but it also introduces significant risks—particularly when trading pairs that are highly correlated. When pairs move in the same direction, opening positions across all of them amplifies exposure. A single wrong decision could turn into multiple losing trades at once.
Another common challenge arises in the moments before major economic announcements, when traders often face uncertainty and indecision about which move to take. In our recent publications, we introduced the ability to select and trade multiple pairs with a single click through trading buttons. While this feature opened the door to faster execution, it also highlighted a new problem: heightened risk exposure.
This is where the concept of correlation becomes critical. By measuring the relationships between pairs, traders can refine their strategies, avoid redundant exposure, and even apply techniques like the leader–follower (catch-up) strategy—where one instrument’s movement helps predict another’s.
Having built a strong foundation with multi-symbol management, the next step is to integrate correlation analysis into the News Headline EA. This will allow us to filter out pairs that are not aligned with the intended trade direction, identify leading instruments, and improve overall efficiency during high-impact news trading—while still allowing for manual intervention.
Author: Clemence Benjamin