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Track Announcements

Learn how to monitor your ASX announcements and measure their market impact.

Overview​

Quarterback automatically tracks all your ASX announcements and calculates market impact metrics including abnormal returns and statistical significance.

Step 1: View Your Announcements​

  1. Open the Dashboard
  2. Click Announcements in the navigation
  3. View your announcement timeline

Step 2: Understand the Metrics​

For each announcement, Quarterback displays:

Price Impact​

  • CAR(-1, +1): 3-day return around announcement
  • CAR(0, +5): Week-long sustained impact
  • Z-Score: Statistical significance

Market Context​

  • Index performance: How the broader market moved
  • Sector comparison: How peers performed
  • Volume analysis: Trading activity changes

Step 3: Analyze Individual Announcements​

Click any announcement to see:

  1. Summary: Announcement title and category
  2. Price chart: Stock movement around the date
  3. Sentiment: How the market reacted
  4. Activity: Related mentions and coverage

Step 4: Compare Announcements​

Use the comparison tool to:

  • Compare similar announcement types
  • Track improvement over time
  • Identify what drives positive reactions

Reading the Data​

MetricGood SignWarning Sign
CARPositive for good newsNegative for bad news delivery
Z-Score> 2.0 (significant)Low score on major news
VolumeIncreased interestAbnormally low engagement

Tips for Better Announcements​

Based on market data, announcements perform better when:

  1. Timing: Release during market hours for immediate coverage
  2. Clarity: Clear headline and summary
  3. Context: Provide relevant background
  4. Consistency: Match announcement tone to content

Next Steps​