Finance Facts

What are the Bulge Bracket Banks?

Dave Coker — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:45:00 +0000

Ok now Bulge Bracket Banks
is a banking industry term
you’ll run across
from time to time
so it’s important
you know about it
Let’s go!

What is Pump and dump?

Dave Coker — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:31:00 +0000

Wow Pump and dump sounds sorta criminal. And it is! But we do have to talk about it so you’ll know what it is.

So let’s go!

What is a Neobank?

Dave Coker — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:23:00 +0000

When looking at the banking space you’ll often hear the phrase Neobank. So we’re gonna discuss and make sure you’re up to speed. Let’s go!

What is Reg NMS?

Dave Coker — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 15:15:00 +0000

So, Reg NMS is a very important financial regulation in The United States that has impact on trading so you need to know about it. Let’s go!

What is Wholesale Banking?

Dave Coker — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:09:00 +0000

Ok now Wholesale Banking is a very important part of the banking business so you need to know what it is. Let's discuss!

What is a Bank Holding Company?

Dave Coker — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:26:00 +0000

Ok now Bank Holding Companies are an important part of modern banking, so you clearly need to know a little about them. Let’s go!

What is Transaction banking ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Ok a very important concept from the banking space is Transaction banking. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it. Let’s go!

What is a Universal Bank?

Dave Coker — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:12:00 +0000

Ok now, the phrase Universal Bank is an important concept from the banking space you need to be aware of so we’re gonna briefly discuss it. Let's go!

What is a Specialist?

Dave Coker — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:31:00 +0000

Ok now Specialist is an interesting term from the market space. so we need to discuss it. Let’s go!

What is a Bucket shop?

Dave Coker — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:14:00 +0000

An excellent term from the regulatory space you really need to know about is Bucket Shop. so let’s chat about it!

What is a Spread Trade?

Dave Coker — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:41:00 +0000

Ok now an interesting topic straight from the trading space is Spread Trade. So we’re gonna chat briefly about it. Let’s go!

What is National best bid and offer?

Dave Coker — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 22:05:00 +0000

An excellent topic from the regulatory space is National best bid and offer. So let’s briefly discuss it!

What is Relationship banking?

Dave Coker — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:17:00 +0000

A phrase straight from the banking space you need to be to be familiar with is Relationship Banking, so we’re gonna chat about it. Let’s go!

What is Deposit Insurance?

Dave Coker — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Ok an excellent topic from the banking space you need to now about is Deposit Insurance. So we’re gonna talk about it briefly. Let’s go!

What is an Equity Swap?

Dave Coker — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:21:00 +0000

Wow the term Equity Swap is sorta of obscure, but its an interesting financial technique used to structure cash flows and reduce risk. So let’s talk about it!

What is Regulation FD?

Dave Coker — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:55:00 +0000

A great topic straight from the regulatory space is Regulation FD. So we’re gonna have to talk about it. Let’s go!

What is Financial Spread Betting?

Dave Coker — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:46:00 +0000

Now a very fascinating but somewhat obscure topic you should know something about is Financial Spread Betting. So we’re going to briefly discuss it. Let’s go!

What is The Carry Trade?

Dave Coker — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:38:00 +0000

ok The Carry Trade is another trading technique you should be aware of. So let’s discuss!

What is Scalping?

Dave Coker — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000

All right a totally excellent topic from trading is Scalping. You do need to know something about it. So let’s go!

What is a Financial Analyst?

Dave Coker — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:54:00 +0000

Now Financial Analyst is a phrase you might hear from time to time, so you should know more than a little bit about what it is. So let’s go!

What is a Contract for Difference?

Dave Coker — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:38:00 +0000

All right now Contracts for Difference are an area you really should know about, so we’re gonna discuss it. Let’s go!

What is Contrarian Investing?

Dave Coker — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:26:00 +0000

Contrarian Investing is a term
commonly heard
in the investing industry
so its important
you know what it is
Let’s go!

What is Price Action Trading?

Dave Coker — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:25:00 +0000

Oh boy, another fascinating topic from the trading space is price action trading so you just know we’re gonna talk about it. Let’s go!

What is a Pattern Day Trader?

Dave Coker — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:38:00 +0000

Ok the phrase Pattern Day Trader has more to it than the words suggest, so we’re gonna discuss it and make sure you’re informed. Let’s go!

What is Swing Trading?

Dave Coker — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:03:00 +0000

Now Swing Trading is somewhat obscure but its another trading technique you should know about. So let’s go!

What is Day Trading?

Dave Coker — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:55:00 +0000

Ok now while the phrase Day Trading is sorta self evident there are details and nuances you really should know so we’re gonna discuss it. Let’s go!

What is Regulation T?

Dave Coker — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:02:00 +0000

Oh boy now we’re gonna talk about a very interesting phrase from the regulatory space - Regulation T. Let’s go!

What is a Time Series?

Dave Coker — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:46:00 +0000

Ok now Time Series is a term you’ll commonly hear when discussing Econometrics. So we’re gonna briefly talk about it. Let’s go!

What is Securities research?

Dave Coker — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:40:00 +0000

Here we go, securities research is an excellent topic that many investment professional undertake. So of course we’re gonna talk about it!

What is The Back Office?

Dave Coker — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:35:00 +0000

Oh boy The Back Office is another important Term from the investment banking space, so its important you know about it. Let’s go!

What is The Middle Office?

Dave Coker — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 14:48:00 +0000

Ok now The Middle Office is another major part of a modern investment bank, so you really have to know something about it. Let’s go!

What is the Front Office?

Dave Coker — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:44:00 +0000

All right a great topic from the Investment Banking space is the phrase the Front Office. So let’s talk it!

What is Fund Accounting?

Dave Coker — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:02:00 +0000

Ok now Fund Accounting is a type of accounting often used by non profits or perhaps governments. So let’s talk about it.

What is The SP 500 Dividend Aristocrats?

Dave Coker — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:14:00 +0000

The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats are a group of companies that increase their dividends every year.

What are Mid cap stocks?

Dave Coker — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:12:00 +0000

Wow Mid cap stocks are a fantastic topic to discuss and something you really need to know about. So let’s discuss!

What are Large cap stocks?

Dave Coker — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:28:00 +0000

Wow Large cap stocks are an excellent topic to discuss and something you really need to know about. So let’s discuss!

What is Fund Administration?

Dave Coker — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:29:00 +0000

Ok now Fund Administration is a term you might not often hear, but its a fascinating function and one you need to know about. So let’s go!

What is Crowdfunding?

Dave Coker — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:46:00 +0000

Wow a very interesting term you’ll run across from time to time is Crowdfunding. So let’s talk about it!

What is IFRS?

Dave Coker — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:04:00 +0000

Ok, IFRS is an excellent topic from the accounting space to discuss and one you should be familiar with. So let’s go!

What is a Venture Round?

Dave Coker — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:18:00 +0000

A really fascinating term from the Venture Capital space is Venture Round. So let’s talk about it and you’ll know what’s up!

What is a Trustee?

Dave Coker — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:21:00 +0000

Ok a Trustee is an important part of many financial structures, so it’s important you have an idea what it means. Let’s go!

What is are Small cap stocks?

Dave Coker — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:50:00 +0000

When discussing the equity markets you’ll often hear talk of small cap stocks. So let’s find out what they are!

What is Financial Risk Management?

Dave Coker — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:52:00 +0000

Ok, Financial Risk Management is a phrase often heard in finance, so you’ll need to understand what it is. Let’s go!

What is a Price wage spiral?

Dave Coker — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:49:00 +0000

Gosh now Price wage spiral is a very timely topic one that is often in the news. So let’s talk about it!

What is The Business Cycle?

Dave Coker — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:15:00 +0000

Ok you’ll often hear mention of the Business Cycle in the news, so we need to make sure you’re comfortable talking about it. Let’s go!

What is The Philips curve ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:13:00 +0000

All right now, the Phillips Curve is often discussed with respect to the US economy so its best you know what it is. Let’s go!

What is Gross National Product?

Dave Coker — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:43:00 +0000

Now Gross National Product Is a phrase you’ll sometimes hear When talking about a Nation’s economy. So we should discuss it.

What is a Structured Product?

Dave Coker — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:49:00 +0000

Ok now Structured Products are very useful and interesting financial instruments. So we need to talk about them!

What is a Merchant Bank?

Dave Coker — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:35:00 +0000

Now Merchant Bank is a phrase you’ll hear from time to time when discussing the business of banking, so we have to briefly discuss it. Let’s go!

What is are The Greeks?

Dave Coker — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:52:00 +0000

Ok now The Greeks are mentioned very often in finance, in particular when discussing certain derivatives. So you gotta know about the phrase. Let’s go!

What is Fractional Reserve Banking?

Dave Coker — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:41:00 +0000

Ok now Fractional Reserve Banking is often in the news, and because it seems most people don’t really understand it you need to know something about the topic. So let’s go!

What is a Black Swan?

Dave Coker — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:59:00 +0000

Gosh the phrase Black Swan refers to a fascinating theory that used to be considered fringe, but now is sorta mainstream so you do need to know about it. Let’s go!

What is Flight to Quality?

Dave Coker — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:03:00 +0000

Now Flight to Quality is a phrase you often hear when things get dicey in the markets. Let’s briefly discuss, so you’ll know precisely what it means!

What is The Mens underwear index?

Dave Coker — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:27:00 +0000

Ok another concept
that is sort of obscure
but is not without followers
is The Mens underwear index
So let’s discuss it

What is a Credit Default Swap ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:48:00 +0000

Ok Credit Default Swaps are an extremely important derivative that you really need to know about. So let’s discuss!

What is The Hemline Index?

Dave Coker — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:21:00 +0000

Ok the Hemline Index is a pretty interesting concept so we’re gonna briefly discuss it. Let’s go!

What is Quantitative Easing?

Dave Coker — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:22:00 +0000

Ok now Quantitative Easing is often in the news due to the actions of Central Banks. So its important you know about it!

What is a Vulture fund?

Dave Coker — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:38:00 +0000

All right a fascinating term you’ll often in criticisms of capitalism is Vulture fund. So let’s discuss it!

What is implied volatility?

Dave Coker — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:42:00 +0000

Wow implied volatility is an excellent topic from options pricing so you need to know a little bit about it. Let’s go!

What is Insurance underwriting?

Dave Coker — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 14:32:00 +0000

Ok, insurance underwriting is a phrase you’ll hear from time to time, generally when there has been some sort of natural disaster. So let’s briefly talk about it!

What is the FOMC?

Dave Coker — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:56:00 +0000

Ok now the FOMC is very often mentioned in the news
so you clearly need to know what it is. Let’s discuss it!

What is FASB?

Dave Coker — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:10:00 +0000

Ok now the phrase FASB refers to a very influential organisation in The US. So its important you know something about it. Let’s go!

What is a Prime Brokerage?

Dave Coker — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:23:00 +0000

Now Prime Brokerage is a very important term from the hedge fund world. So it would be good if you knew something about it. Let’s go!

What are Stop Orders?

Dave Coker — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:23:00 +0000

Now another very interesting phrase from trading is Stop Orders. SO, you just know we’re gonna talk about them. Let’s go!

What is a Systemic banking crisis?

Dave Coker — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:54:00 +0000

The phrase "Systemic banking crisis" describes an event that regulators do everything they can to avoid. So let’s discuss!

What is Monetary Stability?

Dave Coker — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:59:00 +0000

Ok now, Monetary Stability is an important concept from macroeconomics, so you really have to know something about it. Let’s go!

What is a Sovereign Wealth Fund ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Ok now Sovereign Wealth Funds are all in the news, so you really sorta gotta something about the phrase. So let’s discuss it!

What is a Sovereign Default?

Dave Coker — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:17:00 +0000

Wow now Sovereign Default is a phrase you need to know about but you certainly don’t want to experience. So let’s talk about it, and you’ll see why its something to be avoided!

What is a Bank Run?

Dave Coker — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:57:00 +0000

Now Bank Runs are historical events that we’ve seen from time to time. Most recently during the global financial crisis of 2007-2008. So lets discuss!

What is The Money Supply?

Dave Coker — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:39:00 +0000

Ok The Money Supply is another term from macroeconomics that you really need to know about. So let’s discuss it!

What is an Investment Trust?

Dave Coker — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:59:00 +0000

Now a phrase you’ll often hear when discussing investing is Investment Trust. So we’re gotta talk about it to make sure you’re fully up to speed!

What is an Institutional Investor?

Dave Coker — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:39:00 +0000

Ok now, Institutional Investor is a very important market participant. So you clearly need to know something about the phrase!

What is The LIBOR–OIS spread ?

Dave Coker — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:22:00 +0000

ok, another term from financial engineering you’ll need to know about is The LIBOR–OIS spread. So let’s discuss it!

What is a Credit Linked Note ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:33:00 +0000

Now a very interesting phrase from the credit derivatives space is Credit Linked Note. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is a Credit Event?

Dave Coker — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:39:00 +0000

Now Credit Event is an excellent term from Credit Derivatives. So let’s talk about it!

What is an Overnight indexed swap?

Dave Coker — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:47:00 +0000

Ok a fascinating topic from Financial Engineering is Overnight indexed swap. So let’s discuss!

What is Basel IV?

Dave Coker — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:10:00 +0000

And now another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel IV. So we’re gonna briefly talk through it and you’ll be in good shape!

What is Basel III?

Dave Coker — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:17:00 +0000

And yet another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel III. So let’s talk through it, and you’ll in good shape!

What is Basel II?

Dave Coker — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:20:00 +0000

Another phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel II. So let’s talk it through and you’ll be in good shape!

What is Basel I?

Dave Coker — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:46:00 +0000

A phrase from Risk Management you should know about is Basel I. So let’s talk it through, and you’ll in good shape!

What are The Basel Accords?

Dave Coker — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:52:00 +0000

Another important concept from Risk Management are The Basel Accords. So you just know we’re gonna talk about them!

What is Operational Risk ?

Dave Coker — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:46:00 +0000

Ok now Operational Risk is a very important part of modern risk management so we need to discuss it. So let’s go!

What is Market Risk?

Dave Coker — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:40:00 +0000

Ok now Market Risk is a key concept from Risk Management that you need to know about. So we’re gonna discuss it!

What is Net interest margin?

Dave Coker — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:36:00 +0000

Ok now a phrase from accounting you need to know about is Net Interest Margin. So we’re gonna discuss it. Let’s go!

What is The Primary Dealer Credit Facility?

Dave Coker — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:22:00 +0000

Now the Primary Dealer Credit Facility is an important part of the regulatory response to the global finical crisis. So let’s talk about it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is Securitization?

Dave Coker — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:55:00 +0000

Now Securitization is a very timely and topical subject, especially so as we’re now seeing securitization being undertaken in the crypto space. So let’s discuss!

What is The Bank Rate?

Dave Coker — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:50:00 +0000

The Bank Rate is a key component of a nation’s monetary policy, so its important that you know about it. Let’s go!

What is Zero Interest Rate Policy?

Dave Coker — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:10:00 +0000

Now talk about Zero Interest Rate Policy is very timely. So we’re going to discuss it, and make sure your comfortable with the topic!

What is The Ted Spread ?

Dave Coker — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:03:00 +0000

Now The Ted Spread is often heard during times of financial stress or, even worse, crisis. So we’d better talk about it!

What is a Financial Roadshow?

Dave Coker — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:31:00 +0000

Ok now a Financial Roadshow is a very important part of fundraising. Let’s talk about it and see how it works!

What is The Discount Window?

Dave Coker — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:03:00 +0000

The Discount Window is integral to the effective operation of monetary policy. So we need to discuss it and make sure you’re comfortable!

What is The FATF Travel Rule?

Dave Coker — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:45:00 +0000

Ok an obscure, but very important phrase from the regulatory space is The FATF Travel Rule. So let’s discuss!

What is AMLD5?

Dave Coker — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:44:00 +0000

Now this is an interesting topic. AMLD5 sounds like a high end sports car, but its actually a key part of Anti money laundering laws impacting Fintech. So let’s talk about the topic!

What is a Family Office?

Dave Coker — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 15:11:00 +0000

The phrase Family Office might not be heard often but its still one you need to know about. Let’s go!

What is The Consumer confidence index?

Dave Coker — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:27:00 +0000

Now the Consumer confidence index is an important metric from economics that you should understand. So let’s briefly discuss it!

What is a Benchmark?

Dave Coker — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:03:00 +0000

Alright Benchmark is another phrase you’ll often hear when discussing investments and investment performance. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is a Commodity Trading Advisor?

Dave Coker — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:13:00 +0000

Ok Commodity Trading Advisors are integral to a certain asset class. So let’s figure out what the phrase means!

What is The Fisher Effect?

Dave Coker — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:01:00 +0000

Now an excellent topic from economics that you need to know about is The Fisher Effect. So you know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is a Central Bank?

Dave Coker — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:28:00 +0000

Ok, Central Banks are key players in the global financial system, so you really need to know something about them. Let’s discuss!

What is underwriting?

Dave Coker — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:59:00 +0000

Ok, underwriting is a very important part of the banking and Financial services business, and its important You know about it. So let’s go!

What is The Fed Funds Rate?

Dave Coker — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:17:00 +0000

Ok now The Fed Funds Rate is a very timely topic. So let’s talk briefly about it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is Know Your Data?

Dave Coker — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:29:00 +0000

Ok, Know Your Data is an emergent part of the banking regulatory framework. So let’s discuss it briefly!

What is Contango?

Dave Coker — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:14:00 +0000

Ok we often hear talk about Contango in the commodity markets. And since its a pretty important term, so best we chat about it!

What is Backwardation?

Dave Coker — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:03:00 +0000

Ok we often hear talk about Backwardation in the commodity markets, and its a pretty important term. So best we chat about it!

What are the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices?

Dave Coker — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:02:00 +0000

All right like many indices The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Track specific parts of the market. So let’s talk about this phrase and see what we can learn!

What is a Regulatory Sandbox?

Dave Coker — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:45:00 +0000

wow the concept of a Regulatory Sandbox is very new and emergent concept. So let’s briefly talk about it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is The VIX?

Dave Coker — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:20:00 +0000

Ok, The VIX Is often in the news mostly for the wrong reaons. So let’s chat about it, and you’ll be comfortable with the topic!

What is a Market Order?

Dave Coker — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:27:00 +0000

Ok now, Market Orderis something you really need to know about when you engage the markets. So let’s talk about it!

What is Return Chasing?

Dave Coker — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 14:36:00 +0000

Every now and then you’ll hear the phrase "Return Chasing" mentioned so its important you know what it is. So let’s go

What is a limit order?

Dave Coker — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:49:00 +0000

a very important tool used during trading or investing is a Limit order. So let’s discuss it and you’ll be comfortable with the topic!

What is Economic Capital?

Dave Coker — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:30:00 +0000

Ok an excellent phrase you need to know about is Economic Capital. So let’s figure it out!

What is VAR ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:21:00 +0000

VAR is an excellent topic from Risk Management and one you need to know about. So let’s discuss it!

What is Market Neutral ?

Dave Coker — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:33:00 +0000

Ok, Market Neutral is a concept we’ve mentioned before. But let’s go a little deeper and talk the topic on it’s own.

What is RAROC?

Dave Coker — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:56:00 +0000

Ok, a very interesting term you should know about is RAROC. So let’s go!

What is Lemon Socialism?

Dave Coker — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:33:00 +0000

Wow another timely topic you really need to know about is Lemon Socialism. So let’s briefly discuss it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is Tax Competition ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:41:00 +0000

Excellent, Tax Competition is another timely topic that you need to know about. So let’s discuss it!

What is Crony capitalism?

Dave Coker — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:42:00 +0000

We hear the phrase Crony capitalism from time to time, almost always when discussing developing nations. But rather surprisingly sometimes the charge is levied at developed nations. So let’s talk about it!

What is an Activist Shareholder?

Dave Coker — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:12:00 +0000

From time to time you’ll hear the term Activist Shareholder in the news. So its important you understand who and what is being discussed. Let’s go!

What are Open Market Operations ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:49:00 +0000

Now Open Market Operations are a very important approach to fine tuning the Cost of capital And liquidity in the economy. So let’s briefly discuss!

What is a Real Interest Rate?

Dave Coker — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:53:00 +0000

Ok now Real Interest Rates are key to your understanding of money, so we need to talk about them. Let’s go!

What is an Order Book?

Dave Coker — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:20:00 +0000

Now Order Book is a very important part of the modern trading ecosystem so you need to know about it!

What is a Nominal Interest Rate?

Dave Coker — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:37:00 +0000

Ok now Nominal Interest Rate is an extremely important concept you need to know about. So let’s get started!

What is an Interest Rate Swap?

Dave Coker — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:43:00 +0000

Now one of the more important derivatives you should know about are interest rate swaps. So let’s discuss!

What is an ECN?

Dave Coker — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:06:00 +0000

Wow another great topic from the modern trading ecosystem is ECN. So we’re gonna discuss it and make sure you’re up to speed!

What is an Alternative trading system ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:02:00 +0000

Gosh another very important term often used when discussing the modern trading ecosystem is Alternative trading system. So let’s talk about it briefly!

What is a Crossing Network?

Dave Coker — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:47:00 +0000

Crossing Networks are a very important part of the modern trading ecosystem. So let’s talk about them and you’ll be fully informed!

What is a Dark Pool?

Dave Coker — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:25:00 +0000

Ok Dark Pools are incredibly interesting and important parts of the modern trading environment.

So we’re gonna talk about them!

What is an Income tax?

Dave Coker — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:18:00 +0000

Now Income tax is a phrase we’ve all heard. But let’s discuss it, to make sure you’re aware of the details and nuances.

Let's go!

What is The Volatility Index?

Dave Coker — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:21:00 +0000

Ok now The Volatility Index is an excellent market indicator to learn about So you just know we’re gonna discusss it!

What is The Profitability Index?

Dave Coker — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:17:00 +0000

Ok now Profitability Index is another very important tool we can use to evaluate possible investment opportunities.

Let’s discuss it so you’ll be comfortable!

What is Breakeven ?

Dave Coker — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:55:00 +0000

A totally excellent phrase you need to know about is Breakeven.

You’ll run across it in a wide variety of financial contexts. So let’s talk about it!

What is Trend Following?

Dave Coker — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:25:00 +0000

Another trading technique you need to know about it is Trend Following. So let’s discuss it!

What is Beta ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:15:00 +0000

Allright Beta is another phrase you’ll often hear when talking about investments. So we’re gonna review it and link it with Alpha which we’ve talked about before!

What is Alpha?

Dave Coker — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:50:00 +0000

Now Alpha is a phrase you’ll often hear when talking about investments. So let’s review it and make sure you’re comfortable with the term!

What is Merger Arbitrage?

Dave Coker — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:52:00 +0000

Another interesting trading strategy you need to know about is Merger Arbitrage. So let’s go!!

What is High Frequency Trading?

Dave Coker — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:58:00 +0000

Wow High Frequency Trading is an excellent topic, and definitely a phrase you need to know about. So let’s go!

What is Profit Shifting ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 12:40:00 +0000

Now taxes are in the news a lot lately because of the new global tax agreements that have been achieved. So let’s chat about an interesting topic from taxes, profit shifting.

What is Fixed-income relative-value?

Dave Coker — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:29:00 +0000

wow now Fixed-income relative-value is a very interesting and advanced trading strategy. So we’re gonna talk about it briefly to make sure you’re comfortable with the phrase!

What is Program Trading?

Dave Coker — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:03:00 +0000

Here we go another phrase you might
have heard of before is program trading. But let’s talk about it and you’ll know exactly what it is.

What is a Convergence Trade?

Dave Coker — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:05:00 +0000

Wow here we go with another advanced trading concept. Sure, its a little geeky, but you really should know what this strategy is. So let’s go!

What is Volatility Arbitrage?

Dave Coker — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:43:00 +0000

So Let’s continue to explore advanced Trading techniques.

Sometimes you’ll hear about Volatility Arbitrage. Let’s chat about the topic and you’ll know what it is!

What is Delta Neutral ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:38:00 +0000

Gosh Delta Neutral
Is integral to many
Advanced trading strategies

So we’ll talk about the phrase
to help you understand it
And who knows,
you may even think
Of your own trading strategy
Incorporating the concept

What is Statistical Arbitrage?

Dave Coker — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 13:42:00 +0000

Oh boy Statistical Arbitrage is another excellent trading technique you should know about. So let’s go!

What is Fixed Income Arbitrage?

Dave Coker — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:48:00 +0000

I used to work in Fixed income arbitrage and it’s a very interesting way to generate alpha. So let’s talk about it!

What is Dogs of The Dow?

Dave Coker — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:49:00 +0000

Ok, here we go. Dogs of The Dow is a very fascinating investment strategy you need to know about simply because academic theory suggests it should not work. But it does!

What is Front Running?

Dave Coker — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:55:00 +0000

Ok now Front running has been mentioned here a few times and its often in the news. So its really something you have to know about!

What is Proprietary Trading ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:31:00 +0000

Ok now Proprietary Trading was a very important part of Investment Banking. So its important you understand exactly what it was. Let’s go!

What are Abnormal returns?

Dave Coker — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:09:00 +0000

Ok now we’re starting to get into some topics that not only are very interesting but also possibly profitable, So let’s talk about Abnormal returns.

What is a Value Added Tax?

Dave Coker — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:44:00 +0000

Wow, Value Added Tax is a very important part of fiscal policy. So let’s discuss it!

What is Capital Flight?

Dave Coker — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:10:00 +0000

Now Capital Flight is an excellent topic, and one governments around the world are presently struggling with. So its important you know about it.

What is Tax Evasion?

Dave Coker — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:33:00 +0000

Gosh Tax Evasion is a fantastic topic because many people misunderstand and confuse it with Tax Avoidance. So let’s make sure you know the difference!

What is a Tax Shelter ?

Dave Coker — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:44:00 +0000

Tax Shelters are an excellent topic to discuss because they are often misunderstood. So let’s talk about them!

What is Tax Harmonization ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:51:00 +0000

Tax Harmonization is a phrase that’s been in the news a lot lately, so we need to talk about it!

What is a Tax Inversion ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:19:00 +0000

Gosh Tax Inversion is a somewhat obscure topic from Finance that periodically hits the news. So let’s talk about it!

What is Tax Avoidance ?

Dave Coker — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:19:00 +0000

Tax Avoidance is a topic we’re hearing a lot about these days. So let’s discuss it and make sure you’re informed about precisely what Tax Avoidance is.

What is a Wealth Tax ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:11:00 +0000

It seems Wealth Taxes are in the news a lot lately probably best we discuss, so you’ll be informed about the topic!

What is a Capital Gains Tax?

Dave Coker — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:13:00 +0000

Oh boy taxes are a timely topic in finance, so let’s discuss Capital Gains Tax and you’ll know about it!

What is Expected Return ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:01:00 +0000

All right an excellent topic you need to know about is Expected Return. So let’s talk about it

What is Relative Return?

Dave Coker — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:59:00 +0000

Wow great topic today, Relative Return is an important concept from portfolio management that you should know about. So let’s discuss it!

What is Book Building ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:04:00 +0000

Ok Book Building is a phrase we often hear associated with IPOs. So let’s discuss it!

What is Stagflation?

Dave Coker — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:05:00 +0000

Ok now Stagflation is a phrase we last heard a lot of in the 1970s. But we’re just now starting to hear talk of it in the financial media. So let’s discuss it!

What is the Misery Index?

Dave Coker — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:44:00 +0000

The Misery Index was thought by many to be in the past. But we’re seeing mentions in the financial media now. So let’s talk about it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is Dow Theory ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:37:00 +0000

Ok, we’ve mentioned Dow Theory a couple times. so let’s talk about it and you’ll be up to speed!

What is the Dow Jones Transportation Average ?

Dave Coker — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:02:00 +0000

Ok, another index you’ll often hear talk about is The Dow Jones Transportation Average. So let’s briefly discuss it!

What is The Dow Jones Industrial Average ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:46:00 +0000

Ok a very common term in finance is The Dow Jones Industrial Average or The Dow. So let’s discuss it!

What is Modern Portfolio Theory?

Dave Coker — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:08:00 +0000

Ok another excellent topic that you need to know about is Modern Portfolio Theory. So let’s chat about it and you’ll be comfortable!

What is The S&P 500 ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:18:00 +0000

Ok excellent topic, because if you’re interested in trading and investments you need to know what The S&P 500 is. So let’s figure it out!

What is Convertible Arbitrage ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:37:00 +0000

Ok, Convertible Arbitrage is something we hear about from time to time. So you just know we’re gonna discuss it!

What is Investment Banking?

Dave Coker — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:11:00 +0000

Ok, a topic we’ve often mentioned is Investment Banking. So let’s define it and make sure you’re up to speed!

What is Financial engineering?

Dave Coker — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:16:00 +0000

Ok, Financial engineering is a fascinating topic which is in the news from time to time, so you need to know about it. Let’s go!

What is an Alternative Investment ?

Dave Coker — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:18:00 +0000

Ok, great topic today guys. Alternative Investments are definiitely something you need to know about. So let’s go!

What is a Stockbroker?

Dave Coker — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0000

Ok, Stockbroker is another one of those terms commonly heard, but let’s make sure you better understand what it means. Let’s go!

What is Capital Structure Arbitrage?

Dave Coker — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0000

Ok now, Capital Structure Arbitrage is a very interesting trading technique to be aware of. So we’re gonna talk about it and make sure you’re comfortable!

What is Algorithmic Trading ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:10:00 +0000

Ok now Algorithmic Trading is in the news from time to time usually for the wrong reasons which means you need to know something about it. So let’s go!

What is Absolute Return?

Dave Coker — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:37:00 +0000

Ok, Absolute Return is a phrase you’ll often hear when discussing fund management. So let’s talk about it!

What is Securities underwriting ?

Dave Coker — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:12:00 +0000

Ok, Securities underwriting is an excellent topic and one that you’ve likely already know more about than you might suspect. So let’s go!

What is Managerial accounting ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:36:00 +0000

Ok now we’ve previously spoken about Financial Accounting. But you also need to know what Managerial Accounting is, so let’s talk about it!

What is Interest expense ?

Dave Coker — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:02:00 +0000

Ok, straight from accounting is a term you really need to know about -- Interest expense. So we’re gonna talk about it and make sure you’re comfortable.

What is GAAP?

Dave Coker — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:23:00 +0000

Ok, GAAP is another accounting phrase that you need to know about to really understand some aspects of finance. So lets go!

What is The Big Mac Index?

Dave Coker — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:31:00 +0000

Wow The Big Mac Index is something you’ll hear mentioned from time to time especially when talking about currencies. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it!

What is are Voting Shares?

Dave Coker — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:22:00 +0000

Ok voting shares are a key principle of Finance, so its important you know what it means. Let’s go!

What is a Prospectus ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:15:00 +0000

Ok, so you might have heard the term prospectus. So let’s chat about it and make sure you know exactly what it is.

What is The Law of one price ?

Dave Coker — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:43:00 +0000

Ok guys now, The Law of one price is something you’ve already likely heard about. But let’s talk about it so you’ll be clear.

What is The Matching Principle ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:12:00 +0000

All right, straight from accounting is The Matching Principle and its something you should at least know a little bit about. So let’s discuss it!

What is a Savings Bank?

Dave Coker — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:29:00 +0000

Ok, now Savings Bank is a topic you likely have some personal knowledge of but let’s chat about it, and give you more background information.

What are Current Liabilities?

Dave Coker — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:43:00 +0000

Ok, another term straight from accounting that you need to know about in finance is Current Liabilities. So let’s discuss and make sure you’re comfortable.

What is Capital Expenditure ?

Dave Coker — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:25:00 +0000

Ok, another term straight from accounting that you need to know about is capital expenditure. So let’s discuss it and make sure you’re comfortable!

What is a promissory note?

Dave Coker — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:22:00 +0000

Ok, promissory notes are an interesting part of how businesses finance themselves. So let’s chat about them briefly and make sure you know what they are.

What is Foreign Direct Investment ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:51:00 +0000

Wow Foreign Direct Investment is an excellent topic in this era of globalisation. So let’s talk about it and make sure you’re up to speed!

What is Too Big to Fail?

Dave Coker — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:21:00 +0000

Ok now, Too Big to Fail is an important concept that you should know something about. So we’re gonna talk about it!

What is a special purpose entity ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:20:00 +0000

Wow a special purpose entity is an excellent topic that you should know something about. So let’s briefly discuss and make sure you’re up to speed!

What is a Ponzi scheme ?

Dave Coker — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:46:00 +0000

Oh now ponzi schemes are an excellent topic and I’ll tell you financial scams are a particular interest of mine I’m totally amazed sometimes at what people do for money. So let’s discuss and make sure you know about Ponzi Schemes.

What is an Investment Fund?

Dave Coker — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 07:57:00 +0000

Ok guys we’re now going to talk about Investment Funds, and there likely are some nuances you may not have known. So let’s get started!

What is Historical cost?

Dave Coker — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:35:00 +0000

Ok Historical cost is another term from accounting that you really need to know about in finance. So let’s talk about it!

What is Opportunity cost?

Dave Coker — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:14:00 +0000

Ok now Opportunity cost is an interesting phrase you’ll hear from time to time in finance especially when didsucssing what a company might or might not have done. So let’s discuss it.

What is Accrual Accounting?

Dave Coker — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:31:00 +0000

Accrual accounting is another excellent topic not strictly finance but you still should know something about it. So let’s discuss!

What is Cash Accounting?

Dave Coker — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:24:00 +0000

Cash Accounting is a term you’ll often hear when discussing the finances of companies. Its an important phrase for you to know, even if you don’t want to work in accounting. So let’s chat about it

What is Gross Profit?

Dave Coker — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:42:00 +0000

Ok, now another term straight from accounting which you need a basic understanding of in finance is gross profit. So let’s talk about it.

What is The Producer Price Index?

Dave Coker — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:40:00 +0000

Ok, we’ve discussed inflation as well as the consumer price index, so now let’s consider another important metric: The Producer Price Index.

What is The Consumer Price Index ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:46:00 +0000

Ok, The Consumer price index, otherwise known as CPI, is an extremely important economic metric you need to know about. So let’s discuss!

What is a Developing Market ?

Dave Coker — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:53:00 +0000

Wow Developing Market
is another phrase often heard when talking about globalisation. So let’s discuss it briefly and you’ll know exactly what it means!

What is a Developed Market?

Dave Coker — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:36:00 +0000

Ok, Developed Market is a phrase we hear often in this era of globalisation so let’s make sure you know precisely what it means.

What is a non-recourse loan?

Dave Coker — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:12:00 +0000

Now non-recourse loan is a term you’ll hear from time to time in finance so its important you’re comfortable with the phrase. Let’s go

What is Tax Expense?

Dave Coker — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:32:00 +0000

Ok, an interesting accounting term you need to know about is Tax Expense. So let’s discuss and make sure you’re up to speed!

What is a Commodity Supercycle?

Dave Coker — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:10:00 +0000

Ok, every now and then you’ll hear mention in the financial media of a Commodity Supercycle. So let’s discuss it to make sure you’re up to speed!

What is a Tracker Fund?

Dave Coker — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:47:00 +0000

Ok now Tracker Funds are very important investment vehicles that you need to know about. So let’s discuss!

What is Hyperinflation?

Dave Coker — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:34:00 +0000

Hyperinflation is a timely topic considering all the fiscal stimulus that is taking place in the Western Democracies. So let’s talk about it and you’ll be up to speed.

What is Dividend Yield?

Dave Coker — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:27:00 +0000

Ok Dividend Yield is an important concept from finance, which will help you evaluate a stock for possible investment. So let’s talk about it!

What is BitcoinMining?

Dave Coker — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:34:00 +0000

Wow ok great one! When looking at the crypto space you’ll often hear the phrase Bitcoin mining. So let’s talk about it and make sure you’re up to speed!

What is ESG Investing ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:51:00 +0000

Ok, ESG Investing is in the news a lot these days, so let’s chat about it and you’ll have an idea what the news is talking about.

What is Financial accounting?

Dave Coker — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:36:00 +0000

ok, Financial Accounting is a key phrase you’ll often hear about when investing. So let’s chat about it

What are Assets under management?

Dave Coker — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:04:00 +0000

Assets under management is a phrase you’ll run across when looking at different funds perhaps with an eye towards investing. So let’s talk about it

What is Accounts Payable ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:47:00 +0000

All right Accounts Payable is another accounting term that you’ll frequently encounter in finance so its important you know what this means. Let’s go

What is Accounts Receivable ?

Dave Coker — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:29:00 +0000

Ok Accounts Receivable is a term straight from accounting but working in Finance you do need to have a basic understanding of the phrase. So let’s talk about it!

What is Revenue recognition ?

Dave Coker — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:39:00 +0000

All right if you read annual reports or listen to earnings calls, you’ll sometimes hear revenue recognition mentioned. What’s it all about?

What is asset allocation?

Dave Coker — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:04:00 +0000

Ok now, asset allocation is an important concept in finance and specifically regarding investment management. So let’s talk about it

What is a Zombie company?

Dave Coker — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:05:00 +0000

Ok, Zombie companies are very timely. So let’s chat about them and make sure you’re briefed on the topic.

What is The Altman Z-Score ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:30:00 +0000

Wow the Altman Z-Score is an incredibly simple and very useful tool to measure corporate credit risk.

So let’s make sure you’re comfortable with the topic!

What is Real Return ?

Dave Coker — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:22:00 +0000

Now real return is a very timely topic. So let’s talk about it and make sure you’re up to speed.

What is Momentum Investing ?

Dave Coker — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Ok, Momentum Investing is often mentioned in the financial media from time to time, so its important you know what it is. Let's go!

What is Arbitrage?

Dave Coker — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:05:00 +0000

Ok a listener suggested an excellent topic: arbitrage. So let’s find out what its all about!

What is asset turnover?

Dave Coker — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:59:00 +0000

Ok now Asset Turnover is an important tool that helps us analyse a company’s financials. So you just know we’re gonna talk about it

What is Inflation?

Dave Coker — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:37:00 +0000

Ok, considering recent news, inflation is a timely topic. So let’s chat about it!

What is the Current Ratio ?

Dave Coker — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:11:00 +0000

Ok, we’ve spoken before about The Quick ratio so now we’ll look at a very similar but different metric: The Current Ratio. Let’s go!

What is EBITDA ?

Dave Coker — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:44:00 +0000

Ok now EBITDA is commonly discussed in the financial media, so let’s talk about it!

What is the Quick Ratio ?

Dave Coker — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:36:00 +0000

Ok, this is another accounting metric used for corporate valuation so you need to know something about it. Let’s go!

What is Project Finance?

Dave Coker — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:16:00 +0000

Now Project Finance is a very important topic in modern finance, so its important you know something about it. Let’s go!

What is the Efficient Markets Hypothesis?

Dave Coker — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:23:00 +0000

The Efficient Markets Hypothesis is key to understanding modern finance, and especially the capital markets. So let’s talk about it!

What is a Sovereign Bond?

Dave Coker — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:12:00 +0000

Ok Sovereign Bonds are very important in finance. So you just know we’re gonna talk about them. Le'ts go!

What is Purchasing power parity ?

Dave Coker — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:27:00 +0000

Alright Purchasing power parity is a term straight out of economics, but it does impact finance. So let’s talk about it and make sure you’re ok with the concept.

What is Euribor?

Dave Coker — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:22:00 +0000

Euribor is sorta obscure, but since we talked about LIBOR we need to discuss Euribor to make sure you’re fully informed. Let's go!

What is Discounted Cash Flow Analysis?

Dave Coker — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:32:00 +0000

Now Discounted Cash Flow Analysis is a widely used financial technique for valuation, so let’s chat about it!

What is a commerical bank?

Dave Coker — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:13:00 +0000

Ok, Commercial Bank is another finance term you’re likely familiar with, but let’s define it and point out its more important characteristics to insure you’re up to speed. Let's go!

What is short selling?

Dave Coker — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:47:00 +0000

Short selling is commonly discussed in the media, particularly if there are market or share price crashes. So let’s make sure you know what it is!

What is the 60/40 portfolio?

Dave Coker — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 14:25:00 +0000

All right you’ll often hear about the 60 / 40 portfolio, so its a good thing
to know about. Lets take a look at it

What is LIBOR?

Dave Coker — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:09:00 +0000

Ok, LIBOR is in the news from time to time and is pretty important in finance, so you need to know about it. Let’s go!

What is a SPAC?

Dave Coker — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:41:00 +0000

a SPAC, or Special Purpose Acquisition Company, is both timely and in the news. So you need to know about them. Let's go!

What is gross margin?

Dave Coker — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:04:00 +0000

Ok, Gross margin is often discussed both in financial as well as mainstream media. So let’s talk about it.

What is an annuity?

Dave Coker — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:36:00 +0000

Ok Annuities are a very important part of finance and specifically financial planning. So let's talk about them!

Wnat is Embedded Value?

Dave Coker — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:53:00 +0000

Ok, embedded value is a somewhat unusual term in finance, but if you know something about the definition can only help you Let's go!

What is a defined contribution pension?

Dave Coker — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:07:00 +0000

Defined contribution pensions are increasinglly common, so you need to know about them. Let's go!

What is a defined benefit pension?

Dave Coker — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:05:00 +0000

Ok, Defined benefit pensions are in the news from time to time, so let’s talk about them to make sure you’re up to speed!

What is an S&L?

Dave Coker — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:20:00 +0000

We’ve spoken about specific types of financial institutions before, so today let’s look at Savings and loan associations, or S&Ls. Let's go!

What is Return on Investment?

Dave Coker — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:25:00 +0000

Ok, now Return on investmentm or ROI is an importnat ratio that helps us evaluate different investments. Let's talk about it so you'll be up to speed!

What is Return on Invested Capital?

Dave Coker — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:48:00 +0000

Another important metric you need to know about is Return on Invested Capital, or ROIC. So let’s chat about it briefly and make sure you’re up to speed!

What is Return on Equity?

Dave Coker — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:40:00 +0000

Return on equity is a phrase you'll often hear when discussing stocks, so its important you know what it means. Let's find out!

What is Return on Assets?

Dave Coker — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:27:00 +0000

Return on Assetsis one of those phrases you can almost figure out, but let's talk about it to make sure you’re comfortable.

What is the CAPE ratio?

Dave Coker — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:11:00 +0000

CAPE ratio is a term you'll often hear when discussion stock market valuation. So let's find out what it is!

What is return on capital?

Dave Coker — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:12:00 +0000

Return on captial is another important phrase you need to undertstand. So let's talk about it!

What is profit margin?

Dave Coker — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 14:10:00 +0000

Profit margin is a phrase you could likely figure out, but lets talk about it to make sure you're comfortable.

What is a unit trust?

Dave Coker — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:45:00 +0000

Unit trusts are important vehicles and are important for you to know about. So let's go!

What is a Credit Union?

Dave Coker — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:12:00 +0000

Credit Unions are a very unique type of financial institution that you need to know about. So let's talk about them.

What is minority interest?

Dave Coker — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:07:00 +0000

Minority interest is one of those obscure accounting terms that you'll sometimes hear. So let's talk about it!

What is a mutual fund?

Dave Coker — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:30:00 +0000

Mutual funds are a very important component of the investing world, so you need to know what they are. Let's talk about them!

What is cost of carry?

Dave Coker — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:56:00 +0000

Cost of carry is a concept many overlook when acquiring assets. So let's take a look at it!

What is strike price?

Dave Coker — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:36:00 +0000

Ok, another phrase from options pricing and since these derivatives are an importnt part of finance, you need to know about it. So let's go!

What is intrinsic value?

Dave Coker — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:08:00 +0000

Ok, lots of people are getting interested in equity options, so let's introduce the vocabulary starting with intrinsic value.

What is a zero coupon bond?

Dave Coker — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:32:00 +0000

Zero coupon bonds are not only incredibly interesting, but they also play a very important role in the fixed income universe. So let's make sure you know what they are.

What is Rational Pricing?

Dave Coker — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:14:00 +0000

Rational Pricing is a phrase you may not often hear, but you've likely encountered some concepts in your study of finance. So let's talk about it!

What is the Spot Rate?

Dave Coker — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:14:00 +0000

Spot Rate is a phrase we often use when discussiong certain instruments and markets. So let's talk about it to insure you know what it is.

What is Net Present Value (NPV)?

Dave Coker — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:17:00 +0000

Net present value, or NPV, is a key metric applied to the valuation of assets or projects. So let's make sure you know what it is!

What is Share Capital?

Dave Coker — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:39:00 +0000

Share captial is a phrase you've likely bumped into in your study of finance. So let's formalise a definition to help you!

What is Investment Grade debt?

Dave Coker — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:58:00 +0000

We've talked about junk bonds before but what about Investment Grade debt? so let's talk about it!

What is Financial statement analysis?

Dave Coker — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:20:00 +0000

Financial statement analysis is a set of techniques and tools which allow us to make informed decsisions about an organisation's financial health. Let's take a look it!

what is the market porfolio?

Dave Coker — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:17:00 +0000

The market porfolio is an important theoretical concept from asset valuation. So let's talk about it!

What is Net Asset Value?

Dave Coker — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:16:00 +0000

Net Asset Value is an important metric you need to pay attention to if you are purcahsing certain types of funds. So let's talk about it!

What is the Sharpe Ratio?

Dave Coker — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:40:00 +0000

The Sharpe Ratio is commonly discussed when evaluting possible stock market invesetmnets. So you need to know what it is!

What is a Forward Rate Agreement

Dave Coker — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:34:00 +0000

Ok, a Forward Rate Agreement, or FRA, is fascinating and widely used derivative. So of course you have to know about it!

What is specific risk?

Dave Coker — Mon, 31 May 2021 14:49:00 +0000

Now this is an interesting topic, and we've spoken about it briefly before, in the context of systemic risk. So let's go a little deeper!

What is clearing?

Dave Coker — Sun, 30 May 2021 13:12:00 +0000

Clearing is one of those nuts and boilts, operational details of how markets work. So its good for you to have some knowledge of what it entails.

What is a depository institution?

Dave Coker — Sat, 29 May 2021 16:54:00 +0000

Depository Institutions are a fundamental part of the banking ecosystem. So let's find out what they are!

What is a spot market?

Dave Coker — Fri, 28 May 2021 17:11:00 +0000

Spot market is one of those phrases you've likely heard before, perhaps many times. Its important you know what a spot market is, so let's talk about it!

What is systemic risk?

Dave Coker — Thu, 27 May 2021 14:35:00 +0000

Systemic risk is an important component of asset valuation. So let's find out what it is!

What is free float market capitilsation?

Dave Coker — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:55:00 +0000

Free float market capitalisation is an important term to know if you're investing in stocks. So let's talk about it!

What is duration?

Dave Coker — Tue, 25 May 2021 14:07:00 +0000

Duration is a key concept of fixed income valuation, so its important you know what it is. Let's find out!

What is goodwill?

Dave Coker — Mon, 24 May 2021 13:33:00 +0000

Goodwill is an accounting term you really should know about if you're going to invest in stocks. So let's talk about it!

What is a tender offer?

Dave Coker — Sun, 23 May 2021 13:52:00 +0000

What are shares outstanding?

Dave Coker — Sat, 22 May 2021 14:43:00 +0000

Shares outstanding is a very important term used in the stock market, so you have to know about it.

What is mezzanine captial?

Dave Coker — Fri, 21 May 2021 14:49:00 +0000

Mezzanine capital is an obscure phrase in finance, but still its good for you to know. So let's go!

What is par, premium and discount?

Dave Coker — Thu, 20 May 2021 14:10:00 +0000

Par, premium and discount are phrases often heard when talking about Fixed Income Valuation, so its important you know what they mean. Let's find out!

What is the Capital Asset Pricing Model?

Dave Coker — Wed, 19 May 2021 13:48:00 +0000

The Capital Asset Pricing Model, or CAPM, is a widley taught asset valuation model, so you have to kow what it is. Let talk about it!

What is intellectual capital?

Dave Coker — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:32:00 +0000

Intellectual Capital is a phrase you often hear used in the financial media, so you've got to know what it means. Let's find out!

What is a Primary Market?

Dave Coker — Mon, 17 May 2021 16:39:00 +0000

You'll sometimes hear the phrase Primary Market, so its important you know what it means. Let's find out!

What is settlement?

Dave Coker — Sun, 16 May 2021 13:52:00 +0000

Settlement is a very important process in finance, so let's talk about it!

What are Interest rate swaps?

Dave Coker — Sat, 15 May 2021 15:26:00 +0000

Interest rate swaps are incredibly important and widely used derivatives. So let's talk about them!

What is an ADR?

Dave Coker — Fri, 14 May 2021 09:02:00 +0000

You've no doubt seen the phrase ADR in the financial press, so let's talk about it!

What is seed capital?

Dave Coker — Thu, 13 May 2021 09:40:00 +0000

We've talked about seed captial before, in different but releated context. So let's define the phrase so you'll know what it is.

What is a Custodian Bank?

Dave Coker — Wed, 12 May 2021 17:56:00 +0000

Custodian Term is a venerable but timely and important banking term, so its important you know about it. Let's go!

What is equity crowdfunding?

Dave Coker — Tue, 11 May 2021 14:23:00 +0000

Equity crowdfunding is a commonly heard phrase, so let's take a look at it.

What is intellectual property?

Dave Coker — Mon, 10 May 2021 14:15:00 +0000

We often hear the phrase Intellectual Propety, or IP, but let's talk about it to make sure you fully understand!

What are street name securities?

Dave Coker — Sun, 09 May 2021 11:40:00 +0000

You may already know about street nane securities, but let's put a definition in place!

What is a Series A round?

Dave Coker — Thu, 06 May 2021 11:33:00 +0000

Ok Series A round is a very important concept from venture captial that you need to know about. So let's chat about it!

What does future value mean?

Dave Coker — Wed, 05 May 2021 11:23:00 +0000

Ok, we've mentioned future value before, so let's talk directly about it here.

What is fixed cost?

Dave Coker — Tue, 04 May 2021 11:16:00 +0000

Fixed cost is another important accounting term you need to know about. So let's go!

What is discounting?

Dave Coker — Mon, 03 May 2021 11:02:00 +0000

Discounting is commonly heard term in finance, one that is very important. So let's review to make sure you undertand what it is.

What is a financial statement?

Dave Coker — Sun, 02 May 2021 14:59:00 +0000

We've talked about financial statements many times, so let's formally define it.

What is dematerialisation?

Dave Coker — Sat, 01 May 2021 14:54:00 +0000

Another obsecure term you have to know about is dematerialisation, so let's talk about it!

What is present value?

Dave Coker — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:34:00 +0000

Present value is used throughout finance in the valuation of assets, so its important you know about it!

What are intangible assets?

Dave Coker — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:23:00 +0000

Intangible assets are important in the valuation of a compaby, so let's talk about them!

What is a stock split?

Dave Coker — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:59:00 +0000

Stock splits are fascinating for many reasons, so let's figure out what they are and how they work!

Whar is a financial ratio?

Dave Coker — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:50:00 +0000

We often talk about Financial Ratios, so let's define them.

What is cost of goods sold?

Dave Coker — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:32:00 +0000

Cost of goods sold is an important account term you need to know about, so let's get to it!

What are ETNs?

Dave Coker — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:11:00 +0000

Sometimes you'll hear the phrase ETN, or Exchange Traded Note. Let's talk about them!

What are distressed securities?

Dave Coker — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:04:00 +0000

You often read about distressed securities in tough economic times. So let's talk about them now!

What is amortizaton?

Dave Coker — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:56:00 +0000

Amortization is a phrase you need to know about. So let's talk about it!

What is a cash flow statement?

Dave Coker — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:59:00 +0000

Cash flow statement is another term from financial accounting that you need to know about, so let's talk about it!

What is a balance sheet?

Dave Coker — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:52:00 +0000

Ok, you've heard of a balance sheet, so let's talk about it!

What is a shareholder?

Dave Coker — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:58:00 +0000

The phrase shareholder is well known, but let's talk about it a little.

What is the secondary market?

Dave Coker — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:52:00 +0000

Ah, an obscure term but you do need to know what it is -- so let's talk about it!

What is Sarbanes Oxley?

Dave Coker — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:44:00 +0000

Sarbanes Oxley, or SOX, is a very important law, so let's talk about it!

What is a trust company?

Dave Coker — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:37:00 +0000

We sometimes read in the news about Trust Compaies , but what are they?

What is a stock transfer agent?

Dave Coker — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:29:00 +0000

You might not have heard of a stock transfer agent, but you should know what they do -- so let's find out!

What is price discovery?

Dave Coker — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:21:00 +0000

Price discovery is a very importnat component of the capital markets, but what is it?

What is a non deliverable forward?

Dave Coker — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:13:00 +0000

Ok, non deliverable forwards are obscure but interesting derivatives that you should know about -- so let's find out what they are!

What is an income statement?

Dave Coker — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:04:00 +0000

Another important concept from accounting, let's find out what an income stataement is!

what is The Wiltshire 5000?

Dave Coker — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Wilshire 5000 is an important stock market index, so let's figure out what it is!

What is a repo?

Dave Coker — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:53:00 +0000

Repos, or Repurchase Agreements, are fascinating structures, so let's learn about them!

What is interest rate risk?

Dave Coker — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:42:00 +0000

We don't hear much about interest rate risk, but its important in finance -- so let's figure it out!

What is holding period return?

Dave Coker — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:35:00 +0000

Holding period return is an important investment concept, so let's figure out what it is!

What is book value?

Dave Coker — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:13:00 +0000

Book value is a very important concept that helps us value busineses. So let's talk about it!

What is venture capital?

Dave Coker — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:26:00 +0000

Venture capital is an important part of finance, so let's make sure we know what it is!

What is face value?

Dave Coker — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:18:00 +0000

Face value is an important concept in finance, so let's make sure we know what it is!

what is Capital Structure?

Dave Coker — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:09:00 +0000

We often hear talk about a firm's capital structure, so let's make sure we know what it is!

What is bankruptcy?

Dave Coker — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:51:00 +0000

We often hear the phraase Banrupy, but let's make sure we know what it means!

What are Eurodollars?

Dave Coker — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:01:00 +0000

Eurodollars are pretty interesting and important, so let's talk about them!

What is commerical paper?

Dave Coker — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:50:00 +0000

Commercial paper is often mentioed by the financial press, so let's find out what it is!

What is a callable bond?

Dave Coker — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:42:00 +0000

A very important component of Fixed Income, let's figure out what a callabe bond is!

What is reinvestment risk?

Dave Coker — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:07:00 +0000

Reinvestment risk isn't commonly discussed, but its still a factor you need to know about. So let's figure it out!

What are operating expenses?

Dave Coker — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:59:00 +0000

Operating expenses are an important component of accounting, so let's figure out what they are!

What are fixed assets?

Dave Coker — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:52:00 +0000

This is an accounting term and is carefully defined; lets see what fixed assets are!

What is counterparty risk?

Dave Coker — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:57:00 +0000

You'll often read about Counterparty risk, and its an important part of modern finance, so let's figure out what it is.

What is price to sales?

Dave Coker — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0000

We often read about a compayn's Price to Sales ratio, so let's figure out what it is!

What is price to book?

Dave Coker — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:15:00 +0000

You'll often hear about Price to book, so let's figure out what it is!

What is net income?

Dave Coker — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:09:00 +0000

We often hear about net income, so let's find out what it means!

What is M&A?

Dave Coker — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:01:00 +0000

M&A, or Mergers and Acquisitons, are commonly reported in the financiial media. But what are they? Let's find out!

What is dollar cost averaging?

Dave Coker — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 14:55:00 +0000

We often hear about dollar cost averaging, so let's figure out what it is!

What are basis points?

Dave Coker — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 14:49:00 +0000

A phrase commonly used in financial media and textbooks, what are they?

What is secured and unsecured debt?

Dave Coker — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:54:00 +0000

We often see both of these phrases in the financial press, so let's figure out what they are!

What is a Leveraged Buyout?

Dave Coker — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:46:00 +0000

We often hear talk about Leveraged Buy Outs, or LBOs. So let's make sure we know what they are!

what is depreciation?

Dave Coker — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:37:00 +0000

We see depreciation often in the financial press, so let's make sure we know what it is!

What is The Buffett Indicator?

Dave Coker — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:27:00 +0000

If you read the financial press often you might see reference to The Buffett Indicator -- so what is it?

What is fiducary?

Dave Coker — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:55:00 +0000

You'll often hear about "Fiduciary", but what does it mean? Let's find out!

What is Enterprise Value?

Dave Coker — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0000

You might have heard of Enterprise Value, so let's find out what it is!

What is a Convertible Bond?

Dave Coker — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:43:00 +0000

Convertible bonds are particulatlry interesting, let's look at them!

What is a Collaterialised Debt Obligation?

Dave Coker — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:35:00 +0000

You might have heard of Collaterialised Debt Obligations, or CDOs. So what are they?

What is an asset backed security?

Dave Coker — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:27:00 +0000

You've likely heard of Asset Backed Securities, or ABS'. But what are they?

Let's find out!

What is Anti Money Laundering?

Dave Coker — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:20:00 +0000

We've all heard of Anti Money Laundering, but what is it?

Let's find out!

What is tracking error?

Dave Coker — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:41:00 +0000

We often hear talk about tracking error, but what's it mean?

What's a stock certificate?

Dave Coker — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:36:00 +0000

if you invest in the markets you'll hear the phrase stock certificate, so let's find out what it means!

What is Private Equity?

Dave Coker — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:31:00 +0000

We often hear talk in the media about Private Equity, but what is it? Let's find out!

What is a municipal bond?

Dave Coker — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:17:00 +0000

We often hear talk about municipal bonds, so let's find out what they are!

What is mean reversion?

Dave Coker — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:06:00 +0000

A common phrase in stock market valuation and trading, let's find out what it means!

What is market capitalisation?

Dave Coker — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:59:00 +0000

What is a hedge fund?

Dave Coker — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:52:00 +0000

We often hear the phrase hedge fund, so let's find out exactly what they are!

What is GDP?

Dave Coker — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:44:00 +0000

We often hear about GDP in the media, so let's find out what it means!

what is a certificate of deposit?

Dave Coker — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000

The phrase certificate of deposit is a commonly used phrase, so let's find out what it is!

What is buy-side and sell-side?

Dave Coker — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:23:00 +0000

Two very common terms in finance, but what do they mean?

Let's find out!

What are stocks?

Dave Coker — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:17:00 +0000

Sometimes we'll hear talk about stocks or shares -- what are they?

What is an Angel Investor?

Dave Coker — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

You'll often hear about Angel Investors, so lets find out what they are!

What is sector rotation?

Dave Coker — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:50:00 +0000

Sometimes we hear about rotating sectors, but what's it mean?

Let's find out!

What are real and nominal interest rates?

Dave Coker — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:06:00 +0000

Sometimes in finance we'll hear about real interest rates, or the real rate of interest.

WHat's do these terms mean?

What's a mortgage backed security?

Dave Coker — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:59:00 +0000

Sometines we'll read about mortgage backed securities, so let's figure out what they are!

What is leverge?

Dave Coker — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:53:00 +0000

We often hear talk about leverage, so let's find out what it is!

What is a sector?

Dave Coker — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:43:00 +0000

Often you'll hear talk about "sectors", but what does that mean?

Let's find out!

What's an intermediary?

Dave Coker — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:36:00 +0000

We often hear the phrase "intermediary", but what's it mean?

Let's find out!

What's an open ended fund?

Dave Coker — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:43:00 +0000

When investing there are two types of fund you'll often hear about, Open End and Closed End.

Let's find out what Open Ended means!

What's a closed end fund?

Dave Coker — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:49:00 +0000

When investing there are two types of fund you'll often hear about, Closed End and Open End.

Let's find out what Closed End means!

What is KYC and KYCB?

Dave Coker — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:31:00 +0000

Financial regulation is important. Often we hear about KYC and KYCB.

So let's find out what this means!

What is margin?

Dave Coker — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:05:00 +0000

Lots of excitment about people buying shares on margin, so what is it?

Let's find out!

What are futures and forwards?

Dave Coker — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:37:00 +0000

Ok, derivatives like futures and fowards sound mysterious.

So let's find out what they are!

What's a CD ladder?

Dave Coker — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:56:00 +0000

You'll sometimes read about CD or Bond ladders .

So let's find out what they are!

What is correlation?

Dave Coker — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:08:00 +0000

Often the financial news mentions "correlation".

So let's figure out what it means!

What is a junk bond?

Dave Coker — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:18:00 +0000

We often hear talk about instruments known as junk bonds.

What are they and why do people buy them?

let's find out!

What is the yield curve?

Dave Coker — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:26:00 +0000

Sometimes market participarnts talk about the yield curve.

So let's find out what it is!

What are the ratings agencies?

Dave Coker — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:40:00 +0000

Sometimes we'll hear talk about "ratings agencies". But what are they and what do they do?

Let's find out!

What is a price to earnings ratio?

Dave Coker — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:06:00 +0000

We often hear about Price to Earnings, so let's find out what it means!

What is alpha and beta?

Dave Coker — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:50:00 +0000

You've heard of Alpha and you've heard of Beta, so let's figure out what they are!

What is dividend cover?

Dave Coker — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:38:00 +0000

When analysing stocks you might have run across the phrase dividend cover.

Let's talk about it!

What is CAPEX?

Dave Coker — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:28:00 +0000

CAPEX is a phrae you'll often hear in the financial news.

So let's find out what it is!

What is an ETF?

Dave Coker — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:24:00 +0000

Lots of talk about ETFs, but do you know what they are?

Let's find out!

What is a credit derivative?

Dave Coker — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:10:00 +0000

We often read or hear about Credit Derviatives, a very new and important part of finance.

Let's find out what they're all about!

What is the dividend discount model?

Dave Coker — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:59:00 +0000

What discussing the valuation of stocks we sometimes refer to the dividend discount model.

Let's find out what it is!

What is the risk premium?

Dave Coker — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:33:00 +0000

When we discuss how to value risky assets such as shares, you'll often hear talk about the risk premium.

Let's find out what it is!

What is a REIT?

Dave Coker — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:27:00 +0000

You'll often hear news about REITs, so its important to know what they are.

Let's find out!

What are capital gains or losses?

Dave Coker — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:21:00 +0000

You may have heard the expressions captail gains or capital losses. But do you know exactly what they mean?

Let's find out!

What is a value stock?

Dave Coker — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:45:00 +0000

We often hear talk about value stocks, but what are they?

Let's find out!

What is a growth stock?

Dave Coker — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:29:00 +0000

Sometimes we'lll hear the phrase "growth stock", but what does it mean?

Let's find out!

What iis trade date and settlement date?

Dave Coker — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:49:00 +0000

If you're involved in the markets you'll hear the phrases "trade date" and "settlement date". What do they mean?

Let's find out!

What does short mean?

Dave Coker — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:25:00 +0000

We hear a lot in the media about "being short' or "short sales", but what does it mean?

Let's find out!

What does long mean?

Dave Coker — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:17:00 +0000

"Being long", sounds odd doesn't it?

Let's figure out what it means!

What is an exchange?

Dave Coker — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:31:00 +0000

Sometimes you'll hear exchanges mentioned. Its important to fully understand what an excahnge is and what role it plays.

Let's find out!

What is fundamental analysis?

Dave Coker — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:53:00 +0000

There are two possible ways we can analyse a stock and make a buy / no buy decisioni. In this episode we briefly look at Fundamental Analysis.

Let's find out what it is!

What is technical analysis?

Dave Coker — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:12:00 +0000

Sometimes called Charting, Technical Analysis has a long and rich history.

Let's find out more about it!

What is the FCFE model?

Dave Coker — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:06:00 +0000

When discussing the valuation of shares we sometimes talk about a free cash flow to equity model.

Let's find out what it is!

What is diversification?

Dave Coker — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:42:00 +0000

We ofen hear investors talking about diversification.

Let's take a look and make sure we understand what it means!

What is buy and hold?

Dave Coker — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:01:00 +0000

We often hear of "buy and hold" investors, but do you really know what they are up to?

Let's find out!

What is passive investing?

Dave Coker — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:17:00 +0000

Sometimes we hear the phrase passive investing, but do we really know what it meas?

Let's find out!

What is active management?

Dave Coker — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:54:00 +0000

Sometimes we see funds toutig active mangement, but do we understand what it means?

Let's find out!

What is concentraton risk?

Dave Coker — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:28:00 +0000

When investing and structing a portfolio its important we note Concentratø Risk, but whats it all about?

Let's find out!

What is liquidity risk?

Dave Coker — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:12:00 +0000

Another type of risk we have to know about is liquidity risk.

Let's learn about it!

What is credit risk?

Dave Coker — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:23:00 +0000

In finance we often hear the phrase "credit risk", but do we really understand what it means?

Let's find out!

What is risk?

Dave Coker — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:09:00 +0000

We often talk about risk, but do we really understand what risk in finance means?

Let's find out!

What is return?

Dave Coker — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:59:00 +0000

Return is a phrase you'll often hear about in Finance, but do we really know what it is?

Let's find out!

What are the Foreign Exchange markets?

Dave Coker — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:32:00 +0000

In our global economy understanding the Foreign Exchange, or FX market is a must.

So let's find out what it is!

What is the Fixed Income Market?

Dave Coker — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:27:00 +0000

We often hear about the Fixed Income, but do we really know what it means?

Let's find out!

What is an index?

Dave Coker — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 13:11:00 +0000

In finance we often talk about stock market indexes, or indices, but what are they?

Let's find out!

What is the risk free rate?

Dave Coker — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:42:00 +0000

In finance we often talk about the risk free rate, but are we sure we know what it means?

Let's find out!

What is preferred stock?

Dave Coker — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:23:00 +0000

Did you know that stock may be issued in varlous classes, for example common or preferred? What does it mean to own preferred stock?

Let's find out!

What is spread?

Dave Coker — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:03:00 +0000

In finance we often talk about spread. Sounds mysterious, what does it mean?

Let's find out!

What is the time value of money?

Dave Coker — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:53:00 +0000

Finance recognises the money has an inherent relationship with time. We call this the time value of money, but what does it mean?

Let's find out!

What is a dividend?

Dave Coker — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:39:00 +0000

Dividend is a word we hear often in finance, but what does it mean?

Let's find out!

What is an IPO?

Dave Coker — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 15:50:00 +0000

We often hear talk about IPOs, or initial public offerings, but what are they?

Let's find out!

What is liquidity?

Dave Coker — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:37:00 +0000

In finance we often talk about liquidity -- what is it?

Let's find out!

What is maturity?

Dave Coker — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:29:00 +0000

You'll sometimes hear maturity mentioned when we're discussing fixed income -- what's it mean?

Let's find out!

What is a market?

Dave Coker — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:25:00 +0000

You'll often hear talk about "the market" -- but what is it?

Let's find out!

what is a portflio?

Dave Coker — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:02:00 +0000

We've all heard of portfolios, but what are they in the context of finance?

Let's find out!

What is an OTC market?

Dave Coker — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:54:00 +0000

Sometimes we hear about something called OTC -- what is it?

Let's find out!

What is top down investing?

Dave Coker — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 11:40:00 +0000

You often hear talk about different appraches to investing, one of which is top down. What's it mean?

Let's find out!

What is total return?

Dave Coker — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 11:19:00 +0000

What's the difference between return and total return? Its a big difference and important you know.

Let's figure it out!

What is a derivative?

Dave Coker — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:02:00 +0000

Derivatives are these mysterious and allegedly dangerous financial instruments behind all sorts of crisis' and crashes. But what are they?

Let's find out!

What is a credit rating?

Dave Coker — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:53:00 +0000

What is a credit rating and why do we care about it?

Let's find out!

What is common stock?

Dave Coker — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:37:00 +0000

There are several different types of stock available. What is common stock and should you own it?

Let's find out!

What is a commodity?

Dave Coker — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:29:00 +0000

Commodities are a very important asset class in finance. But do you know what they are?

Let's find out!

What is the bond market?

Dave Coker — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:15:00 +0000

We often hear talk about bonds. Where are they traded?

Let's find out!

What is bottom up investing?

Dave Coker — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:03:00 +0000

Many investors follow an approach known as bottom up when selecting assets, but what does it mean?

Let's find out!

What are bills, notes or bonds?

Dave Coker — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:42:00 +0000

You'll often hear talk abiout bills, note or bonds. Do you really know what they are? Let's talk about this a little.

What is an asset?

Dave Coker — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:38:00 +0000

Another phrase that is often casually tossed about is "asset". Do you really know what an asset is -- from the finance perspective, that is?

Let's figure it out!!

What are options?

Dave Coker — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:04:00 +0000

In finance there are many strange and unusual instruments. One group in particular, options, are especially interesting. Lets see what they are!

What is the stock market?

Dave Coker — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:44:00 +0000

Everyone "knows" what the stock market is, but do they really?

We define the stock market and briefly discuss why stock markets exist.

What are the money markets?

Dave Coker — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:22:00 +0000

You'll often hear talk about "money markets". This episode briefly defines money markets, and gives you an idea about what instruments are traded there.

WHO AM I?

Dave Coker — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:42:00 +0000

Hey there! My name is Dave Coker

and I am not only a bona fide member of what we call Global Wall Street I’m also a Fintech Pioneer I started working in the field for Dow Jones in Manhattan back in 1987.