The fundamental difference between securities and futures is that they are different industries. If you want to work in securities, you need to take the securities qualification examination. On the contrary, if you are engaged in futures work, you need a futures qualification certificate.

Securities qualification generally refers to the qualification examination for securities practitioners, which is a qualification examination organized by China Securities Industry Association and belongs to the entry threshold examination for the securities industry. The examination subjects are divided into "General Qualification Examination" and "Special Business Qualification Examination".

Futures qualification examination is a national qualification examination organized by China Futures Association. The examination subjects are divided into futures basic knowledge, futures laws and regulations and futures investment analysis.