# Minutes before/after news to pause trading before/after News

It's a crucial risk management feature designed to protect your trading account from the heightened volatility and unpredictable price movements that often accompany major news releases.

**Set to 0:** Disables the news buffer; the EA will not pause trading around news events.

**Set to a specific value (e.g., 130):** The EA will refrain from initiating new trades starting the specified number of minutes before a news event and will resume trading after the same number of minutes post-event.

This setting affects [News Time1 & 2](/smartchoise-manual/options/news-filters-forexfactory/manual-news-time-1-and-2.md) and [Low / Medium / High Impact News](/smartchoise-manual/options/news-filters-forexfactory/low-medium-high-impact-news.md)

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For example, if a high-impact news event is scheduled at 14:00 and the buffer is set to 30 minutes, the EA will not open new trades from 13:30 to 14:30.

*Note: Existing trades will continue to be managed according to the EA's logic, including take profit, stop loss, and trailing stop mechanisms.*
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#### When to Use

* **High-Impact News Events:** To avoid entering trades during periods of expected high volatility, such as central bank announcements or major economic data releases.
* **Strategy Testing:** To assess the EA's performance without the influence of news-induced market fluctuations.
* **Risk Management:** To minimize exposure during times when market conditions can lead to slippage, widened spreads, or erratic price movements.
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#### Important Considerations

* **Buffer Duration:** Setting buffers that are too short may not provide adequate protection against volatility. Conversely, excessively long buffers might cause the EA to miss profitable trading opportunities.
* **News Impact Levels:** Consider adjusting buffer times based on the expected impact of news events (e.g., longer buffers for high-impact news).
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🧠 *Think of buffer times as a protective shield, allowing your EA to "step aside" during turbulent market moments, thereby preserving your trading capital.*


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