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Uploaded 21-08-20

To skip past bond basics/negative yield explanation: 5:00
Link to video about negative interest rates: https://youtu.be/pX3_3NMZa0k

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It's an investment that more or less guarantees a loss of money, and yet people continue to buy it. Today we explain why investors will sometimes purchase negative yield bonds.

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This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers.



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GameStop is back in the news after rallying over 100% this week. Today's video discusses what's going on, and whether the speculative theories around where the ticker goes from here have any merit.

Uploaded 15-05-24

Article explaining XRT short interest: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-spdr-retail-etf-xrt-600-short-2011-06-10

SEC Report: https://www.sec.gov/page/sec-staff-release-gamestop-report

DISCLAIMERS:
I do not hold a long or short position in any of the mentioned companies.
Richard Coffin is a registered portfolio manager, CFP professional and CFA charter holder.
This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not directly affiliated with his employer).



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Evergrande Default Worries: https://youtu.be/6VDPmDPombs?si=EDiR9RNp-_Lu-HEl
China's Supposed 'Collapse': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y06Yfm0hzjI
Ch. 15 Filing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-n6RN8a2Zo

Uploaded 02-02-24

00:00 – Intro
01:44 – Recap
04:14 – Update
06:26 – What Now?
08:51 – Real Estate Sector
09:50 – Impact on China’s Economy
11:15 – Why this isn’t Lehman 2.0

A Hong Kong court has recently ordered Evergrande, the massive embattled Chinese real estate developer, to liquidate. Let's go over what might happen from here.

DISCLAIMER: I do not hold positions in any of the mentioned companies.

This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer).



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The US is in a trade war with China, and after a rapid escalation, has seemingly pivoted with a recent exemption. Let's dive into what it all means for the US economy.

Uploaded 13-04-25

00:00 – Overview
02:43 – Timeline
04:01 – Why China?
05:57 – The Impact of a Trade War on the US
07:23 – Treasury Yields
09:30 - Is China Causing This?
11:13 – Other Possible Causes

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**Edit**: most mutual funds require a minimum initial investment that can range anywhere from $100 to $3000, though the amount varies depending on the fund.

Uploaded 24-11-17

The Plain Bagel Episode V

For investors looking to outsource the investment management process, their are plenty of options available. This video covers "managed solutions," including Discretionary Managers, Mutual Funds, and Hedge Funds.

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Before you buy a weed stock, or tell someone else to do so, make sure you understand these fundamental risks... Richard is NOT a financial adviser, and the points expressed in this video are Richard's opinion. Richard does not have any position in marijuana stocks.

Uploaded 06-07-18

Other concerns:

-Some marijuana companies have been issuing shares at a rapid pace, increasing the risk of dilution for current shareholders.

-Companies acquiring their competitors face a lot of execution risk as they integrate their targets. Plants may need to shut down, employees may need to retrain, and systems may need to be updated. Any problems along the way could impact the benefit these acquisitions provide the firm.

-If provinces adopt a government-backed outlet system for selling marijuana similar to alcohol, marijuana companies could face price pressure. The outlets would have significant buying power, allowing them to demand discounts on bulk orders.

-As many of these companies are only a few years old, their accounting statements and disclosures are not of the same level of quality as more established firms. This means less information for investors looking to own the company.

- The barriers to producing marijuana are likely to fall over time. This will open the door to competitors, including large pharma companies. If a international pharmaceutical company were to open a medical marijuana operation, startups would have a hard time matching their capital commitments.

DISCLAIMER:
Richard does not have a personal holding in any of the referenced companies. The videos on this channel are for education purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Richard does not have a personal position in any of the companies mentioned. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers and his content should not be used as a basis for investment trades.



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Uploaded 07-02-20

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The Dot-com bubble was one of the largest speculative rallies seen in the U.S., but while most people have heard about it, the details aren't well known. Here's a 5 minute history lesson on the subject.

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The Federal Reserve just launched FedNow, a new instant payment platform, and a select few online are sounding the alarm. This video will explain what FedNow really is.

Uploaded 20-07-23

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This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer).



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Video of Jerome Powell Jackson Hole speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZdOFw-gTo8
Speech Transcript: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250822a.htm

Uploaded 25-08-25

Video on the impact rates cuts have on stocks: https://youtu.be/rSpVmpiUTTM
Video on the Petrodollar Agreement: https://youtu.be/XK8DQEyXODU

This past Friday we had rumours circulate that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had abandoned the bank's 2% inflation target. Today, we dive into what ACTUALLY happened at the Jackson Hole address.

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DISCLAIMER:
This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard Coffin does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers



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U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the Federal Reserve should bring interest rates below zero...but what does that even mean? Will you be paid for taking out a loan? We'll answer these questions and more.

Uploaded 04-10-19

If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)

Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Episode Music:
Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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DISCLAIMER:
This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers.



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