First of all, stock is a kind of ownership certificate of a company, which represents investors' ownership share of all assets and profits of the company. Stock returns come from the company's profits and changes in the stock market. On the other hand, futures is a contract in which investors can buy or sell a specific commodity or commodity combination at a fixed price at a certain time in the future. The return on investment in the futures market depends on the rise or fall of commodity prices, not the profitability of stock companies.
Secondly, the risks of stocks and futures are also different. The stock market fluctuates slightly and the investment portfolio is relatively stable, but it is also affected by the company's operating conditions. However, the futures market is highly volatile and the price risk is high. Investors need to manage their futures investment by studying market forecast and risk control.
Finally, the stock and futures markets trade in different ways. Stocks can be listed on stock exchanges, and investors can trade through securities accounts. Futures contracts are usually traded on commodity exchanges, and investors need futures accounts to participate in trading. In addition, futures market transactions need to pay attention to the maturity date, while stock market transactions are more flexible and can be traded at any time.
In short, stocks and international futures are two different investment tools, and investors should choose the appropriate investment method according to their investment risk preferences and investment objectives.