The Plain Bagel

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.

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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Before you buy bitcoin, or tell someone else to do so, make sure you understand these fundamental risks...

Uploaded 31-01-18

Richard is NOT a financial adviser, and the points expressed in this video are Richard's opinion. Richard does not have any position in Bitcoin.

Sources:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-04/israeli-firm-strikes-digital-gold-with-canadian-miner-purchase
https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/01/08/struggling-iced-tea-company-that-added-blockchain-to-name-seeks-funding-for-venture-into-bitcoin-mining.html
http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/ArticleNews/story/GAM/20180113/RBMBITCOINBOP
https://socialmediaweek.org/blog/2017/09/58-insane-facts-bitcoin-infographic/
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/bitcoin-scaling-problem-explained
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2017-12-12/bitcoin-is-like-gold-2-0-says-tyler-winklevoss-video
http://archive.fortune.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1996/04/15/211503/index.htm

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for education purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. 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 10-07-20

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CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the Oracle of Omaha, World's Greatest Investor...there are a lot of titles that belong to Warren Buffett, but how did one man accomplish so much? We explore Buffett's upbringing in today's video.

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Uploaded 19-04-19

CLARIFICATION: while R and D can be capitalized under IFRS (international accounting system), most R and D expenses cannot be capitalized under U.S. GAAP (the accounting system used by American companies).

Capitalization and depreciation can be confusing topics, but they are worth understanding, as they can materially impact the numbers you see on the income statement. Today we’ll go over the topics and what you can do to circumvent the impact of lax assumptions on profit numbers.

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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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Some have become concerned with the concentration of the S and P 500 amid the dominance of stocks like the "Magnificent 7." We'll dive into how concentrated the index really is in today's video.

Uploaded 01-03-24

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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**Edit** there is no distinction between short-term and long-term capital gains tax in Canada. Favourable taxes are only NOT provided in some instances of day trading - you CAN trade within the same year and still receive the favourable tax rate in Canada.

Uploaded 02-03-18

The Plain Bagel Episode IX

Tax is a pretty confusing field, yet it's essential for investors to learn. To help you get started, here are some high-level concepts on how investments accrue taxes, and what you can do to minimize the amount you owe.

REIT Tax Link: https://www.dividendearner.com/reit-taxation/
Private Equity Tax Link: https://www.lexisnexis.com/uk/lexispsl/tax/document/393773/5BW2-T5S1-F18C-V05X-00000-00/Tax+on+private+equity+and+venture+capital%3A+background+and+key+terms%E2%80%94overview

Sources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/tax-free-savings-account/contributions.html
http://www.moneysense.ca/save/investing/rrsp/rrsp-contribution-limit/
https://www.taxtips.ca/taxrates/on.htm

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