Finance Facts
865 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhether 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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What is Fractional Reserve Banking?
January 03, 2022 14:41 - 2 minutes - 3 MBOk 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 Fractional Reserve Banking?
January 03, 2022 14:41 - 2 minutes - 3 MBOk 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?
January 02, 2022 14:59 - 1 minute - 1.98 MBGosh 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 a Black Swan?
January 02, 2022 14:59 - 1 minute - 1.98 MBGosh 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?
January 01, 2022 15:03 - 1 minute - 2.61 MBNow 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 Flight to Quality?
January 01, 2022 15:03 - 1 minute - 2.61 MBNow 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?
December 31, 2021 14:27 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBOk another concept that is sort of obscure but is not without followers is The Mens underwear index So let’s discuss it
What is The Mens underwear index?
December 31, 2021 14:27 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBOk 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 ?
December 30, 2021 21:48 - 1 minute - 2.56 MBOk Credit Default Swaps are an extremely important derivative that you really need to know about. So let’s discuss!
What is a Credit Default Swap ?
December 30, 2021 21:48 - 1 minute - 2.56 MBOk Credit Default Swaps are an extremely important derivative that you really need to know about. So let’s discuss!
What is The Hemline Index?
December 29, 2021 15:21 - 54 seconds - 1.32 MBOk the Hemline Index is a pretty interesting concept so we’re gonna briefly discuss it. Let’s go!
What is The Hemline Index?
December 29, 2021 15:21 - 54 seconds - 1.32 MBOk the Hemline Index is a pretty interesting concept so we’re gonna briefly discuss it. Let’s go!
What is Quantitative Easing?
December 28, 2021 16:22 - 2 minutes - 3.4 MBOk now Quantitative Easing is often in the news due to the actions of Central Banks. So its important you know about it!
What is Quantitative Easing?
December 28, 2021 16:22 - 2 minutes - 3.4 MBOk 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?
December 27, 2021 16:38 - 1 minute - 2.44 MBAll right a fascinating term you’ll often in criticisms of capitalism is Vulture fund. So let’s discuss it!
What is a Vulture fund?
December 27, 2021 16:38 - 1 minute - 2.44 MBAll right a fascinating term you’ll often in criticisms of capitalism is Vulture fund. So let’s discuss it!
What is implied volatility?
December 26, 2021 14:42 - 1 minute - 2.21 MBWow implied volatility is an excellent topic from options pricing so you need to know a little bit about it. Let’s go!
What is implied volatility?
December 26, 2021 14:42 - 1 minute - 2.21 MBWow 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?
December 25, 2021 14:32 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBOk, 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 Insurance underwriting?
December 25, 2021 14:32 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBOk, 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?
December 24, 2021 17:56 - 1 minute - 2.04 MBOk 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 the FOMC?
December 24, 2021 17:56 - 1 minute - 2.04 MBOk 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?
December 23, 2021 14:10 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MBOk 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 FASB?
December 23, 2021 14:10 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MBOk 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?
December 22, 2021 14:23 - 1 minute - 2.5 MBNow 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 is a Prime Brokerage?
December 22, 2021 14:23 - 1 minute - 2.5 MBNow 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?
December 21, 2021 15:23 - 1 minute - 2.07 MBNow another very interesting phrase from trading is Stop Orders. SO, you just know we’re gonna talk about them. Let’s go!
What are Stop Orders?
December 21, 2021 15:23 - 1 minute - 2.07 MBNow 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?
December 20, 2021 15:54 - 2 minutes - 3.24 MBThe phrase "Systemic banking crisis" describes an event that regulators do everything they can to avoid. So let’s discuss!
What is a Systemic banking crisis?
December 20, 2021 15:54 - 2 minutes - 3.24 MBThe phrase "Systemic banking crisis" describes an event that regulators do everything they can to avoid. So let’s discuss!
What is Monetary Stability?
December 19, 2021 14:59 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBOk now, Monetary Stability is an important concept from macroeconomics, so you really have to know something about it. Let’s go!
What is Monetary Stability?
December 19, 2021 14:59 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBOk 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 ?
December 18, 2021 22:30 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MBOk 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 Wealth Fund ?
December 18, 2021 22:30 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MBOk 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?
December 17, 2021 14:17 - 1 minute - 2.76 MBWow 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 Sovereign Default?
December 17, 2021 14:17 - 1 minute - 2.76 MBWow 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?
December 16, 2021 13:57 - 2 minutes - 3.19 MBNow 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 a Bank Run?
December 16, 2021 13:57 - 2 minutes - 3.19 MBNow 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?
December 15, 2021 19:39 - 1 minute - 1.76 MBOk The Money Supply is another term from macroeconomics that you really need to know about. So let’s discuss it!
What is The Money Supply?
December 15, 2021 19:39 - 1 minute - 1.76 MBOk 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?
December 14, 2021 14:59 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBNow 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 Investment Trust?
December 14, 2021 14:59 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBNow 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?
December 13, 2021 15:39 - 1 minute - 2.74 MBOk now, Institutional Investor is a very important market participant. So you clearly need to know something about the phrase!
What is an Institutional Investor?
December 13, 2021 15:39 - 1 minute - 2.74 MBOk 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 ?
December 12, 2021 15:22 - 1 minute - 2.39 MBok, another term from financial engineering you’ll need to know about is The LIBOR–OIS spread. So let’s discuss it!
What is The LIBOR–OIS spread ?
December 12, 2021 15:22 - 1 minute - 2.39 MBok, 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 ?
December 11, 2021 18:33 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBNow 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 Linked Note ?
December 11, 2021 18:33 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBNow 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?
December 10, 2021 11:39 - 1 minute - 2.28 MBNow Credit Event is an excellent term from Credit Derivatives. So let’s talk about it!
What is a Credit Event?
December 10, 2021 11:39 - 1 minute - 2.28 MBNow Credit Event is an excellent term from Credit Derivatives. So let’s talk about it!