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Trump has signed an executive order to establish a sovereign wealth fund - let's dive into what SWFs are, and what they would mean for the US.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Plain Bagel Q&A 3Question topics: Arbitrage, EA loot boxes, Greek debt, my background education, and the Robinhood trading app*Richard has no affiliation or business relationship with the Robinhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wallmine link: https://wallmine.com/users/sign-up?r=18im&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=plainbagel&utm_campaign=plainbagelCLARIFICATION: while R&D can be capitalized under IFRS (international accounting system), most R&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.Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicDISCLAIMER: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first 100 people to go to https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagel will get unlimited access for 1 week to try out Blinkist. You'll also get 25% off if you want the full membership.If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)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.Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicThis video is sponsored by BlinkistDISCLAIMER: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click the link to get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel3If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)You've probably heard of the futures market before, or maybe you've seen future/forward prices mentioned in the news, but what are these numbers? Some magic number predicting future prices? Well...kind of! We'll discuss the topic in today's video.Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicEpisode 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=USUAN1100794Artist: http://incompetech.com/This video was sponsored by SkillshareDISCLAIMER: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Case: https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2024/comp-pr2024-89.pdfDOJ Indictment: https://www.justice.gov/criminal/media/1362116/dl?inlineAndrew Left of Citron Research was recently charged with securities fraud - let's go through the allegations.DISCLAIMER: I do not hold positions in any of the stocks/crypto mentioned in this video.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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up-to-date COVID-19 figures: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html?utm_source=Global+Health+NOW+Main+List&utm_campaign=2741a95be8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_24_01_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8d0d062dbd-2741a95be8-884823#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6Doctor Mike's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QHWhjbe5fGJEPz3sVb6nwThe coronavirus has been making headlines, but while many are concerned about the health implications, others are worried that the impending pandemic will cause a recession. Let's talk about the situation and what to consider before making an investment decision.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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2:36 - Prediction Market Background9:38 - Prediction Market problems17:02 - The Promotions21:50 - The Gamblification of Everything24:23 - Closing thoughtsLet's talk about prediction markets...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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - Introduction02:23 - Canada's Supply Management04:20 - Canada's Tariff Rates06:22 - Tariff Rate Quotas06:51 - US Preferential Rates08:24 - Quota Underutilization10:22 - US' Own Restrictions12:06 - Closing RemarksUSMCA Trade Deal: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement/agreement-betweenCBSA Tariff Rates: https://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2024/01-99/01-99-2024-1-eng.pdfWTO Portal: https://tao.wto.org/welcome.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f%3fui%3d1&ui=1There's been a lot of discussion of Canada's tariffs against US imports, most of which has been misleading or flat out wrong. Let's clear the air.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Plain Bagel Episode XIn investments, you can't have return without taking on some risk. Today, let's look into better understanding the types of risks we'll face with our holdings, and how we can manage them.Sources: https://www.osc.gov.on.ca/documents/en/Investors/inv_research_20171127_missing-out-report.pdfIntro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicEpisode Music: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Plain Bagel Episode XIINow that you have a grasp on some basic investment concepts, it's time to start applying what we've learned. So here are my five steps for getting started!Budgeting Template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T40vhaIQb7D71MVkGW0954Ky6salnwYZN8OkX8_AkB8/edit?usp=sharing* You won't be able to edit the original spreadsheet, so make sure to save it to your own Google Sheets account or download it as an excel. *Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicEpisode Music: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some have become concerned with the concentration of the S&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.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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big deal when a stock IPOs, and you may be interested in participating, but it's important to understand the IPO process before jumping on the bandwagon, because as you'll see, you face some unique risks and disadvantages when buying a company's first shares.Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicDISCLAIMER:Richard does not have a personal holding in any of the referenced companies. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first 100 people to go to https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagel will get unlimited access for 1 week to try out Blinkist. You'll also get 25% off if you want the full membership.If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)It makes sense that investors who aren't day trading focus on longer-term returns, but how can you tell if your companies face a real risk of permanent capital impairment because of a short-term event?Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicThis video is sponsored by BlinkistDISCLAIMER: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit https://www.squarespace.com/theplainbagel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website ordomain using code THEPLAINBAGEL.Correlation calculation tool: https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/asset-correlationsIf you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicDiversification is one of those things you've probably heard about as something you need to do, but how does it actually work, and why is it considered so important? We explain this and more!This video was sponsored by SquarespaceDISCLAIMER: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - Introduction02:45 - Primer05:11 - Why are yields rising05:58 - Credit Rating Downgrade07:57 - One Big Beautiful Bill09:33 - The Weak 20-year Auction10:55 - Japan’s Role?11:26 - Why High Yields Matter13:30 - Why it’s not a financial crisisLink to video comparing US banks to Silicon Valley Bank: https://youtu.be/ZPlrkr1qaE0?si=mwyYceZiSl-B0qsnIf 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese stocks have rallied recently, leading many to wonder if now's the time to invest. Today I go through the updates we're seeing.If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Buy a Plain Bagel Mug: https://www.theplainbagel.com/merchDISCLAIMER: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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bit of a one off, more personal video on why I don't commit to doing YouTube full time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you buy bitcoin, or tell someone else to do so, make sure you understand these fundamental risks...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-purchasehttps://www.thestar.com/business/2018/01/08/struggling-iced-tea-company-that-added-blockchain-to-name-seeks-funding-for-venture-into-bitcoin-mining.htmlhttp://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/ArticleNews/story/GAM/20180113/RBMBITCOINBOPhttps://socialmediaweek.org/blog/2017/09/58-insane-facts-bitcoin-infographic/https://cointelegraph.com/explained/bitcoin-scaling-problem-explainedhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2017-12-12/bitcoin-is-like-gold-2-0-says-tyler-winklevoss-videohttp://archive.fortune.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1996/04/15/211503/index.htmDISCLAIMER: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we hit 100K subscribers... thank you!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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices