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Uploaded 06-11-20

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The stock buyback is broadly viewed as a positive thing by value investors, but how exactly does it work, and can it actually be a net negative in some circumstances? We answer these questions in today's video.

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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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Uploaded 19-01-25

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Uploaded 10-11-23

Short Selling Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAs_aX95tVQ

Today we dive into (and critique) Dumb Money, a movie that recounts the wild stock rally of GameStop.

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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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With Crypto Week having drawn to a close, let's take some time to go through the laws that have passed, and what's trying to be passed - we'll go over the Genius Act, Clarity Act, and Anti-CBDC Act.

Uploaded 25-07-25

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00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Recap
04:06 - Chapter 15 filing
05:52 - China’s real estate market
08:13 - The concerns
09:03 - How this differs from 2008
12:20 - Closing thoughts

Uploaded 25-08-23

Evergrande recently filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy - let's dive into what this means, and where China's real estate market (and economy) stand today.

DISCLAIMER: I do not hold positions in any of the mentioned companies.

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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To clarify, Hitler was NOT the founder of the Nazi party, sorry for any confusion!

Uploaded 08-06-18

The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn of the industrialized world, crippling the wealth of Americans throughout the 1930's. How did it happen? Let's find out with a 5 Minute History Lesson.

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Uploaded 04-09-20

Video on Futures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mhk4UHJsRc&t=0s
Video on Options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJgHkAqohbU&t=0s

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Today we cover forex, FX, foreign exchange, whatever you like to call it. Seen by some as a mere requirement of international trade, it's viewed by others as an investment/trading opportunity. We explain why in our video.

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.

This video is sponsored by Skillshare



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It's been 10 years since Nortel Networks, a Canadian behemoth, filed for bankruptcy protection, not long after it had grown to represent more than a third of the Canadian stock market. Let's dive into what brought down the massive company with today's 5 Minute History Lesson.

Uploaded 11-01-19

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Evergrande Default Worries: https://youtu.be/6VDPmDPombs?si=EDiR9RNp-_Lu-HEl
China's Supposed 'Collapse': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y06Yfm0hzjI
Ch. 15 Filing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-n6RN8a2Zo

Uploaded 02-02-24

00:00 – Intro
01:44 – Recap
04:14 – Update
06:26 – What Now?
08:51 – Real Estate Sector
09:50 – Impact on China’s Economy
11:15 – Why this isn’t Lehman 2.0

A Hong Kong court has recently ordered Evergrande, the massive embattled Chinese real estate developer, to liquidate. Let's go over what might happen from here.

DISCLAIMER: I do not hold positions in any of the mentioned companies.

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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List of CFA exam prep providers: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/exam/prep-providers

Uploaded 09-08-19

CFA checklist: https://www.cfainstitute.org/-/media/documents/form/cfa-candidate-checklist.ashx

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The CFA is seen by many as a standard within the investment field. I recently got my own charter, so I figured I'd share some tips that I found helpful when preparing for the exams.

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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