Bylines & long-form

Essayists

Our essayists publish the rhythms, behaviours, and cross-asset stories that sit beside the coursework—ideas you can trace from chart to headline.

Essayists directory

  • James Nguyen

    James Nguyen

    Essayist · Technical structure & rhythm

    10+ years publishing on structure & execution · Vancouver, Canada

    Chart-first writer focused on repeating structures, timeframe alignment, and the psychology of exits.

  • Dr Sara Al-Haddad

    Dr Sara Al-Haddad

    Essayist · Risk, sizing, longevity

    8+ years writing on trader psychology · Amman — Berlin

    Behavioural economist by training—writes on drawdown resilience, journaling, and when to shut the platform.

  • Amira El-Sayed

    Amira El-Sayed

    Essayist · EM FX flows & politics

    12+ years financial journalism & analysis · Cairo — Istanbul

    Former emerging-markets reporter connecting carry shutdowns, real-rate gaps, and the stories capital chases in volatile weeks.

  • Daniel Choi

    Daniel Choi

    Essayist · Options, gamma & vol surfaces

    9+ years across vol education & desk commentary · Seoul — Chicago

    Vol arb desk alum writing accessible pieces on gamma walls, charm, and why spot can pin despite a macro bomb.