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Uploaded 23-01-26

00:00 - Intro
03:15 - Canada and China Background
06:48 - The Trade Deal
08:58 - Other Agreements
10:24 - Why China?
13:15 - Controversy
14:50 - Final Thoughts
17:38 - Conclusion

Last week, we saw Canada and China enter a new trade deal, thawing what's been a icy relationship between the two countries. Today we'll cover what's in the deal, and what it means for Canada and its relationship with the US for trade.

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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00:00 - Introduction
02:51 - What is Private Equity?
05:33 - The Problem
08:46 - Why So Reckless?
15:00 - Other Considerations

Uploaded 20-09-24

Private equity has a pretty bad reputation, and some of it is well-deserved. In today's video, I dive into why private equity keeps getting into trouble.

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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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Happy holidays - let's celebrate with finance TikToks.

Uploaded 27-12-24

My name's Richard Coffin, I'm an investment analyst with my Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner designations, registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a portfolio manager.

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

Edited by: Emma Konrad and Richard Coffin



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00:00 - Intro
02:29 - Yield Basics
04:30 - The Yield Curve
05:15 - Why Are Yields Rising Now?
09:19 - Why Higher Yields Might Hurt the Economy
12:45 - Concerns Around Banks
14:30 - Other Considerations
17:08 - Closing Thoughts

Uploaded 13-10-23

There was a lot of talk last week about the rising US Treasury yields - let's take some time to explain what exactly is going on.

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 Plain Bagel Q and A 3

Uploaded 16-03-18

Question topics: Arbitrage, EA loot boxes, Greek debt, my background education, and the Robinhood trading app

*Richard has no affiliation or business relationship with the Robinhood.



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This week we hit 100K subscribers... thank you!

Uploaded 08-11-19

I will be posting a video once shirts are available, stay tuned. :)

If you haven't seen the Ted Ed video yet, here's a link: https://youtu.be/SwaCg7Gwtzw



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Go to https://nordvpn.com/theplainbagel and use code theplainbagel to get 70% off a 3 year plan plus one extra month for free.

Uploaded 20-03-20

Some research papers from regulatory bodies on HFT:
https://www.sec.gov/marketstructure/research/hft_lit_review_march_2014.pdf
https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/occasional-papers/occasional-paper-50.pdf?mod=article_inline&utm

Some interesting Ted Talks on the subject:
https://youtu.be/ENWVRcMGDoU
https://youtu.be/V43a-KxLFcg

High frequency trading probably doesn't sound very nefarious, but the SEC has highlighted it as one of the most significant market structure developments in recent history, and it has even been blamed for causing past stock market crashes. We'll explain the topic and more in today's episode.

Check out my website: www.theplainbagel.com

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

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.

This video was sponsored by NordVPN



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This Saturday, the current U.S. bull market turns 10 years old, the first to ever do so in America. But many are concerned that a bear market is waiting around the corner. Why? Let's find out on today's Plain Bagel!

Uploaded 08-03-19

Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

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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The covered call strategy is popular online given its ability to generate "bonus income," but it comes with its drawbacks. We'll dive into both the pros and cons with today's video.

Uploaded 16-02-24

00:00 – Intro
02:05 – Covered Call Overview
04:44 – The Pros
05:41 – The Cons
09:16 – Risk-Adjusted Returns
10:48 – Why You Need to Be Cautious
11:33 - Conclusion

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).



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Uploaded 17-04-20

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

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It's been a scary first quarter for stock market investors, and many may have considered selling their positions to enter certain safe haven positions. But as you'll see, these investments may not provide you the insurance you expect against stock market crashes.

This video was sponsored by Skillshare

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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