About us
The Analyst’s Draft is a collaborative, student-led blog platform where university students and early-career professionals share original research, analysis, and market insights across:
- Equity Research
- Trading & Quantitative Finance
- Market Outlooks
Our contributors aren’t just writing posts — they’re developing skills, building portfolios, and learning to think like professionals by doing the real work of the industry.
Our Mission
To help the next generation of finance professionals grow by creating, sharing, and publishing meaningful work.
We believe in the power of learning by teaching — that articulating your ideas clearly is one of the best ways to sharpen your thinking.
At its core, The Analyst’s Draft exists to:
- Give students and junior analysts a platform to demonstrate their capabilities
- Create a public body of thoughtful, credible financial content
- Foster a global, intellectually curious community of peers
Why We’re Different
- Non-commercial & voluntary — We don’t pay contributors, and we don’t monetize your work. This is about growth, not profit.
- Academic but practical — We value rigor, but our writing is focused on real markets, not just theory.
- Community-first — Every contributor is a peer, not a competitor.
Who Can Contribute?
Anyone currently studying, recently graduated, or early in their finance career — especially those interested in:
- Buy-side / sell-side roles
- Asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking
- Quant research, macro analysis, or financial engineering
- Building a portfolio of work for job applications or interviews
We welcome writers from all regions, universities, and disciplines — as long as you bring thoughtful ideas and a willingness to improve.
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