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  • Clearing Up the Inflation Target Misinformation

    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.

    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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    13 min
  • Dealing With Investment FOMO

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    Uploaded 08-01-21

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

    Investment FOMO is a pretty painful emotion; today we discuss why we feel it and how to better handle it.

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

    This video is sponsored by Blinkist

    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
  • Plain Bagel QandA 8 | Extreme Questions on Technical Trading, Double Taxation, and Rebalancing

    Topics addressed in today's video:

    Uploaded 03-05-19

    - T-Bills
    - Technical analysis
    - Bitcoin
    - Dividends versus share buybacks (double taxation)
    - Strategies for rebalancing

    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
  • The Dot-Com Bubble - 5 Minute History Lesson

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    Uploaded 07-02-20

    Check out my website: www.theplainbagel.com

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

    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.

    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 Squarespace



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    10 min
  • Trump's Tariffs Deemed Illegal - What Now?

    00:00 - Intro
    01:36 - The Supreme Court Ruling
    03:23 - What Tariffs Are Impacted?
    05:02 - What About Refunds?
    06:57 - The Implications
    07:46 - Section 122 Tariffs
    09:54 - Trump's Tariff Options
    11:46 - Why the Update Still Matters

    Uploaded 27-02-26

    The US Supreme Court has ruled that Trump's IEEPA tariffs are illegal - let's dive into what this means and how else Turmp may pursue tariffs.

    News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    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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    19 min
  • What is a Preferred Share?

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    Uploaded 06-09-19

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

    Yield has become increasingly elusive, but preferred shares continue to offer high single digit payouts. But there's a lot more to this security than meets the eye, let's take a closer look.

    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

    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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    13 min
  • Thanks a Million (Channel Announcement)

    The Plain Bagel just passed 1 million subscribers, so I wanted to post a quick video.

    Uploaded 27-01-25

    ​@DeadOnTheMoneyPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjGxS75qN9zAKjb5Powxxg



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    8 min
  • 5 Investment Jobs Explained (and what they pay)

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    Uploaded 14-06-19

    Correction: CFP stands for Certified Financial Planner, not Chartered.

    It can be confusing trying to understand the jobs that exist within the world of investments, so today I wanted to cover 5 common positions and discuss the tasks they entail, their pros and cons, and the average salary for those working in those positions.

    Jobs Discussed: Investment Bankers, Analysts, Traders, Advisors, and Portfolio Managers

    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. 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
  • The Truth About FIRE - Is Early Retirement Actually Possible?

    The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel12201

    Uploaded 18-12-20

    Mentioned YouTuber videos:
    - Nate O'Brien: https://youtu.be/iJRA-3g7cG4
    - Ryan Scribner: https://youtu.be/URES59zcNyg
    - Our Rich Journey: https://youtu.be/KR_eIoIo2vU
    - Andrei Jikh: https://youtu.be/AtM5UFlOCGs
    - Graham Stephan: https://youtu.be/5S2cRNveZgg

    You've probably heard about the "FIRE Movement," but is early retirement possible? We discuss the concept (and its drawbacks) in today's video.

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    Intro Music: Marty Gots a Plan by Kevin MacLeod
    Title Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

    Host/Editor: Richard Coffin
    Producer: Craig Lord

    This video is 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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    18 min
  • Styles of Investing | Active, Passive, and More

    The Plain Bagel Episode VII

    Uploaded 19-01-18

    There are many different philosophies that investors follow when making investment decisions, some of which directly conflict with other schools of thought. In this video, we'll go over the Active vs Passive debate, as well as Fundamental, Technical, and Quantitative investing.

    Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
    Episode Music (Licensed): http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/
    Drumming footage:
    http://www.freemediabank.com/rock-concert-free-hd-stock-footage/



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    12 min

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