The Plain Bagel

00:00 - Intro
03:11 - Primer on Alberta
04:35 - Albertan Separatism
05:51 - Transfer Payments
07:15 - Canada Pension Plan
08:30 - The Fiscal Upside
09:35 - What's Missing
12:19 - The Issues With Independence
16:59 - Concluding Thoughts

Uploaded 13-02-26

There's been a growing movement calling for Alberta to separate from the rest of Canada. Today, we debunk some of the misinformation driving the call for secession, and some of the valid gripes the province has.

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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Uploaded 21-08-20

To skip past bond basics/negative yield explanation: 5:00
Link to video about negative interest rates: https://youtu.be/pX3_3NMZa0k

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

It's an investment that more or less guarantees a loss of money, and yet people continue to buy it. Today we explain why investors will sometimes purchase negative yield bonds.

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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 Federal Reserve just launched FedNow, a new instant payment platform, and a select few online are sounding the alarm. This video will explain what FedNow really is.

Uploaded 20-07-23

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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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The US is in a trade war with China, and after a rapid escalation, has seemingly pivoted with a recent exemption. Let's dive into what it all means for the US economy.

Uploaded 13-04-25

00:00 – Overview
02:43 – Timeline
04:01 – Why China?
05:57 – The Impact of a Trade War on the US
07:23 – Treasury Yields
09:30 - Is China Causing This?
11:13 – Other Possible Causes

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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 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 Plain Bagel Episode III

Uploaded 13-10-17

Shares represent a percentage ownership of a business. This video covers investing in equity, and how stocks payoff for investors.

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

Episode Music (Licensed): http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/

Sources:
http://www.bankrate.com/investing/millennials-slow-to-start-investing-in-stock-market-bankrate-survey-finds/
http://www.businessinsider.com/50-cent-files-for-bankruptcy-2015-7
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?end=2016&locations=IN&start=1976
https://ycharts.com/companies/NKE/shares_outstanding



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It's Christmas season, you know what that means - more financial TikToks.

Uploaded 12-12-25

My name is 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.

Cover call video: https://youtu.be/R0JeJdiJc1A?si=WN-kRgKH0heQg3WE

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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 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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Uploaded 20-11-20

Purchase your Plain Bagel Mug today! Proceeds for 2020 will be donated to Doctors Without Borders: https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-plain-bagel/products/the-plain-bagel-mug

Today we explore the difference between the stock market and the economy, and why the two have diverged so drastically during this pandemic.

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

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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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As we approach the end of 2024, let's take a beat to look back on what made the year remarkable...for better or for worse.

Uploaded 16-12-24

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



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Uploaded 28-06-24

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:54 - What's a Petrodollar?
00:03:52 - The Death of the Dollar
00:04:36 - The "Petrodollar" Agreement
00:08:00 - Why the Dollar Dominates
00:10:11 - Why Saudi Arabia Can't Quit the Dollar
00:11:55 - The Truth Around the Dollar's Decline
00:14:19 - Conclusion

We've seen some fake headlines spreading about the end of a 50-year petrodollar agreement with Saudi Arabia - today's video looks into the facts around the situation.

June 8, 1974 agreement (p. 788): https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/lltreaties//lltreaties-25-3/lltreaties-25-3.pdf

Bloomberg Story on the July 1974 agreement: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2016-05-30/the-untold-story-behind-saudi-arabia-s-41-year-u-s-debt-secret?sref=Oeyjq8by&embedded-checkout=true

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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Uploaded 23-06-23

00:00 - Introduction
02:02 - Screening for ideas
03:09 - Understanding the business
05:51 - Understanding the finances
09:50 - Understanding the strategy
13:00 - Stock Valuation
15:44 - Review and finalize notes
17:11 - Conclusion

Resources (no current affiliation):
- Free Screener: https://finviz.com/screener.ashx
- Free Data Terminals (some with watchlists/screeners)
- https://www.tikr.com/
- https://app.koyfin.com/
- https://wallmine.com/ (an old sponsor)
- Free Watchlist: https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/watchlist

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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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