About

Our Mission

Dissecting Quant was founded by a team of UC Berkeley undergraduates. After exploring the dense and unnecessarily convoluted world of financial literature, they set out to create something different. With backgrounds in statistics, computer science, and economics, they self-taught quantitative finance. On the way, they found the biggest barrier to understanding markets wasn't the complexity of the ideas themselves, but the way the ideas were communicated.

The publication is intentionally anonymous. We believe the work should speak for itself, and the quality of the writing speaks more than the credentials behind it.

What drives the team is a deep passion for teaching and an equally deep frustration with how financial knowledge is typically gatekept: buried in technical jargon, locked behind paywalls offering nothing of substance, or presented in ways that assume you already know what you're trying to learn. Our goal at Dissecting Quant is to build something for everyone, whether you're a curious newcomer or someone looking to sharpen your existing understanding.

Understanding the how and the why will always serve you better than the what. The what tells us the present; the how and the why guide the future. Markets and economies aren't the black boxes we've been conditioned to believe; they have mechanics, logic, and structure. We are simply dissecting them.

On the Use of AI

All content is written by people, for people, from the text you see on this page to the articles on our blog. That being said, we use AI to proofread all content before it gets published and fact-check any claims we make. The code for this website is also authored by AI. We believe that it's great at laying down the foundations and polishing our work, so our team can focus on what truly matters: everything in between.

Disclaimer

Nothing published or expressed by Dissecting Quant — across this website or any of our media channels, including YouTube, X, and Instagram — should be treated as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy. All opinions are expressed for informational purposes only, based upon information we consider reliable, though we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy. We are under no obligation to update or correct any information published across our platforms. Statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Dissecting Quant does not guarantee any specific outcome or profit. You should be aware of the real risk of loss in following any strategy or investment discussed across our platforms. Investments or strategies mentioned may fluctuate in price or value, and you may get back less than you invested or lose more than your original investment.

Nothing published by Dissecting Quant considers your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs, and nothing should be interpreted as a recommendation appropriate for you specifically. Any decision to invest or act on information published across our platforms is made at your own discretion. Before acting, you should consider whether the information is suitable for your particular circumstances and strongly consider seeking advice from a qualified financial or investment advisor.