What's the difference between gold investment and futures investment? Gold futures contracts are different from long-term contracts. First of all, gold futures are standard contracts that both buyers and sellers must abide by, but long-term contracts are generally signed by buyers and sellers according to their needs. The contents of each long-term contract are different in terms of gold grade and delivery rules.

Secondly, futures contracts are easily transferred and can be bought and sold according to market prices. However, the transfer of long-term contracts is difficult, and they cannot be transferred unless the third party accepts the contract. Thirdly, most futures contracts are closed before maturity, which has certain speculative and investment value, and the price is also changing. Long-term contracts are generally delivered in kind after expiration.

Finally, gold futures trading is conducted on fixed exchanges, while forward trading is generally conducted off-site.