@theplainbagel The Plain Bagel
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"What Just Happened With Chinese Stocks 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/merch 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"
YouTube Link 2024-10-11T16:23Z 1.1M followers, 265.6K engagements
"Why Central Banks Target 2% Inflation To learn for free on Brilliant go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel. Brilliants also giving viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant 00:00 - Introduction 02:09 - The Origin of 2% Inflation 04:03 - Argument for 2% 06:57 - Why Not Deflation 09:21 - Costs and Considerations 12:30 - Why the Target Won't Change 13:48 - Sponsor Despite economists warning on the negative impact of tariffs the US has been reporting stronger-than-expected GDP growth record tariff revenue and trillions of"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T16:55Z 1.1M followers, 162.8K engagements
"Investing STILL Won't Make You Rich (Probably) Link to my original video: https://youtu.be/WAXPDDnrpW4 Today I revisit an older video of mine and explain again why investing isn't the get rich quick scheme it's often advertised as being. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors Without Borders: https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-plain-bagel DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not"
YouTube Link 2021-10-22T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 921.8K engagements
"Four Hidden Costs of Zero-Commission Brokers The first [---] people to use this link (or use coupon code PLAINBAGEL) will get a free week of Noa's premium subscription plus 37% off the annual fee: https://www.newsoveraudio.com/bagel Skip to after zero-commission broker explanation: 3:48 If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) In today's video I explain how zero-commission brokers aren't "free." Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors Without Borders:"
YouTube Link 2021-07-16T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 364.4K engagements
"5 Common Investment Scams (And How to Avoid Them) Happy Friday everyone Get 68% off NordVPN (for $3.71/mo) plus an additional month FREE by visiting https://nordvpn.com/theplainbagel2 or using code theplainbagel2 at checkout. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) There are plenty of scams out there especially in the world of investing - today we go over [--] of them so you can better avoid them in the future. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This video is sponsored by NordVPN DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes"
YouTube Link 2020-10-16T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 747K engagements
"How Credit Unions Compare to Banks Credit unions are a pretty unique financial institution given that they operate as a not-for-profit. But are they better than the banks And are they immune to the problems of the banking sector We dive into it in today's episode. 00:00 - Intro 01:13 What are credit unions 03:41 Why credit unions arent more popular 07:14 Are credit unions immune to failure 07:51 Advantages of credit unions 09:50 Deciding where to bank If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education"
YouTube Link 2023-05-26T17:14Z 1.1M followers, 235.7K engagements
"The US Debt Situation Explained This video is sponsored by Morning Brew - use the following link to sign up for their awesome newsletter: https://morningbrewdaily.com/theplainbagel If youd like to learn more about the US debt ceiling specifically check out this excellent video by @PBoyle: https://youtu.be/vSN3K_Etxyw A big thank you to @MoneyMacro for helping with this video With news of the US debt ceiling standoff I wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the larger story around the federal government's burgeoning debt load and whether it spells danger for the American economy. If you'd"
YouTube Link 2023-03-03T17:08Z 1.1M followers, 942.4K engagements
"How I Research Stocks - Step-by-Step Fundamental Analysis This video is sponsored by Morning Brew - use the following link to sign up for their awesome newsletter: https://morningbrewdaily.com/theplainbagel 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) -"
YouTube Link 2023-06-23T16:07Z 1.1M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Great Depression - [--] Minute History Lesson To clarify Hitler was NOT the founder of the Nazi party sorry for any confusion 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 [--] Minute History Lesson. 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:"
YouTube Link 2018-06-08T15:31Z 1.1M followers, 3.9M engagements
"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 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"
YouTube Link 2023-09-29T17:32Z 1.1M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Hedging Explained - The Insurance of Investing This video was sponsored by Squarespace. Visit https://www.squarespace.com/theplainbagel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code THEPLAINBAGEL. Video on Futures: https://youtu.be/1Mhk4UHJsRc Video on Options: https://youtu.be/VJgHkAqohbU Information on "The Greeks": https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/greeks.asp 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 During times of market turmoil many investors may turn to"
YouTube Link 2020-07-24T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 287.7K engagements
"The Fundamentals Why is Investing Important The Plain Bagel Episode I 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"
YouTube Link 2017-09-15T17:13Z 1.1M followers, 220.1K engagements
"Stock Options Explained Correction: At 4:20 the graph in the top left-hand corner is slightly off; for total return the curve should not intercept at (300) but rather should be shifted slightly to the left so that the bend in the line occurs at (30-2). Sorry for the blunder. Option Pricing Factors: - Underlying stock price (higher = higher call premium lower put premium) - Underlying stock price volatility expected (higher = higher option premium) - Underlying stock dividends (higher = lower call premium higher put premium) - Option's strike price (higher = lower call premium higher put"
YouTube Link 2018-08-31T19:58Z 1.1M followers, 1.6M engagements
"The Canada-China Trade Deal 👉 To learn for free on Brilliant go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel scan the QR code onscreen. Brilliants also given our viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant. 00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Canada and China Background 06:48 - The Trade Deal 08:58 - Other Agreements 10:24 - Why China 13:15 - Controversy 14:50 - Final Thoughts 17:38 - Conclusion Last week we saw Canada and China enter a new trade deal thawing what's been a icy relationship between the two countries. Today we'll cover what's in"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T18:31Z 1.1M followers, 221.5K engagements
"The Greeks - Stock Option Price Factors Explained The first [----] people to use this link will get a [--] month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel01221 Intro: 00:00 Options Overview: 02:10 Delta: 02:42 Gamma: 04:00 Theta: 05:00 Vega: 05:50 Rho: 07:32 Options Explained: https://youtu.be/8YVuvI9VLqw Today we discuss the Greeks a set of variables that helps explain why exactly options move up and down in value as they do. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for 2021"
YouTube Link 2022-01-21T17:05Z 1.1M followers, 134.9K engagements
"The US-China "Trade Deal" Sign up for Morning Brew today for your daily news briefing by using my link 👉🏻 https://morningbrewdaily.com/plainbagel The US and China recently announced a "trade deal" yet tariffs remain much higher than the widely-published 10%/30% rates being circulated. Today's video will break down where we currently stand. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 197K engagements
"The Dot-Com Bubble - [--] Minute History Lesson Visit https://www.squarespace.com/theplainbagel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code THEPLAINBAGEL. 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 [--] minute history lesson on the subject. Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Episode Music: Faster Does It"
YouTube Link 2020-02-07T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Part [--] Markets are falling and the world is in a full fledged trade war - let's watch some TikToks. My name's 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. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T16:28Z 1.1M followers, 493.8K engagements
"The [----] Gold Rush - "Debasement Trade" or FOMO To learn for free on Brilliant (today's sponsor) go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel. Brilliants also giving viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant 00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Why Investors Buy Gold 04:10 - Why Gold's Rallying 08:34 - The Debasement Trade 09:47 - Considerations 13:27 - Gold's Questionable Price Stability 16:11 - Sponsor Gold's price has been skyrocketing with murmurings of a great "debasement trade" driving returns. Today we'll dive into what's"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T16:11Z 1.1M followers, 221.6K engagements
"Stock Indices & Index Fund Investing Index funds are some of the most popular investment vehicles around and yet few fully understand how indices work. So today let's take a moment to understand what constitutes an index and how we can use them to invest. Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Episode Music: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ 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"
YouTube Link 2018-06-22T15:45Z 1.1M followers, 140.2K engagements
"What is the Yield Curve and Why is it Flattening You may have read news articles or heard somewhere that "the yield curve is flattening" but what does that mean Find out with today's video Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Episode Music: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ 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"
YouTube Link 2018-08-03T15:59Z 1.1M followers, 602.3K engagements
"Growth Vs Value Investing The first [---] people to go to https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagel will get unlimited access for [--] 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 :) Value and Growth Investing are two of the most popular investing strategies around but what do they entail and how do they compare We answer these questions and more in today's video. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This video is sponsored by Blinkist DISCLAIMER: This channel is"
YouTube Link 2020-09-18T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 537.1K engagements
"The Ridiculous Rise and Fall of WeWork Start learning a new language today with 60% OFF Babbel (today's sponsor) during their Black Friday sale by clicking here: https://go.babbel.com/tbsc=1200m60-youtube-theplainbagel-nov-2023-promo&btp=default&utm_term=generic_v1&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=Influencer.theplainbagel.USA.YouTube WeWork recently filed for Ch [--] bankruptcy - let's go over the ridiculous story behind one of the largest venture capital failures in corporate American history. Richard does not have a position in WeWork. This channel is for education"
YouTube Link 2023-11-17T17:11Z 1.1M followers, 730.9K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Investing TikToks (Part 4) This video is sponsored by Morning Brew - use the following link to sign up for their awesome newsletter: https://morningbrewdaily.com/theplainbagel Markets are down but financial advice on TikTok is still kicking around Here's my review of more investing TikToks. My name's 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. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2022-12-02T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 750.5K engagements
"What Return Should Investors Reasonably Expect The first [---] people to use this link (or use coupon code BAGEL50) will get a free week of Noa's premium subscription plus 50% the annual fee: https://www.newsoveraudio.com/bagel Video on quantitative easing: https://youtu.be/llslyXPu6wI With markets at all time highs it's worth gauging our return expectations to avoid the common pitfalls that come with high expectations. We address this in today's video. Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors Without Borders:"
YouTube Link 2021-02-26T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 400.9K engagements
"Investment Analyst Explains Margin Call Check out Blinkist (today's sponsor) using the following link to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off a premium membership: https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagel. CORRECTION: I misidentified a classical song in the movie as The Funeral March and viewers corrected me to indicate that it's actually Chopin's Raindrop Prelude. Apologies The error has been cropped out of the video. Margin Call is a movie on how investment banks reacted to the impending collapse of the US real estate market in [----] but like other finance films it can get a bit"
YouTube Link 2022-10-21T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Cost of Alberta Separatism 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 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"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:13Z 1.1M followers, 140.9K engagements
"Investment Analyst Explains: Dumb Money Take advantage of Blinkist's (today's sponsor) big promo of 7-days free PLUS a special discount of 60% on the Blinkist Annual premium valid only until November 21st: https://bit.ly/ThePlainBagelBlinkist Short Selling Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=CAs_aX95tVQ Today we dive into (and critique) Dumb Money a movie that recounts the wild stock rally of GameStop. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial"
YouTube Link 2023-11-10T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 213.1K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Bonus Edition Welcome to the 10th TikTok Review video 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/R0JeJdiJc1Asi=WN-kRgKH0heQg3WE 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"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 634.5K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Naughty & Nice Edition It's Christmas season you know what that means - more financial TikToks. 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/R0JeJdiJc1Asi=WN-kRgKH0heQg3WE 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."
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T17:19Z 1.1M followers, 255.6K engagements
"The Greek Debt Crisis - [--] Minute History Lesson Click the link to get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium thanks to our sponsorship: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel 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"
YouTube Link 2019-08-23T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Investing in Real Estate Through REITs The first [----] people who click the link will get [--] free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel8 Link to Canadian REIT tax information: https://dividendearner.com/reit-taxation/ 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 Real estate is a popular investment but it's not very accessible one for beginners. Luckily REITs make it very easy to gain exposure to real properties; we explain the security and more in this video. This video was"
YouTube Link 2020-06-12T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 213.2K engagements
"What Happens When a Country Defaults on Its Debt This video is sponsored by NOA - use the following link for a month free of their awesome news narration service: https://subscription.newsoveraudio.com/subscribeofferId=plain_bagel_stdpx_1mt&utm_medium=YouTube_Influencer&utm_source=TPB&utm_campaign=plain_bagel_stdpx_1mt&utm_content=sovereigndefaults Country defaults have been in the news lately but what actually happens when a government can no longer pay off their debts We dive into this strange topic in today's video. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2022-09-16T16:08Z 1.1M followers, 546.6K engagements
"The End of Credit Suisse Another bank has seen it's reign come to an end with the recent announcement of Credit Suisse's takeover by UBS. Let's talk about what it means for the banking sector. DISCLAIMER: Richard does not hold a position in any of the companies 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"
YouTube Link 2023-03-21T00:12Z 1.1M followers, 550.3K engagements
"Why People Are Freaking Out Over Bonds 00:00 - Introduction 02:45 - Primer 05:11 - Why are yields rising 05:58 - Credit Rating Downgrade 07:57 - One Big Beautiful Bill 09:33 - The Weak 20-year Auction 10:55 - Japans Role 11:26 - Why High Yields Matter 13:30 - Why its not a financial crisis Link to video comparing US banks to Silicon Valley Bank: https://youtu.be/ZPlrkr1qaE0si=mwyYceZiSl-B0qsn 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"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 545.6K engagements
"The Problems With DeFi Subscribe to Morning Brews YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/33qznPE Intro: 00:00 The Traditional System: 01:50 DeFi Basics: 03:15 DeFi Adoption: 06:14 Inefficiency: 07:18 The Risks: 09:17 Replicating Problems: 11:35 DeFi has seen rapid growth in its adoption but will this likely continue Today we cover the issues faced by the system that might inhibit wider adoption. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors Without Borders:"
YouTube Link 2022-03-18T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 182.5K engagements
"Stocks How Equity Earns You Money The Plain Bagel Episode III 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"
YouTube Link 2017-10-13T16:58Z 1.1M followers, 205.7K engagements
"Dividends Are Irrelevant (Sort Of.) *Correction: The five factor model includes market beta not "quality." 00:00 - Intro 02:09 - Dividend Irrelevance Theory 05:31 - Assumptions 10:38 - Dividend Downsides 14:35 - Why People Still Like Dividends 15:30 - Closing Thoughts Today we explain dividend irrelevance theory some common misconceptions about dividends and why some investors still prefer to focus on stocks that pay dividends. 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"
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 474.7K engagements
"Clearing Up the Inflation Target Misinformation Video of Jerome Powell Jackson Hole speech: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=PZdOFw-gTo8 Speech Transcript: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250822a.htm 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"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T17:47Z 1.1M followers, 121.2K engagements
"Investment Book Review - Analyst Shares Top [--] Reads for Investors The first [---] people to go to https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagel will get unlimited access for [--] week to try it out. You'll also get 25% off if you want the full membership. Highlighted Investing Books - 1:18 : A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel - 2:52 : The Education of A Value Investor by Guy Spier - 5:28 : The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham - 7:35 : Easy Prey Investors by Al & Mark Rosen - 10:02 : One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2021-09-24T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 107.4K engagements
"Repos Explained (and Why The Fed Uses Them) This video is sponsored by Morning Brew sign up to Morning Brew for free today: https://bit.ly/mbplainbagel5 In today's video I explain repurchase agreements and why they matter. a lot If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity: https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-plain-bagel Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not"
YouTube Link 2022-02-04T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 116.4K engagements
"Mutual Fund/ETF Keywords & What They Mean Here are a couple links on mutual fund series: https://boomerandecho.com/easy-as-abc-understanding-different-mutual-fund-classes/ https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/invest/investment-products/mutual-funds-segregated-funds/mutual-fund-series/ There are a copious amount of mutual funds and ETFs to choose from when selecting an investment fund but understanding the terminology used in the field can help narrow the scope. Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music DISCLAIMER: Richard does not have a personal holding in any of the"
YouTube Link 2018-12-07T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 73.8K engagements
"Capitalization and Depreciation Explained Wallmine link: https://wallmine.com/users/sign-upr=18im&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=plainbagel&utm_campaign=plainbagel CLARIFICATION: 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 well go over the topics and what you can do to circumvent the impact"
YouTube Link 2019-04-19T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 145.2K engagements
"Fractional Shares Explained - Everything You Need To Know About Sharing Shares The first [---] people to use this link (or use coupon code PLAINBAGEL) will get a free week of Noa's premium subscription plus 37% off the annual fee: https://www.newsoveraudio.com/bagel If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Today we talk fractional shares; what they are how they work and what you need to know before buying any Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors Without Borders:"
YouTube Link 2021-09-10T17:12Z 1.1M followers, 102.7K engagements
"Why Investors are Angry About Bed Bath & Beyond ($BBBY) Today's video is targeted at explaining why people are mad at Bed Bath and Beyond and what investors should take away from it. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) 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"
YouTube Link 2022-08-20T22:09Z 1.1M followers, 248.8K engagements
"The [----] Financial Crisis - [--] Minute History Lesson It's been [--] years since the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy considered the height of the [----] Financial Crisis. But what caused this behemoth to go under and how did we find ourselves in a real estate bubble Let's find out with a [--] Minute History Lesson. 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.htmlisrc=USUAN1100794"
YouTube Link 2019-04-05T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 1.9M engagements
"E.S.G. Investing - What it Means and Its Pros/Cons This video was sponsored by Squarespace. Visit https://www.squarespace.com/theplainbagel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code THEPLAINBAGEL. 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 With larger discussions going on about important ethical issues I thought it would be helpful to discuss ESG investing and approach that looks to balance social values with profits. DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education"
YouTube Link 2020-08-07T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 134.1K engagements
"How Negative Interest Rates Work (And What They Would Mean for the Economy) U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the Federal Reserve should bring interest rates below zero.but what does that even mean Will you be paid for taking out a loan We'll answer these questions and more. 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 Episode Music: Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source:"
YouTube Link 2019-10-04T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 501.6K engagements
"Why Price Volatility is NOT Risk The first [----] people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel10201 CORRECTION: at 2:00 the Y-axis of the graphs should be the stock's return not it's price sorry for the error If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Volatility has come to represent risk in a plethora of investment theories and models but there are some fundamental flaws to this approach. We go over them in today's video. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This video is"
YouTube Link 2020-10-02T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 162.1K engagements
"Dark Pools Explained - How Institutional Investors Utilize Off-Exchange Trading This video is sponsored by Blinkist: get a 7-day free trial and 70% off Blinkist Annual Premium by clicking https://bit.ly/ThePlainBagelMay24 or by scanning the QR code. High-Frequency Traders: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/high-frequency-trading.asp Payment For Order Flow: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/paymentoforderflow.asp With GameStop back in the news I wanted to take some time to touch on a topic that often comes up with stories of market manipulation and the like: dark pools. If you'd like to"
YouTube Link 2024-05-24T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 179.6K engagements
""The Biggest Trade Deal Ever" - The EU-US Agreement Explained On Sunday the US and EU announced a trade deal subverting a massive trade war - let's go over the details of the agreement. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T16:56Z 1.1M followers, 185K engagements
"Prominent Short Seller Charged With Market Manipulation SEC Case: https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2024/comp-pr2024-89.pdf DOJ Indictment: https://www.justice.gov/criminal/media/1362116/dlinline Andrew 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"
YouTube Link 2024-08-02T16:12Z 1.1M followers, 193.1K engagements
"What Rising Treasury Yields Mean for the Economy 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - Yield Basics 04:30 - The Yield Curve 05:15 - Why Are Yields Rising Now 09:19 - Why Higher Yields Might Hurt the Economy 12:45 - Concerns Around Banks 14:30 - Other Considerations 17:08 - Closing Thoughts There was a lot of talk last week about the rising US Treasury yields - let's take some time to explain what exactly is going on. 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"
YouTube Link 2023-10-13T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 414.5K engagements
"Who is Ray Dalio (Investor Profile) The first [---] people to use this link (or use coupon code BAGEL50) will get a free week of Noa's premium subscription plus 50% the annual fee: https://www.newsoveraudio.com/bagel If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Today we talk about Ray Dalio founder of the largest hedge fund in the world. Many hang on to his every word and in this video we explore why. Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This video is sponsored by Noa Host/Editor: Richard Coffin Producer: Craig Lord DISCLAIMER: This"
YouTube Link 2021-03-12T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 78.3K engagements
"Grocery Store Greedflation - Is Price Gouging Behind Higher Food Prices There's been a lot of talk about grocery stories price gouging during the pandemic - in today's video I go through the financial statements of some of Canada's and the US' largest grocers to see if big chains really are ripping off consumers. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T16:16Z 1.1M followers, 186.9K engagements
"The Difference Between Trading and Investing This video was sponsored by Squarespace. Visit https://www.squarespace.com/theplainbagel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code THEPLAINBAGEL. 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 There's no clear line between what counts as trading and what counts as investing but the two are nonetheless very different practices and most investors are best served avoiding the former. Why We answer that question in today's"
YouTube Link 2020-06-26T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 2.3M engagements
"The Sketchy Companies Paying YouTubers to Promote Their Stock Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NgOmPul65qG_S7I774bc7YfFtL7cWsz6GtSabXhGKwQ/editusp=sharing I went through [---] YouTube videos promoting stocks to dig into the companies behind the sponsorships.and found some shocking stuff. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-12-02T17:36Z 1.1M followers, 635.2K engagements
"FTXs 118% Refund Plan Take your personal data back with today's sponsor Incogni Use code BAGEL at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/bagel 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Recap 05:11 - The Payback Plan 08:06 - Where'd The Money Come From 11:52 - What Now On October 7th a bankruptcy court approved FTXs plan to pay back customers 118% of their account values as of November [----]. In todays video we go over the details of the plan where this money came from and what it means for Sam Bankman-Fried. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel"
YouTube Link 2024-10-25T16:23Z 1.1M followers, 289.7K engagements
"Dealing With Investment FOMO The first [---] people to go to https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagel will get unlimited access for [--] 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 :) 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"
YouTube Link 2021-01-08T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 195.3K engagements
"Stock Multiples: How to Tell When a Stock is Cheap/Expensive 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. The Plain Bagel Stock Multiples P/E PE Ratio Stock Multiples Explained Valuation Multiples"
YouTube Link 2018-11-09T16:51Z 1.1M followers, 2M engagements
"Are Trump's Tariffs Working 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Why Economists Disagree 04:06 - Wheres the inflation 08:12 - Are Tariffs Deflationary 10:00 - What About Manufacturing 11:32 - New Investments in the US 15:06 - Why is GDP Growing Despite economists warning on the negative impact of tariffs the US has been reporting stronger-than-expected GDP growth record tariff revenue and trillions of inbound investment commitments. Let's dive into whether tariffs are actually improving the US economy. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagel :)"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 486K engagements
"Waiting to Invest is Costing You. A Lot Link to OSC report: https://www.osc.gov.on.ca/documents/en/Investors/inv_research_20171127_missing-out-report.PDF If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) It can be tough to get started with investing but waiting to invest can actually cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. We'll discuss how in today's 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"
YouTube Link 2019-06-28T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 356.2K engagements
"Before You Buy a Stock Option - How They Work and Why They're High Risk The first [---] people to use this link (or use coupon code BAGEL50) will get a free week of Noa's premium subscription plus 50% off the annual fee: https://www.newsoveraudio.com/bagel Skip to after option explanation: 3:26 Skip to after uses for options: 9:08 My original options video: https://youtu.be/VJgHkAqohbU If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Today I revisit options something that despite its growing popularity poses a lot of risk to investors. Intro Music:"
YouTube Link 2021-04-09T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 253.3K engagements
"The FTX Situation - Promoters Should Have Known Better Coffeezilla's video: https://youtu.be/l3HfrRjWilQ FTX and FTX US filed for bankruptcy protection this morning. Here's an overview of the situation and why I think the finance YouTube space needs to pay attention. 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"
YouTube Link 2022-11-11T19:12Z 1.1M followers, 452.9K engagements
"The Passive Income Scam Passive income is something you hear a lot about online but is it really as promising as people make it out to be We discuss in today's video. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) 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"
YouTube Link 2022-11-04T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 2.7M engagements
"How Short Selling Works If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Short selling lets investors bet against a stock profiting when it falls in price but how exactly does a short work We'll discuss the process and the risks it entails in today's video 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"
YouTube Link 2019-07-12T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Part [--] Diving back into to the world of TikToks to see what knowledge we can gleam. My name's 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. 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."
YouTube Link 2024-07-26T16:47Z 1.1M followers, 648.8K engagements
"What A Year. 👉 To learn for free on Brilliant go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel scan the QR code onscreen. Brilliants also given our viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant. [----] has been a crazy year - let's unwind with the annual finance rewind and review what these past [--] months meant for markets and the world economy. 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 does not constitute financial advice -"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T16:08Z 1.1M followers, 160.6K engagements
"Canada's Controversial Capital Gains Tax Change Sign up for Morning Brew (today's sponsor) using the following link to start reading up on the daily happenings in business finance and technology: https://morningbrewdaily.com/theplainbagel NOTE - The video indicates the government's forecasted budget deficit for 2024-2024 is $38.4B. In fact this figure was updated in the budget to $39.8B. Apologies for the error. Loonie Doctor's Tax Harvesting Tool: https://www.looniedoctor.ca/personal-taxable-account-capital-gains-harvest-simulator/ Canada's Budget:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-26T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 293K engagements
"The IPO Process 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-music DISCLAIMER: 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"
YouTube Link 2019-02-22T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 237.4K engagements
"The DCF Model Explained - How The Pros Value Stocks/Businesses This video is sponsored by Blinkist - go to https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagel will get unlimited access for [--] week to try it out. You'll also get 25% off if you want the full membership. More on CAPM: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/finance/what-is-capm-formula/ More on WACC: https://stablebread.com/how-to-calculate-and-interpret-the-weighted-average-cost-of-capital-wacc/ More on the market value of debt: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/finance/market-value-of-debt/ Today we"
YouTube Link 2021-11-05T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 182.2K engagements
"Trumps Dumb Trade War With Canada - What Happened and What Now Sign up for Morning Brew today for your daily news briefing by using my link 👉🏻 https://morningbrewdaily.com/plainbagel Trump started - then postponed - a trade war with Canada. Let's go over what happened and why the tariffs were so controversial 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"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T18:12Z 1.1M followers, 301.3K engagements
"No Blackrock and Vanguard dont secretly control everything"
YouTube Link 2023-08-17T20:13Z 1.1M followers, 351.1K engagements
"A US Sovereign Wealth Fund - What How Why 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"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T17:09Z 1.1M followers, 183.9K engagements
"What Exactly Are Hedge Funds (And Why Are They Always Causing Problems) Sign up to Morning Brew for free today: https://bit.ly/33bLJHB CORRECTION: While some articles referred to Archegos as a hedge fund it is actually a family office. Sorry for the mix up. Link to options video: https://youtu.be/8YVuvI9VLqw Link to futures video: https://youtu.be/1Mhk4UHJsRc We've all heard about hedge funds but what exactly are they and why can't they seem to stay out of trouble We dive into the topic in today's video. Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors"
YouTube Link 2021-05-07T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 521.5K engagements
"Investing Internationally ADRs VIEs and Everything Else You Should Know About Foreign Stocks The first [----] people to use this link will get a [--] month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel10211 00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Why International Stocks 03:59 - The Risks of Investing Internationally 05:47 - How to Invest Internationally [--] :22 - Considerations 11:50 - Alternatives to buying foreign stocks directly (Incl. ADRs) 14:57 - Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Today we talk fractional shares;"
YouTube Link 2021-10-08T16:20Z 1.1M followers, 78.6K engagements
"The Truth About FIRE - Is Early Retirement Actually Possible The first [----] people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel12201 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. Purchase"
YouTube Link 2020-12-18T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Problem With Robinhoods Tokenized Stock Offering Take your personal data back with Incogni Use code BAGEL at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/bagel NOTE: Richard does not hold any position (long or short) in Robinhood. Robinhood recently launched a new tokenized stock offering for private companies SpaceX and OpenAI.without the companies' approval. Today we dive into how the tokens work the risks faced by investors and implications for the broader finance industry. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 202.7K engagements
"An AI Scammer Is Trying to Steal My Viewer's Money Found a video of me trying to scam my viewers"
YouTube Link 2025-08-30T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 96.8K engagements
"Bonds Using Debt to Invest The Plain Bagel Episode II Companies use debt to help fund their projects borrowing money from investors to grow their business. This video covers bonds the instrument these firms use to raise their debt. Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Episode Music (Licensed): http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/ Finance Investing Personal Finance Banking Banks Stocks Bonds The Plain Bagel Plain Bagel Money Using Debt to Invest Investing Fundamentals Financial Literacy Investments Education Finance Investing Personal Finance Banking"
YouTube Link 2017-09-29T22:12Z 1.1M followers, 211.5K engagements
"Leveraged ETFs - Not The Return Cheat Code You'd Expect Sign up to Morning Brew for free today: https://bit.ly/3oLNSnq Link to options video: https://youtu.be/8YVuvI9VLqw Link to futures video: https://youtu.be/1Mhk4UHJsRc Leveraged ETFs might sound like a sure-fire way of beating the market but funny enough they actually have a negative return bias over the long-term We explain why in today's video. Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors Without Borders: https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-plain-bagel If you'd like to support the channel"
YouTube Link 2021-06-04T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 333.6K engagements
"The Crazy Tariff Announcement Crashing Markets Liberation Day has come - let's sort through the wreckage 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"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T22:18Z 1.1M followers, 486.4K engagements
"Memestocks Won't Make You Rich (Probably) Today we're talking about memestocks and why they PROBABLY won't make you rich. @JamesJani's video: https://youtu.be/7LPuXowifJ4si=L_gfIa-SS4T20Nh4 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/merch 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"
YouTube Link 2024-10-04T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 180.5K engagements
"America's Crypto Regulation - What the Genius and Clarity Act Means For Markets 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. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T16:19Z 1.1M followers, 138.6K engagements
"Why Does Everyone Hate Private Equity 00:00 - Introduction 02:51 - What is Private Equity 05:33 - The Problem 08:46 - Why So Reckless 15:00 - Other Considerations Private equity has a pretty bad reputation and some of it is well-deserved. In today's video I dive into why private equity keeps getting into trouble. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-09-20T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 410.7K engagements
"Let's Talk About the AI Bubble Everyone believes we're in a bubble.so why are companies still spending hundreds of billions on the space We lay things out in today's video. 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."
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Forex Trading/Investing Explained For a limited time use the link in my description to get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel09201 Video on Futures: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1Mhk4UHJsRc&t=0s Video on Options: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=VJgHkAqohbU&t=0s 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 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"
YouTube Link 2020-09-04T16:05Z 1.1M followers, 236.2K engagements
"Is the S&P [---] Too Concentrated Some have become concerned with the concentration of the S&P [---] 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"
YouTube Link 2024-03-01T17:12Z 1.1M followers, 390.1K engagements
"Cash Flows Explained Wallmine link: https://wallmine.com/users/sign-upr=18im&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=plainbagel&utm_campaign=plainbagel Warren Buffett and many other prominent investors have long preferred to measure a company's performance by their cash flows (found on the cash flow statement) rather than their reported earnings numbers. but what exactly are cash flows and why are they given more weighting Let's find out on today's episode 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"
YouTube Link 2019-05-17T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 880.4K engagements
"The Bitcoin Treasury Reckoning - Why People Are Blaming JPMorgan 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Why bitcoins price has fallen 05:27 - The decline of treasury companies 08:33 - Is Strategy about to collapse 12:56 - The JPMorgan conspiracy 15:40 - Debunking the claims Richard does not hold a position in JPM MSTR or any other bitcoin treasury companies. With bitcoin's price down bitcoin treasury companies have been pummeled - now investors are blaming JP Morgan. Today we dive into what's happening. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagel :)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T17:32Z 1.1M followers, 262.3K engagements
"Addressing the Blackrock/Vanguard Situation Some online are claiming that Blackrock Vanguard and other massive asset managers secretly run the world. Let's look at the evidence. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) DISCLAIMER: Richard does not have a position in Blackrock or Vanguard. 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"
YouTube Link 2023-09-15T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 812.7K engagements
"What is Quantitative Easing Click the link to get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel5 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"
YouTube Link 2019-12-13T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 684.9K engagements
"Evergrande Ordered to Liquidate - What Now Evergrande Default Worries: https://youtu.be/6VDPmDPombssi=EDiR9RNp-_Lu-HEl China's Supposed 'Collapse': https://www.youtube.com/watchv=y06Yfm0hzjI Ch. [--] Filing: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=c-n6RN8a2Zo 00:00 Intro 01:44 Recap 04:14 Update 06:26 What Now 08:51 Real Estate Sector 09:50 Impact on Chinas Economy 11:15 Why this isnt Lehman [---] 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"
YouTube Link 2024-02-02T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 436K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Holiday Special [----] Happy holidays - let's celebrate with finance TikToks. My name's 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. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-12-28T01:01Z 1.1M followers, 434.7K engagements
"The Bitcoin Treasury "Infinite Money Glitch" Richard does not hold a position in MSTR or any other bitcoin treasury companies. Bitcoin treasuries have become a popular strategy for companies thanks to Michael Saylor and his firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Let's dive into how this idea has taken off and what it means for bitcoin. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T16:15Z 1.1M followers, 247.4K engagements
"Credit Suisse - 2022's Latest 'Lehman Brothers Moment' Social media has blown up with speculations that Credit Suisse is due for a Lehman Brothers-style collapse; is there any merit to those claims DISCLAIMER: I do not hold a position in Credit Suisse. 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"
YouTube Link 2022-10-07T17:50Z 1.1M followers, 354.6K engagements
"Finance Movie Review: Barbarians at the Gate Take your personal data back with today's sponsor Incogni Use code BAGEL at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/bagel Barbarians at the Gate is an older finance movie that covers the largest leveraged buyout in US history at the time - RJR Nabisco. The movie is chock-full of jargon and references which gives us a lot to dive into. 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 does not constitute financial"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 100.6K engagements
"Trump's "Revenge Tax" On Investors Outside the US 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - What Section [---] Does 02:44 - Withholding Tax Basics 04:34 - Impacted Investments 06:37 - What Constitutes "Discriminatory Taxes 10:21 - Implications for Foreign Countries 12:03 - Implications for the US 14:08 - What Investors Should Do Hidden in the US "Big Beautiful Bill" is a meaningful tax proposal (Section 899) that will have a meaningful impact on investors outside the US.and the US itself. We explain the change in today's video. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T16:03Z 1.1M followers, 326.9K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Investing TikToks In today's video I go over some of the top investing TikToks and provide my feedback. If you're new to the channel 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. Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity Proceeds for [----] will be donated to Doctors Without Borders: https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-plain-bagel If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :) Video edited"
YouTube Link 2021-05-21T17:22Z 1.1M followers, 980.6K engagements
"The Impact of War on Markets and the Economy 00:00 - Introduction 01:52 - How War Affects GDP 03:20 - Impact on Countries Outside the US 07:27 - Other Consequences of War 09:28 - Spill-Over Effect 11:10 - What About Stocks 13:10 - Conclusion War has sadly become increasingly topical leading some to speculate how geopolitical events may impact markets. Today's video will look historically to see how warfare typically impacts investments and the economy. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T16:02Z 1.1M followers, 257.3K engagements
"The Venezuela Oil Grab - What it Means for Oil Markets (and Canada) Last weekend the US captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and made moves to secure the country's oil. Today we'll discuss the feasibility of building out Venezuela's oil industry and the risk it poses to Canada as a key oil supplier to the US. 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"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T17:08Z 1.1M followers, 204.9K engagements
"Canada's Ridiculous Trade Barriers.With Itself Canada has been looking into removing it's interprovincial trade barriers but what exactly are these barriers and how much are they costing the Canadian economy 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"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 316.7K engagements
"The Cost of Alberta Separatism 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 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"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:13Z 1.1M followers, 140.9K engagements
"The Canada-China Trade Deal 👉 To learn for free on Brilliant go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel scan the QR code onscreen. Brilliants also given our viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant. 00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Canada and China Background 06:48 - The Trade Deal 08:58 - Other Agreements 10:24 - Why China 13:15 - Controversy 14:50 - Final Thoughts 17:38 - Conclusion Last week we saw Canada and China enter a new trade deal thawing what's been a icy relationship between the two countries. Today we'll cover what's in"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T18:31Z 1.1M followers, 221.5K engagements
"The Venezuela Oil Grab - What it Means for Oil Markets (and Canada) Last weekend the US captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and made moves to secure the country's oil. Today we'll discuss the feasibility of building out Venezuela's oil industry and the risk it poses to Canada as a key oil supplier to the US. 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"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T17:08Z 1.1M followers, 204.9K engagements
"What A Year. 👉 To learn for free on Brilliant go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel scan the QR code onscreen. Brilliants also given our viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant. [----] has been a crazy year - let's unwind with the annual finance rewind and review what these past [--] months meant for markets and the world economy. 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 does not constitute financial advice -"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T16:08Z 1.1M followers, 160.6K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Naughty & Nice Edition It's Christmas season you know what that means - more financial TikToks. 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/R0JeJdiJc1Asi=WN-kRgKH0heQg3WE 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."
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T17:19Z 1.1M followers, 255.6K engagements
"The Bitcoin Treasury Reckoning - Why People Are Blaming JPMorgan 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Why bitcoins price has fallen 05:27 - The decline of treasury companies 08:33 - Is Strategy about to collapse 12:56 - The JPMorgan conspiracy 15:40 - Debunking the claims Richard does not hold a position in JPM MSTR or any other bitcoin treasury companies. With bitcoin's price down bitcoin treasury companies have been pummeled - now investors are blaming JP Morgan. Today we dive into what's happening. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagel :)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T17:32Z 1.1M followers, 262.3K engagements
"Live Birthday Q&A Stream # [--] It's the Birthday Q&A 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 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)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T17:05Z 1.1M followers, 16.5K engagements
"Live Birthday Q&A Stream # [--] It's the Birthday Q&A 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 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)"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T18:03Z 1.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Let's Talk About the AI Bubble Everyone believes we're in a bubble.so why are companies still spending hundreds of billions on the space We lay things out in today's video. 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."
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 1.2M engagements
"The [----] Gold Rush - "Debasement Trade" or FOMO To learn for free on Brilliant (today's sponsor) go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel. Brilliants also giving viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant 00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Why Investors Buy Gold 04:10 - Why Gold's Rallying 08:34 - The Debasement Trade 09:47 - Considerations 13:27 - Gold's Questionable Price Stability 16:11 - Sponsor Gold's price has been skyrocketing with murmurings of a great "debasement trade" driving returns. Today we'll dive into what's"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T16:11Z 1.1M followers, 221.6K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Bonus Edition Welcome to the 10th TikTok Review video 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/R0JeJdiJc1Asi=WN-kRgKH0heQg3WE 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"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 634.5K engagements
"Why Central Banks Target 2% Inflation To learn for free on Brilliant go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel. Brilliants also giving viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant 00:00 - Introduction 02:09 - The Origin of 2% Inflation 04:03 - Argument for 2% 06:57 - Why Not Deflation 09:21 - Costs and Considerations 12:30 - Why the Target Won't Change 13:48 - Sponsor Despite economists warning on the negative impact of tariffs the US has been reporting stronger-than-expected GDP growth record tariff revenue and trillions of"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T16:55Z 1.1M followers, 162.8K engagements
"Are Trump's Tariffs Working 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Why Economists Disagree 04:06 - Wheres the inflation 08:12 - Are Tariffs Deflationary 10:00 - What About Manufacturing 11:32 - New Investments in the US 15:06 - Why is GDP Growing Despite economists warning on the negative impact of tariffs the US has been reporting stronger-than-expected GDP growth record tariff revenue and trillions of inbound investment commitments. Let's dive into whether tariffs are actually improving the US economy. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagel :)"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 486K engagements
"An AI Scammer Is Trying to Steal My Viewer's Money Found a video of me trying to scam my viewers"
YouTube Link 2025-08-30T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 96.8K engagements
"Clearing Up the Inflation Target Misinformation Video of Jerome Powell Jackson Hole speech: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=PZdOFw-gTo8 Speech Transcript: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250822a.htm 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"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T17:47Z 1.1M followers, 121.2K engagements
"The Bitcoin Treasury "Infinite Money Glitch" Richard does not hold a position in MSTR or any other bitcoin treasury companies. Bitcoin treasuries have become a popular strategy for companies thanks to Michael Saylor and his firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Let's dive into how this idea has taken off and what it means for bitcoin. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T16:15Z 1.1M followers, 247.4K engagements
"No Deal For Canada - Now What 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - Recap 04:47 - The Latest Tariff Update 05:47 - The CUSMA Exemption 08:04 - Effective Tariff Rates 08:58 - The (Still) Negative Impact of Tariffs 10:34 - Where Canada Goes From Here 12:40 - Conclusion On Thursday we got the news that Canada would be seeing its tariff rate increase to 35% after failing to reach a new agreement with the US. Today we'll discuss what it means for Canada's economy and why the tariff rates ACTUALLY being paid are far from this amount. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T16:03Z 1.1M followers, 190.5K engagements
""The Biggest Trade Deal Ever" - The EU-US Agreement Explained On Sunday the US and EU announced a trade deal subverting a massive trade war - let's go over the details of the agreement. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T16:56Z 1.1M followers, 185K engagements
"America's Crypto Regulation - What the Genius and Clarity Act Means For Markets 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. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T16:19Z 1.1M followers, 138.6K engagements
"The Problem With Robinhoods Tokenized Stock Offering Take your personal data back with Incogni Use code BAGEL at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/bagel NOTE: Richard does not hold any position (long or short) in Robinhood. Robinhood recently launched a new tokenized stock offering for private companies SpaceX and OpenAI.without the companies' approval. Today we dive into how the tokens work the risks faced by investors and implications for the broader finance industry. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 202.7K engagements
"The Impact of War on Markets and the Economy 00:00 - Introduction 01:52 - How War Affects GDP 03:20 - Impact on Countries Outside the US 07:27 - Other Consequences of War 09:28 - Spill-Over Effect 11:10 - What About Stocks 13:10 - Conclusion War has sadly become increasingly topical leading some to speculate how geopolitical events may impact markets. Today's video will look historically to see how warfare typically impacts investments and the economy. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T16:02Z 1.1M followers, 257.3K engagements
"Trump's "Revenge Tax" On Investors Outside the US 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - What Section [---] Does 02:44 - Withholding Tax Basics 04:34 - Impacted Investments 06:37 - What Constitutes "Discriminatory Taxes 10:21 - Implications for Foreign Countries 12:03 - Implications for the US 14:08 - What Investors Should Do Hidden in the US "Big Beautiful Bill" is a meaningful tax proposal (Section 899) that will have a meaningful impact on investors outside the US.and the US itself. We explain the change in today's video. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T16:03Z 1.1M followers, 326.9K engagements
"Why People Are Freaking Out Over Bonds 00:00 - Introduction 02:45 - Primer 05:11 - Why are yields rising 05:58 - Credit Rating Downgrade 07:57 - One Big Beautiful Bill 09:33 - The Weak 20-year Auction 10:55 - Japans Role 11:26 - Why High Yields Matter 13:30 - Why its not a financial crisis Link to video comparing US banks to Silicon Valley Bank: https://youtu.be/ZPlrkr1qaE0si=mwyYceZiSl-B0qsn 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"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 545.6K engagements
"The US-China "Trade Deal" Sign up for Morning Brew today for your daily news briefing by using my link 👉🏻 https://morningbrewdaily.com/plainbagel The US and China recently announced a "trade deal" yet tariffs remain much higher than the widely-published 10%/30% rates being circulated. Today's video will break down where we currently stand. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 197K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Part [--] Markets are falling and the world is in a full fledged trade war - let's watch some TikToks. My name's 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. 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"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T16:28Z 1.1M followers, 493.8K engagements
"Tariffs and Treasuries - The China-US Trade War 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. 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 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"
YouTube Link 2025-04-13T18:02Z 1.1M followers, 250.2K engagements
"The Crazy Tariff Announcement Crashing Markets Liberation Day has come - let's sort through the wreckage 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"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T22:18Z 1.1M followers, 486.4K engagements
"Huge Announcement Some huge news for the channel "Election Music" by MUSIC4VIDEO (https://youtu.be/xOc9U6nMtn8si=sFPqblwqM0MSEjdo)"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T13:00Z 1.1M followers, 137K engagements
"Clearing Up the Canada Tariff Misinformation 00:00 - Introduction 02:23 - Canada's Supply Management 04:20 - Canada's Tariff Rates 06:22 - Tariff Rate Quotas 06:51 - US Preferential Rates 08:24 - Quota Underutilization 10:22 - US' Own Restrictions 12:06 - Closing Remarks USMCA Trade Deal: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement/agreement-between CBSA Tariff Rates: https://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2024/01-99/01-99-2024-1-eng.pdf WTO Portal: https://tao.wto.org/welcome.aspxReturnUrl=%2f%3fui%3d1&ui=1 There's been a lot of"
YouTube Link 2025-03-14T16:40Z 1.1M followers, 357.3K engagements
"Canada's Ridiculous Trade Barriers.With Itself Canada has been looking into removing it's interprovincial trade barriers but what exactly are these barriers and how much are they costing the Canadian economy 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"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 316.7K engagements
"A US Sovereign Wealth Fund - What How Why 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"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T17:09Z 1.1M followers, 183.9K engagements
"Launching a New Channel - Dead on the Money Subscribe to the new Dead on the Money Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjGxS75qN9zAKjb5Powxxg Disclaimer: This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin and Derek Dedman do not provide recommendations on the podcast - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard and Derek are not responsible for investment actions taken by listeners"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 51.1K engagements
"Trumps Dumb Trade War With Canada - What Happened and What Now Sign up for Morning Brew today for your daily news briefing by using my link 👉🏻 https://morningbrewdaily.com/plainbagel Trump started - then postponed - a trade war with Canada. Let's go over what happened and why the tariffs were so controversial 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"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T18:12Z 1.1M followers, 301.3K engagements
"Thanks a Million (Channel Announcement) The Plain Bagel just passed [--] million subscribers so I wanted to post a quick video. @DeadOnTheMoneyPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjGxS75qN9zAKjb5Powxxg"
YouTube Link 2025-01-27T17:00Z 1.1M followers, 45.7K engagements
"Rest in Peace Paying our respects to TikTok"
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T16:44Z 1.1M followers, 132.1K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Holiday Special [----] Happy holidays - let's celebrate with finance TikToks. My name's 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. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-12-28T01:01Z 1.1M followers, 434.7K engagements
"2024 Finance Rewind - The Year of Trump AI and Crypto As we approach the end of [----] let's take a beat to look back on what made the year remarkable.for better or for worse. 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 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"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T17:13Z 1.1M followers, 180.7K engagements
"The Sketchy Companies Paying YouTubers to Promote Their Stock Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NgOmPul65qG_S7I774bc7YfFtL7cWsz6GtSabXhGKwQ/editusp=sharing I went through [---] YouTube videos promoting stocks to dig into the companies behind the sponsorships.and found some shocking stuff. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-12-02T17:36Z 1.1M followers, 635.2K engagements
"Finance Movie Review: Barbarians at the Gate Take your personal data back with today's sponsor Incogni Use code BAGEL at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/bagel Barbarians at the Gate is an older finance movie that covers the largest leveraged buyout in US history at the time - RJR Nabisco. The movie is chock-full of jargon and references which gives us a lot to dive into. 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 does not constitute financial"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 100.6K engagements
"Live Birthday Q&A Stream # [--] It's that time of year the annual b-day Q&A livestream. Come by and say hi 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 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)"
YouTube Link 2024-11-07T18:10Z 1.1M followers, 16.9K engagements
"FTXs 118% Refund Plan Take your personal data back with today's sponsor Incogni Use code BAGEL at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/bagel 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Recap 05:11 - The Payback Plan 08:06 - Where'd The Money Come From 11:52 - What Now On October 7th a bankruptcy court approved FTXs plan to pay back customers 118% of their account values as of November [----]. In todays video we go over the details of the plan where this money came from and what it means for Sam Bankman-Fried. If you'd like to support the channel you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel"
YouTube Link 2024-10-25T16:23Z 1.1M followers, 289.7K engagements
"What Just Happened With Chinese Stocks 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/merch 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"
YouTube Link 2024-10-11T16:23Z 1.1M followers, 265.6K engagements
"Memestocks Won't Make You Rich (Probably) Today we're talking about memestocks and why they PROBABLY won't make you rich. @JamesJani's video: https://youtu.be/7LPuXowifJ4si=L_gfIa-SS4T20Nh4 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/merch 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"
YouTube Link 2024-10-04T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 180.5K engagements
"Why Does Everyone Hate Private Equity 00:00 - Introduction 02:51 - What is Private Equity 05:33 - The Problem 08:46 - Why So Reckless 15:00 - Other Considerations Private equity has a pretty bad reputation and some of it is well-deserved. In today's video I dive into why private equity keeps getting into trouble. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-09-20T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 410.7K engagements
"Grocery Store Greedflation - Is Price Gouging Behind Higher Food Prices There's been a lot of talk about grocery stories price gouging during the pandemic - in today's video I go through the financial statements of some of Canada's and the US' largest grocers to see if big chains really are ripping off consumers. 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"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T16:16Z 1.1M followers, 186.9K engagements
"Do Rate Cuts ACTUALLY Send Stocks Higher To try everything Brilliant (today's sponsor) has to offer for free for a full [--] days visit https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel or click on the link in the description. Youll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. 00:00 - Introduction 02:41 - Basics of Rate Cuts 06:05 - Experiment Details 07:37 - Return Results 10:06 - Result Explanation 13:13 - Takeaways In today's video I go over the history of rate cut campaigns in the US to try and figure out how markets have historically reacted to interest rates falling. DISCLAIMER: This channel is for"
YouTube Link 2024-08-23T16:18Z 1.1M followers, 295.5K engagements
"The $6.4T Stock Drop - Why Is Everything Down 00:00 - The Global Stock Crash 02:06 - What's Causing the Drop 02:50 - 1: Fed Rate Decision 04:39 - 2: Labour Data 06:49 - 3: Japanese Carry Trade 10:14 - How Markets Are Reacting 11:18 - Why You Shouldn't Try Timing the Crash 13:58 - Closing Thoughts Global Stock Markets saw a sizeable drop over the past weekend with $6.4T being wiped out. Today's video will explain the proposed reasons behind the sell-off. DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment"
YouTube Link 2024-08-08T15:57Z 1.1M followers, 381.4K engagements
"Prominent Short Seller Charged With Market Manipulation SEC Case: https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2024/comp-pr2024-89.pdf DOJ Indictment: https://www.justice.gov/criminal/media/1362116/dlinline Andrew 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"
YouTube Link 2024-08-02T16:12Z 1.1M followers, 193.1K engagements
"Investment Analyst Reacts to Finance TikToks - Part [--] Diving back into to the world of TikToks to see what knowledge we can gleam. My name's 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. 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."
YouTube Link 2024-07-26T16:47Z 1.1M followers, 648.8K engagements
"Why I Don't Do YouTube Full-Time Bit of a one off more personal video on why I don't commit to doing YouTube full time"
YouTube Link 2024-07-12T16:10Z 1.1M followers, 206.9K engagements
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