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What's the difference between futures and stocks?
1, the trading system is different: futures T+0 trading, stocks T+ 1 trading.

2. Different trading methods: futures are margin trading and stocks are full trading.

3. Different settlement methods: there is no debt settlement on the day of futures, and the stock transaction is settled in full.

4. Trading directions are different: futures are traded in two directions (buy up and buy down) and stocks are traded in one direction (buy up).

5. Different investment periods: Futures contracts have an expiration date and will be delivered after the contract expires. Stock investment has no time limit and can be held for a long time.