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  • The Fundamentals | Why is Investing Important?

    The Plain Bagel Episode I

    Uploaded 15-09-17

    Let's start from the beginning - what is investing? This video covers some basic concepts, and strives to argue why its important to learn more about investing.

    To skip over the basic concept's section, jump to 3:08.

    Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
    Episode Music (Licensed): http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/

    Sources:
    https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/canada-s-pet-wellness-report2011
    http://www.broadbentinstitute.ca/canadians_approaching_retirement_with_totally_inadequate_savings_seniors_poverty_rates_increasing_new_study
    http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/managing-wealth/more-than-two-thirds-of-canadians-worry-a-lot-about-money-but-69-still-dont-have-a-plan
    http://www.inflation.eu/inflation-rates/canada/historic-inflation/cpi-inflation-canada.aspx



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    12 min
  • Canada's Getting a Sovereign Wealth Fund

    Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced that Canada was getting a new sovereign wealth fund, and that individual Canadians will be able to invest in it. Today we'll dive into the details, and what it means for Canadians.

    Uploaded 08-05-26

    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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    21 min
  • Plain Bagel QandA 10 | Why Deflation is "Bad," Shorting Stocks, and More

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

    Uploaded 03-04-20

    Topics Covered:

    - Market efficiency - 1:02
    - Why people say deflation is bad - 2:30
    - Why investors lend their shares to people who short - 5:04
    - My work and YouTube - 6:26

    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

    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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    11 min
  • What Makes an Investment Speculative?

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    Uploaded 21-02-20

    Check out my website: www.theplainbagel.com

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

    Tesla's stock has earned astronomical returns lately, but is it a speculative investment? We answer this question and address the difference between speculating and investing in today's Plain Bagel.

    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 does not have a position in Tesla or GE. 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 Squarespace



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    14 min
  • The Greek Debt Crisis - 5 Minute History Lesson

    Click the link to get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium, thanks to our sponsorship: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel

    Uploaded 23-08-19

    Thank you https://www.youtube.com/@FamilybudgetUa/ for the Ukrainian subtitles!

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

    The Greek Debt Crisis was one of the more recent economic disasters that required three bailouts. While Greece is far from out of the woods, here's a brief history lesson on what happened.

    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/

    This video was sponsored by Skillshare



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    10 min
  • What is Quantitative Easing?

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    Uploaded 13-12-19

    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

    You've probably heard of quantitative easing, or the "expanding" or "unwinding" of a central bank's balance sheet, but what do these things mean? We go over the unconventional, and controversial, monetary policy in today's video.

    This video was sponsored by Skillshare

    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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    15 min
  • Exciting Announcement

    Some exciting news for the channel!

    Uploaded 01-04-26

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    6 min
  • What Just Happened With GameStop?

    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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    22 min
  • Managed Solutions | Mutual Funds and More

    **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.

    Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
    Episode Music (Licensed): http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/



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    12 min
  • The Canadian Housing Crisis Explained

    00:00 - Intro
    01:51 - The Prelude
    04:31 - How Did We Get Here?
    10:27 - The Debt
    16:10 - Where's The Crash?
    19:33 - Closing thoughts

    Uploaded 29-09-23

    CMHC Home Buying Guide: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/consumers/home-buying/buying-guides/home-buying/homebuying-step-by-step-your-guide-to-buying-a-home-in-canada
    Home School Series: https://globalnews.ca/tag/home-school-series/
    Millennial Moron: https://www.youtube.com/@MillennialMoron

    Canada's real estate market hosts some of the most expensive properties in the world - now, things are looking rickety. Let's dive into the problem.

    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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    27 min

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