1. - What is AFM

Traditional research and analysis make it practically impossible to consistently beat the stock market index over time.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH WAS REQUIRED.

AFM is powered by mathematics, not human judgment.

By covering the entire S&P 500 - rather than concentrating on just 20-30 popular stocks - it delivers a safer, fully diversified investment approach.

AFM-managed accounts have outperformed the S&P 500 every year since 2019.

2. - Why Choose AFM?

Data-Driven

AFM replaces fundamental research with a disciplined, fully automated process based on mathematical models.

Broader Diversification

AFM includes all 500 companies in the S&P 500, providing broad market coverage and reliable long-term growth.

Safety First

No margin trading, short selling, futures, options, or arbitrage. AFM’s top priority is capital protection.

Consistent Growth

AFM has outperformed traditional large-cap funds over time by staying systematic and avoiding emotional decision-making.

Unlike traditionally managed funds, AFM strategy spans the entire S&P 500 index and requires a portfolio large enough to maintain balanced diversification. It is therefore offered primarily to Family Offices and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs).

3. - Partnership Benefits

Full ownership

Assets remain in your account — AFM only manages trades. Complete flexibility to pause or exit at any time.

Personalized Approach

Portfolios are tailored to the investor’s unique goals, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all solution.

Trusted Partnership

Supported by LX InfoTech, investors benefit from ongoing, personalized guidance and support.

Cost-Effective

Unique service charge, no commissions or hidden costs.

4. - How It Works

Concept

AFM is a data-driven application that uses mathematics instead of subjective judgment. It isn’t a stock-picking tool, but a series of equations designed to achieve clear, predefined goals. By removing human bias, AFM delivers consistent results over time.

Setup & Configuration

LX InfoTech Sàrl provides account setup, system configuration, and ongoing support. Each account is configured through a proprietary process designed to reduce volatility and risk.

Automated Trading

Once the Service Charge agreement is signed and trading authorization granted, AFM is activated and ready to trade. Trades are carried out automatically under predefined rules to minimize risk.

5. - Performance - Master Account

The AFM Master Account was launched in 2019, with additional funding through 2021 during its testing phase.

The chart below highlights performance from Feburary 2021 onward — a period with no further capital inflows or withdrawals.

Today, AFM oversees more than $50 million in assets, underscoring the strategy’s consistency and resilience.

Long-term performance is driven by one principle: the power of compounding. Staying invested allows returns to build on themselves, turning steady growth into exponential results over time.

Dynamic and customisable performance analysis over any 5-year period can be consulted on the page History.

Total Outperformance
13.6%
Annual Outperformance
20210.8%
20221.8%
20232.2%
20242.1%
20251.2%

Note: Performance results vary depending on the calculation base. Annual returns are not simply the sum of monthly figures.

(Past performance does not guarantee future results.)

Frequently Asked Questions

AFM, initially a scientific project under the supervision of the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland, has now transitioned into the hands of LX InfoTech Sàrl. This spin-off company serves as the exclusive service provider for AFM account holders, managing portfolio configurations and maintaining the application on an ongoing basis.
AFM is algorithm-driven and requires no human intervention. Only when changes in the S&P500 occur (mergers, takeovers and stock splits, etc.) is it necessary to manually resync the procedure. The action is conducted by our technical support team.
AFM has trading rights only. It does not have transfer rights. You are in full control of your account and can stop AFM trading at any time.
Just contact LX InfoTech Sàrl and we will reach out to you. Once the account is funded and configured, AFM can be launched within a couple of days.
AFM does not charge commissions. Instead, we apply a flexible Service Charge based on the funds under administration and which includes nominal expenses. This charge is invoiced every 2 months.
AFM is a combination of mathematics and common sense. There is no catch.

6. - Documents

About Us

Portrait of Peter Seilern

Peter Seilern

Peter Seilern, now inactive, earned his Master's degree in Physics at the EPUL, the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL). He gained experience as a research engineer at Litton Industries' Guidance and Control Systems Division in California before spending three years in New York as an associate at Dillon, Read & Co. Inc.

Upon his return to Switzerland, he pioneered the development of Computer-Assisted Trading (CAT), a system that enables investors to trade securities depending on performance metrics and other criteria.

Autonomous Fund Management (AFM), an extension of CAT, was first introduced in 2007 and provides investors with a data-driven approach to managing their assets. In early 2019, he collaborated with HES-SO Valais to launch the current version of AFM.

Portrait of Leyun Xia

Leyun Xia

Leyun Xia was born in Shanghai, where he studied French at university. At the age of 21 he moved to Switzerland to continue his studies and after a language stay allowing him to perfect his French, he joined the HES-SO Valais where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science and a Master's in Business Administration.

He then worked for 10 years as a research scientist at the same university participating in projects devoted to the fields of data mining and machine learning.

In 2017 he paired with Peter Seilern as part of a research project at HES, playing a key role in the development and testing of AFM, before successfully deploying the system into a live environment in mid-2019.

Leyun founded LX InfoTech Sàrl to continue developing AFM’s program in a fast-changing financial market. The company also provides exclusive service for AFM account holders, taking responsibility for setting up accounts and their ongoing maintenance.

For further information, please contact:

LX InfoTech Sàrl
TechnoArk 10, CH-3960 Sierre, Switzerland
lx-infotech.ch
info@lx-infotech.ch
+41 (0)78 796 8183

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