First, the trading mechanism is different. The bulk commodity is T+0, and the transaction is flexible and convenient. The stock is T+ 1, the traditional trading mechanism is slow, and the spot of futures and gold is T+0, so the trading is flexible and convenient.
Second, the profit model is different. Commodities are two-way transactions, with ups and downs. Stocks are one-way transactions. Only when the stock goes up can it be profitable. Futures and gold spot are also two-way transactions, with ups and downs.
Third, the trading margin is different. The margin of bulk commodities is 20%, the price fluctuates reasonably, the risk is moderate, the capital utilization rate is 5 times, and the stock 100%, the capital utilization rate is low and the risk is moderate. The trading margin of futures is 5- 10%, which is risky, the capital utilization ratio is 10 times, and the leverage ratio of gold spot.
Fourth, the security of funds is different. Commodities, stocks and futures are all supervised by the third party of the bank, and the funds are safe and transparent, while the cash funds of gold are remitted abroad, so the safety factor is low and there is no guarantee;
Fifth, it is suitable for but different from customers. Low commodity threshold, suitable for mass customers to participate in investment. Although stocks have a low threshold, their returns are slow, the general trend is difficult to grasp, the futures threshold is high, and the price fluctuation space is large, which is difficult for investors to grasp, while spot gold needs strong technical analysis ability and risk tolerance;
Sixth, with different rates of return, there are great investment opportunities for commodities, and limited funds can get greater returns, while stock investment opportunities are limited. Few people make profits in the bear market, and the futures returns and risks are great, and the spot returns and risks of gold are great. But futures and gold spot are not suitable for ordinary investors.