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Finance Facts

865 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Whether you're cramming for a test, prepping for a job interview or just expanding your already awesome knowledge, you need the facts. Finance Facts. Each episode presents a single topic, typically lasting just a few minutes.

Presenter Dave Coker has over 25 years of Investment Banking and Financial Services experience, starting on Wall Street with Dow Jones in 1987, Dave moved to Deutsche Bank in 1992 where he spent the bulk of his career. Still with Deutsche Bank, Dave relocated to Europe in the late 1990s, later taking positions with ABN AMRO and Moody’s.

Dave started teaching finance in 2017 and quickly realised today’s students prefer to learn digitally, rather than by reading books. The problem with learning digitally is often fundamental financial concepts explored in the context of a broader topic.

Dave’s podcasts allows listeners to learn necessary financial facts. This helps sitting an exam, being interviewed for a job or just expanding your knowledge.

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Episodes

What is Day Trading?

January 28, 2022 14:55 - 2 minutes - 2.97 MB

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 Day Trading?

January 28, 2022 14:55 - 2 minutes - 2.97 MB

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?

January 27, 2022 15:02 - 1 minute - 2.07 MB

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

What is Regulation T?

January 27, 2022 15:02 - 1 minute - 2.07 MB

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?

January 26, 2022 14:46 - 1 minute - 2.18 MB

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 a Time Series?

January 26, 2022 14:46 - 1 minute - 2.18 MB

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?

January 25, 2022 14:40 - 1 minute - 1.92 MB

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 Securities research?

January 25, 2022 14:40 - 1 minute - 1.92 MB

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?

January 24, 2022 14:35 - 1 minute - 2.1 MB

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 Back Office?

January 24, 2022 14:35 - 1 minute - 2.1 MB

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?

January 23, 2022 14:48 - 1 minute - 1.86 MB

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 Middle Office?

January 23, 2022 14:48 - 1 minute - 1.86 MB

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?

January 22, 2022 15:44 - 1 minute - 2.32 MB

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

What is the Front Office?

January 22, 2022 15:44 - 1 minute - 2.32 MB

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?

January 21, 2022 15:02 - 2 minutes - 3.32 MB

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 Fund Accounting?

January 21, 2022 15:02 - 2 minutes - 3.32 MB

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?

January 20, 2022 11:14 - 1 minute - 2.37 MB

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

What is The SP 500 Dividend Aristocrats?

January 20, 2022 11:14 - 1 minute - 2.37 MB

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

What are Mid cap stocks?

January 19, 2022 16:12 - 1 minute - 2.6 MB

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

What are Mid cap stocks?

January 19, 2022 16:12 - 1 minute - 2.6 MB

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?

January 18, 2022 22:28 - 1 minute - 2.69 MB

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

What are Large cap stocks?

January 18, 2022 22:28 - 1 minute - 2.69 MB

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?

January 17, 2022 12:29 - 1 minute - 2.61 MB

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 Fund Administration?

January 17, 2022 12:29 - 1 minute - 2.61 MB

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?

January 16, 2022 17:46 - 1 minute - 2.49 MB

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

What is Crowdfunding?

January 16, 2022 17:46 - 1 minute - 2.49 MB

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

What is IFRS?

January 15, 2022 15:04 - 2 minutes - 2.9 MB

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 IFRS?

January 15, 2022 15:04 - 2 minutes - 2.9 MB

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?

January 14, 2022 16:18 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MB

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 Venture Round?

January 14, 2022 16:18 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MB

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?

January 13, 2022 15:21 - 1 minute - 2.64 MB

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 a Trustee?

January 13, 2022 15:21 - 1 minute - 2.64 MB

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?

January 12, 2022 14:50 - 1 minute - 2.26 MB

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

What is are Small cap stocks?

January 12, 2022 14:50 - 1 minute - 2.26 MB

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?

January 11, 2022 15:52 - 1 minute - 2.6 MB

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 Financial Risk Management?

January 11, 2022 15:52 - 1 minute - 2.6 MB

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?

January 10, 2022 18:49 - 1 minute - 2.43 MB

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 a Price wage spiral?

January 10, 2022 18:49 - 1 minute - 2.43 MB

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?

January 09, 2022 20:15 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB

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 Business Cycle?

January 09, 2022 20:15 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB

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 ?

January 08, 2022 17:13 - 1 minute - 2.05 MB

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 The Philips curve ?

January 08, 2022 17:13 - 1 minute - 2.05 MB

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?

January 07, 2022 17:43 - 1 minute - 1.81 MB

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 Gross National Product?

January 07, 2022 17:43 - 1 minute - 1.81 MB

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?

January 06, 2022 15:49 - 1 minute - 2.2 MB

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

What is a Structured Product?

January 06, 2022 15:49 - 1 minute - 2.2 MB

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

What is a Merchant Bank?

January 05, 2022 18:35 - 5 seconds - 210 KB

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 a Merchant Bank?

January 05, 2022 18:35 - 5 seconds - 210 KB

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?

January 04, 2022 14:52 - 1 minute - 2.18 MB

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 are The Greeks?

January 04, 2022 14:52 - 1 minute - 2.18 MB

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!