James Sahota Research across energy and markets

I now study mathematics and economics at the University of Chicago and co-founded 6:05 Markets, a student-led market research group. I’m looking for trading experience across equities, derivatives and commodities.

Research focus
Oil, natural gas and LNG, refined products, and the routes that carry them

01 / Research

Selected research

All 16 pieces

02 / Independent project

AI Commodities Research & Forecasting System

A multi-agent research system that turns scheduled EIA releases into scenario forecasts and point-in-time backtests of hypothetical positions in energy futures, ETFs and equities, after transaction costs and risk controls.

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  1. Data
  2. Analysis
  3. Forecasts
  4. Backtesting
35
Historical EIA releases tested
15
Instrument baskets tested
US$100,000
Simulated capital per portfolio

All results are simulated. The project does not manage capital or execute trades.

03 / Experience

Experience and leadership

Full experience
  1. April 2026 – Present

    6:05 Markets

    Co-Founder & Co-President

    I co-run a 40+ member student-led market research group: I set its editorial standards, manage publication and lead its oil-and-gas research.

  2. October 2026 – Present

    Energy Flux

    Research Contributor

    I am developing research on the US natural gas market for publication, working directly with the founder of Energy Flux.

  3. July – September 2026

    HBL Bank UK

    Wealth Management Intern, Wealth Services

    I produced cross-asset market outlooks, benchmarked fees for a Consumer Duty fair-value assessment and prepared client materials for the HBL Wealth launch.

04 / About

I was born in Milan, attended St Paul’s School in London and moved to Singapore in 2025. I now study in Chicago, where I’m president of the Italian Student Association and vice president of the Judo Club. Outside research, my interests include philosophy and martial arts.

More about me

What I’m looking for

Trading experience

  • Equities
  • Derivatives
  • Commodities

My research asks what the market has priced in and what could prove a view wrong. I’m looking for trading experience that puts those views to the test.

Research views and outcomes