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  • The Bitcoin Treasury Reckoning - Why People Are Blaming JPMorgan

    00:00 - Intro
    03:50 - Why bitcoin’s price has fallen
    05:27 - The decline of treasury companies
    08:33 - Is Strategy about to collapse?
    12:56 - The JPMorgan conspiracy
    15:40 - Debunking the claims

    Uploaded 28-11-25

    Richard does not hold a position in JPM, MSTR or any other bitcoin treasury companies.

    With bitcoin's price down, bitcoin treasury companies have been pummeled - now investors are blaming JP Morgan. Today we dive into what's happening.

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

    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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    24 min
  • Explaining Celebrity Explanations in The Big Short

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

    Uploaded 27-12-19

    The Big Short is a great movie on the 2008 financial crisis with some awesome celebrity cameos. These cameos explain complicated financial products with funny analogies, but today I thought I'd explain the topics a bit further.

    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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    20 min
  • Another US Bank Has Failed - Now What?

    With the takeover and sale of First Republic Bank, I wanted to take a moment to review and explain the situation.

    Uploaded 01-05-23

    DISCLAIMER: Richard does not hold a position in any of the companies mentioned in this video. 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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    16 min
  • AI Is Giving Financial Advice Now

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:23 - ChatGPT Announcement
    05:44 - The Pros
    07:54 - Advice Concerns
    10:09 - Regulatory Ambiguity
    14:22 - Considerations for Using AI Advisors
    16:56 - Will AI Replace Advisors?

    Uploaded 29-05-26

    Dead on the Money Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/po9zpbVQOYE?si=1B2Ff87jzRakyMdr

    ChatGPT announced this week that it would allow users to connect their bank/investment accounts to the platform to receive AI advice for their finances - today we dive into the implications.

    DISCLAIMER:
    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). Richard makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of data included in this video.



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    24 min
  • Why Central Banks Target 2% Inflation

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    Uploaded 26-09-25

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:09 - The Origin of 2% Inflation
    04:03 - Argument for 2%
    06:57 - Why Not Deflation?
    09:21 - Costs and Considerations
    12:30 - Why the Target Won't Change
    13:48 - Sponsor

    Despite economists warning on the negative impact of tariffs, the US has been reporting stronger-than-expected GDP growth, record tariff revenue, and trillions of inbound investment commitments. Let's dive into whether tariffs are actually improving the US economy.

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

    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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    19 min
  • Using ChatGPT to Trade Stocks - Let's Talk

    How Money Work's video on ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/TbBEScH-is4
    University of Florida study: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4412788

    Uploaded 07-07-23

    Let's talk about recent experiments and studies that are using ChatGPT to trade stocks...and why it's probably not a good idea.

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

    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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    16 min
  • The COVID-19 Stock Market Correction - Let's Talk

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    Uploaded 06-03-20

    Doctor Mike's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QHWhjbe5fGJEPz3sVb6nw

    The coronavirus has been making headlines, but while many are concerned about the health implications, others are worried that the impending pandemic will cause a recession. Let's talk about the situation and what to consider before making an investment decision.

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

    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 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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    16 min
  • How Diversification Works

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    Uploaded 24-01-20

    Correlation calculation tool: https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/asset-correlations

    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

    Diversification is one of those things you've probably heard about as something you need to do, but how does it actually work, and why is it considered so important? We explain this and more!

    This video was sponsored by Squarespace

    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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    14 min
  • Plain Bagel QandA 2 | Income and Wolf Mugs

    The Plain Bagel Q and A 2

    Uploaded 05-01-18

    Question topics: The time it takes to invest, how to buy investments, gambling, income vs revenue, renting vs buying real estate

    *I apologize for the color issues with the video – we had technical lighting difficulties while filming*


    Episode Music:
    Marty Gots a Plan 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=USUAN1100671
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/



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    8 min
  • The Sketchy Companies Paying YouTubers to Promote Their Stock

    Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NgOmPul65qG_S7I774bc7YfFtL7cWsz6GtSabXhGKwQ/edit?usp=sharing

    Uploaded 02-12-24

    I went through 123 YouTube videos promoting stocks to dig into the companies behind the sponsorships...and found some shocking stuff.

    DISCLAIMER:
    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). Richard makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of data included in this video.



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    25 min

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