The main differences between spot, stocks, futures and gold spot are as follows:
First, the trading mechanism is different. Spot is T+0, trading is flexible and convenient, and stocks is T +1, the traditional trading mechanism is slow, futures and gold spot are also T+0, the transaction is flexible and convenient;
Second, the profit model is different, the spot is a two-way transaction, go long when it goes up, go short when it goes down, Stocks are one-way transactions, and profits can only be made when stocks rise. Futures and spot gold are also two-way transactions, going long when it goes up and short when it goes down;
Thirdly, the margins for transactions are different, and the margin for spot gold is 20%. The price fluctuation is rational, the risk is moderate, and the capital utilization rate is 5 times. The stock is 100%, the capital utilization rate is low, and the risk is moderate. The trading margin of futures is 5-10%, the risk is relatively high, and the capital utilization rate is 10 to 20 times. The leverage ratio of spot gold is generally 1:100, and the investment risk is huge;
Fourth, the security of funds is different. Spots, stocks and futures are all handed over to banks for third-party supervision, so the security of funds Transparent, while gold spot funds are remitted abroad, the safety factor is low and there is no guarantee;
Fifth, it is suitable but different from customers. The spot threshold is low and suitable for mass customers to invest and participate. Although the stock threshold is low, it is Earnings are slow and the general trend is difficult to grasp. The threshold for futures is high and the room for price fluctuations is large, making it difficult for investors to grasp. However, spot gold requires strong technical analysis capabilities and risk tolerance;
Sixth, different yields , spot investment opportunities are large, limited funds can obtain greater returns, stock investment opportunities are limited, few people make profits in bear markets, futures returns are large, and the risks are also large, gold spot returns are large, and the risks are also high, but, futures and gold Spot is not suitable for ordinary investors.