Disclosures

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

1. Nature of Publication & Non-Advisory Status

AgenticAlpha™ (Substack) and "Perspectives" (/perspectives page) are bona fide publications of general and regular circulation representing the market commentary, opinions, and technical insights of David Betancourt, Ph.D.

  • Not Financial Advice: David Betancourt, Ph.D. is a researcher and publisher, not a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA). All content represents the author's own market commentary and technical insights and is provided for informational and scholarly purposes only. No part of these publications should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument.
  • MNPI Disclosure: All publications are derived strictly from publicly available information. The author does not utilize, nor provide, material non-public information (MNPI) in any publication.
  • Publisher's Exclusion: These publications are provided under the "Publisher's Exclusion" of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Section 202(a)(11)(D). This is a bona fide publication of general and regular circulation; all information is impersonal and not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person or entity.
  • No Personalization: Publications are not tailored to the investment needs, financial circumstances, or objectives of any specific person, entity, or geographic location. Readers are explicitly requested not to seek or request personalized investment advice from the author or related entities.
  • Scope of Content: Publications explore the intersection of Frontier AI, capital markets, and next-generation financial infrastructure. These inquiries include, but are not limited to, the analysis of Technical Domains (specifically technologies, algorithms, and models) as well as Market Variables, including sectors, financial instruments, individual companies, asset classes, macroeconomic events, and geopolitical jurisdictions.

3. Academic Research

The Lab (/lab): Research published on the /lab page is dedicated to academic-grade and peer-review research. It is intended for scholarly use and does not constitute financial analysis.

4. General Risk Disclosure

The information presented in these publications involves a high degree of complexity and market risk. Past performance, whether actual or simulated, is not indicative of future results. All content is provided for informational purposes; readers should consult with their own professional legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any decisions based on the information published on this site.