To buy stocks, you need to open a stock account. Stock accounts can be opened directly online or in securities companies. To open an account online, investors only need to download the software of the securities company, click to open an account and follow the process. Online account opening supports 7*24 hours. Securities companies only need investors to bring their mobile phones, ID cards and bank cards to the nearest securities business department to open an account.

Buying futures requires opening a futures account, which can be opened online or in a futures company. To open an account online, investors only need to download the software of the futures company and follow the process after finding the account. Online account opening supports 7*24 hours. Futures companies only need to bring their ID cards, bank cards and mobile phones to open accounts in futures companies.

It should be noted that stock and futures accounts can be opened only when you are 18 years old. There is no capital requirement and there is no charge for opening accounts.