Trading methods are similar, all of which are matchmaking transactions, except that futures have maturity dates, low margins and no night market for the time being; The gold deferred trading T+d in Shanghai Gold Exchange has no expiration date, and the concept of deferred fee is introduced. The margin is higher than futures, and there are night market transactions, so individuals can withdraw physical gold.

The futures account is opened in the futures company and in the bank Shanghai Gold Exchange.