Forex Factory Calendar Indicator (FF Calendar) for MetaTrader 4 – Setup & Guide
The Forex Factory Calendar Indicator MT4 (FF Calendar) is a powerful MT4 tool that overlays real-time economic news directly on your trading chart. It provides key market-moving data such as employment numbers, GDP releases, and inflation reports—allowing traders to combine fundamental insights with technical analysis.This indicator connects to Forex Factory's news calendar via MetaTrader 4’s Web Request function and displays high-, medium-, and low-impact events using color-coded tables and vertical lines.
Download:
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How to Set Up the FF Calendar Indicator in MetaTrader 4
To use the FF Calendar Indicator, follow these steps to configure it correctly:Step 1: Copy the Forex Factory Calendar Link
- Visit ForexFactory.com and go to the Calendar section.
- Locate the "Weekly Export" feature.
- Copy the CSV-format link provided under the export option.
Step 2: Configure MT4 Web Request Settings
- In MT4, go to Tools → Options.
- Under the "Expert Advisors" tab:
- Check the box for “Allow WebRequest for listed URL.”
- Click “Add new URL” and paste the copied Forex Factory link.
Step 3: Attach and Run the FF Calendar Indicator
- Load the FF Calendar Indicator onto your MT4 chart.
- The indicator will now fetch and display upcoming economic events directly on the chart.
Why Use the FF Calendar Indicator?
This indicator is perfect for traders who want to:- Stay updated on real-time economic events
- Time their trades around high-impact news
- Integrate fundamental awareness into a technical strategy
It supports Forex, commodities, and stock trading within intraday setups across multiple timeframes.
Forex Factory Calendar Indicator Specifications
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Category | News, Trading Tool, Liquidity |
Platform | MetaTrader 4 (MT4) |
Skill Level | Intermediate |
Indicator Type | Continuation, Reversal |
Timeframes | Multi-Timeframe |
Markets | Forex, Stocks, Commodities |
Trading Styles | Intraday Trading |
Indicator Behavior in Trend Scenarios
Bullish Trend Example (USD/CAD – 1H)
The FF Calendar plots vertical lines where news is released. In this case, a positive news release triggered a bullish price reaction, helping traders align entries with momentum.Bearish Trend Example (EUR/USD – 30M)
In another case, negative news triggered a bearish drop in EUR/USD. The indicator helped visualize the correlation between fundamental events and price movement.⚙️ FF Calendar Indicator Settings
The settings panel allows customization of alerts and visual display options:- Alerts: Enable/disable alerts for upcoming news
- Notifications: Push notifications to mobile or desktop
- Alert Before News: Set custom alert time (e.g., 10 mins before release)
- High/Medium/Low Impact News: Show/hide based on news importance
✅ Final Thoughts
The Forex Factory Calendar Indicator is an essential tool for fundamental traders using MetaTrader 4. By plotting news data in real-time and highlighting high-impact events visually, this indicator allows you to manage risk, improve entry timing, and align trades with broader market sentiment.Use it to bridge the gap between technical setups and fundamental awareness—and never be caught off guard by major economic releases again.



