1, service: mainly depends on what kind of fund you buy. If you want to trade OTC funds, you must open an account with a securities company;
2. Rate: Usually, the rate of securities companies will be higher than that of fund companies, and the rate of third-party platforms (platforms other than banks, such as Tian Tian Fund Network, Haobu Fund Network, Ant Wealth, etc.) will be lower; Reduce the cost as much as possible and choose which rate is lower;
3. Convenience: To open an account in a fund company, you can only buy one company's fund. If you open an account in a securities company or other channels, you will have more choices.
Second, the difference between OTC and OTC funds:
There are differences between domestic funds and OTC funds in trading places, trading rates and trading prices. In terms of transaction price, the transaction price of on-site funds is the published price that changes in real time, while the transaction price of off-site funds is fixed.
1. Different trading places: On-site funds refer to funds traded on the exchange. There are more channels for the purchase and redemption of OTC funds, including banks, brokers and third-party financial platforms.
2. Transaction rate: OTC funds are purchased through a third-party financial platform, and the general subscription fee is 10% off, and the redemption fee is determined according to the holding time. Generally, the shorter the holding time, the higher the redemption rate. The trading fee of the on-site fund shall be executed according to the commission rate signed by the client and the brokerage firm. Whether to cancel the single minimum 5 yuan limit?
3. Transaction price: The transaction price of on-site funds is the published price that changes in real time, while the transaction price of off-site funds is fixed.
4. Different thresholds: Compared with the minimum investment of OTC funds 10 yuan, OTC funds have higher thresholds and need to start first. If you buy an ETF over the counter, you need 1 10,000.
5. Arrival time: On-site funds can be sold T+ 1 day after purchase, and the funds can be used after the transaction is successful. Generally, OTC funds can only be redeemed after T+2 days after purchase, and the time for funds to arrive is generally T+ 1 to 7 working days.
6. Dividend method: On-site funds only receive cash dividends, while off-site funds can receive cash dividends and reinvest the dividends.