Large language models have significantly lowered the technical barriers for algorithmic trading, according to Alpha2Fund co-founder and CEO Jieyong Liu. Speaking at the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026, he noted that these tools allow market participants to rapidly test hypotheses and develop prototypes.
Despite the increased accessibility of coding, the core challenge of achieving excess returns remains. Liu emphasized that while AI provides speed and coverage, human expertise is essential for deep analysis, signal evaluation, and risk management. Alpha2Fund does not permit its autonomous agents to execute trades independently.
The firm, which has been operating since 2015, manages approximately ¥60 billion, equivalent to $8.3 billion. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, the company secured asset management and investment advisory licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission in 2025.
