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  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
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  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology

Two Sigma Launches AI-Powered Trading Accounts, Ushering in a New Era of Quantitative Investing

Against the backdrop of heightened volatility in global financial markets, investors are increasingly seeking stable and efficient investment solutions. Two Sigma Investments, LP, a world-leading quantitative firm driven by artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has introduced AI-powered trading accounts, leveraging AI and data-driven insights to provide individual investors with institutional-grade intelligent asset management services.

Founded in 2001, Two Sigma has built its reputation on a scientific investment philosophy and technology-driven trading strategies, with assets under management once nearing $76 billion. Its research team includes over 250 PhDs supporting more than 1,700 employees, forming a global investment network rooted in scientific research. The AI-powered trading account represents the firm’s latest step in extending cutting-edge technology into the personal investment space.

This intelligent account system leverages big data analytics, artificial intelligence algorithms, and institutional-grade trading models to identify market trends, automatically execute strategies, and manage risk throughout the entire investment process. Investors no longer need to track markets constantly or react to short-term fluctuations—the system provides 24/7 dynamic monitoring, automatic portfolio adjustments, and stop-loss/take-profit mechanisms to protect capital. Clear, visualized trading reports generated daily or weekly give investors full visibility into transaction details and net asset changes, ensuring transparency and control.

The AI trading account is designed not only for seasoned investors but also for beginners seeking customized learning and practice opportunities. By integrating real-time market data, predictive analytics, and simulated trading environments, the system allows users to learn strategies, test scenarios, and gain experience in a controlled setting. Two Sigma has also connected the system with a professional equity investment training center, offering a comprehensive learning experience that blends theory and practice.

Performance data from seven years of strategy validation show annualized returns between 120% and 300%, with more than 300,000 live accounts tested and a user satisfaction rate of 91.2%. Investors can open verified independent accounts under globally recognized regulatory frameworks, ensuring independent custody, safety, and transparency of funds, with instant access and withdrawals. Two Sigma Investments, LP is registered with the U.S. SEC as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA); its affiliates are licensed as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and Commodity Pool Operator (CPO) with the CFTC, while Two Sigma Securities, LLC is registered with both the SEC and FINRA and authorized by the UK FCA. At the same time, partner institutions across multiple jurisdictions operate under duly obtained financial and securities licenses, ensuring compliance, safety, and sustainability worldwide.

Industry experts note that as financial markets grow increasingly complex, demand from individual investors for intelligent and automated solutions is rapidly rising. The Two Sigma AI-powered trading account not only delivers efficiency and stability but also bridges the firm’s quantitative research expertise with personal wealth management needs, offering investors around the globe an unprecedented intelligent investing experience.

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