> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dirac-finance.gitbook.io/dirac-finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dirac-finance.gitbook.io/dirac-finance/participants/strategists-quants-traders.md).

# Strategists (Quants / Traders)

Strategists design and propose strategies based on specific market opportunities and risk frameworks.

They can be individuals, funds, protocols, or DAOs with expertise in areas such as derivatives, delta-neutral strategies, or structured yield.

Their role is to define how strategies generate returns.