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Investing and personal finance educational videos with a hint of economics, posted regularly.I'm a CFA charterholder and CFP professional working as an analyst for an investment management company in Ottawa. I'm a huge finance nerd and am passionate about the field - I think people lack the resources they need to make educated financial decisions, and hopefully this channel helps with that!For collaboration/other inquiries: richard@theplainbagel.comFor sponsorships:sponsorships@theplainbagel.comDISCLAIMER:The videos on this channel are for education purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. 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 and his content should not be used as a basis for investment trades.Links:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Th
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- 3 weeks ago18 min
Tips for Becoming an Investment Analyst
This video is sponsored by Grammarly. It can become challenging to communicate online and work from home. With the help of Grammarly, the right tone can move any project forward! Sign up for an account and get 20% off Grammarly Premium: https://grammarly.com/plainbagelUploaded 24-03-2300:00 - Intro01:20 - Technical Skills04:16 - Soft Skills05:11 - Keeping a Pulse06:11 - Networking07:52 - Resume/Applications10:41 - Tip 112:10 - Tip 213:46 - Sponsor14:52 - OutroResourcesStudent Investment Club Research: https://sprott.carleton.ca/ssif/ssif-research/Courses: Wall Street PrepNewsletters: Morning Brew, The Daily Upside, The Economist EspressoMy Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RfXwlSu7VBP_IMir18K29zgDwYmOpKMF/view?usp=sharingAction Words: https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-action-words?aceid=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlPWgBhDHARIsAH2xdNf7kwKNQ4UAtRPhp3hcwKJd6bY1EDRps3lSCU4RnFlhCFr0EVvdaxUaAmYMEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsSTAR Method: https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-methodToday, I go over some tips for becoming an investment analyst, which have been helpful in my own career.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 through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago13 min
What are Futures?
Click the link to get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel3Uploaded 18-10-19If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)You've probably heard of the futures market before, or maybe you've seen future/forward prices mentioned in the news, but what are these numbers? Some magic number predicting future prices? Well...kind of! We'll discuss the topic in today's video.Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicEpisode Music:Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794Artist: http://incompetech.com/This video was sponsored by SkillshareDISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Should You Invest With An Advisor?
Sign up to Morning Brew for free today: https://www.morningbrew.com/?utm_source=plainbagel&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=plainbagel_022021Uploaded 12-02-21Click here to skip past the description of the advisor's role: 6:23You may have recently opened a Robinhood account or been thinking about kicking of your first stock purchase, but should you consider going through a professional? We address this in today's video!Buy a Plain Bagel Mug and support a charity! Proceeds for 2021 will be donated to Doctors Without Borders: https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-plain-bagelIf you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)DISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago5 min
A Day in the Life of a 29-Year-Old Billionaire Trader
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- 3 weeks ago17 min
Investment Analyst Explains: Boiler Room
Get 25% off Blinkist premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1. Start your 7-day free trial by clicking here: https://www.blinkist.com/theplainbagelUploaded 28-04-23Boiler Room was inspired by, and has inspired, some of the most well-known movies on finance. Today we go over the plot and confusing bits of the film.If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)DISCLAIMER:This video is sponsored by BlinkistThis channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago20 min
The 2025 Gold Rush - "Debasement Trade" or FOMO?
To learn for free on Brilliant (today's sponsor), go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel. Brilliant’s also giving viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription, which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant!Uploaded 24-10-2500:00 - Introduction02:14 - Why Investors Buy Gold04:10 - Why Gold's Rallying08:34 - The Debasement Trade09:47 - Considerations13:27 - Gold's Questionable Price Stability16:11 - SponsorGold's price has been skyrocketing, with murmurings of a great "debasement trade" driving returns. Today we'll dive into what's driving performance, and the overall trends around gold.If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagel :)DISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard Coffin does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago13 min
What Makes an Investment Speculative?
Visit https://www.squarespace.com/theplainbagel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website ordomain using code THEPLAINBAGEL.Uploaded 21-02-20Check out my website: www.theplainbagel.comIf you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)Tesla's stock has earned astronomical returns lately, but is it a speculative investment? We answer this question and address the difference between speculating and investing in today's Plain Bagel.Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicDISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard does not have a position in Tesla or GE. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers.This video was sponsored by Squarespace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago14 min
What is Quantitative Easing?
Click the link to get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel5Uploaded 13-12-19If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicYou'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 SkillshareDISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About The Plain Bagel
Investing and personal finance educational videos with a hint of economics, posted regularly.I'm a CFA charterholder and CFP professional working as an analyst for an investment management company in Ottawa. I'm a huge finance nerd and am passionate about the field - I think people lack the resources they need to make educated financial decisions, and hopefully this channel helps with that!For collaboration/other inquiries: richard@theplainbagel.comFor sponsorships:sponsorships@theplainbagel.comDISCLAIMER:The videos on this channel are for education purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. 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 and his content should not be used as a basis for investment trades.Links:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Th
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