The same fund can be purchased through different channels. Funds are generally issued by fund companies and then sold to fund investors through different channels. For example, the fund company's own website, bank counters, securities companies or Alipay and other third-party platforms.

However, investors must note that fund shares purchased through different investment channels will not be merged into the same fund account. For example, those purchased through the fund company's website can only be inquired and redeemed through the account opened in the fund company, while those purchased in the bank can only be inquired and redeemed through the bank account, and the same is true for purchasing funds from securities companies and third-party platforms.