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Finance Facts

865 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 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 a Developing Market ?

August 06, 2021 11:53 - 2 minutes - 3.42 MB

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 Developing Market ?

August 06, 2021 11:53 - 2 minutes - 3.42 MB

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?

August 05, 2021 13:36 - 1 minute - 2.66 MB

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 Developed Market?

August 05, 2021 13:36 - 1 minute - 2.66 MB

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?

August 04, 2021 17:12 - 2 minutes - 3.11 MB

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 a non-recourse loan?

August 04, 2021 17:12 - 2 minutes - 3.11 MB

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?

August 03, 2021 16:32 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MB

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 Tax Expense?

August 03, 2021 16:32 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MB

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?

August 02, 2021 12:10 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MB

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 Commodity Supercycle?

August 02, 2021 12:10 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MB

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?

August 01, 2021 13:47 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MB

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

What is a Tracker Fund?

August 01, 2021 13:47 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MB

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

What is Hyperinflation?

July 31, 2021 10:34 - 1 minute - 2.62 MB

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 Hyperinflation?

July 31, 2021 10:34 - 1 minute - 2.62 MB

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?

July 30, 2021 13:27 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MB

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 Dividend Yield?

July 30, 2021 13:27 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MB

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?

July 29, 2021 13:34 - 2 minutes - 2.96 MB

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 BitcoinMining?

July 29, 2021 13:34 - 2 minutes - 2.96 MB

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 ?

July 29, 2021 12:51 - 2 minutes - 3.12 MB

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 ESG Investing ?

July 29, 2021 12:51 - 2 minutes - 3.12 MB

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?

July 28, 2021 12:36 - 2 minutes - 3.6 MB

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

What is Financial accounting?

July 28, 2021 12:36 - 2 minutes - 3.6 MB

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?

July 27, 2021 10:04 - 2 minutes - 3.73 MB

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 are Assets under management?

July 27, 2021 10:04 - 2 minutes - 3.73 MB

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 ?

July 26, 2021 10:47 - 3 minutes - 4.43 MB

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 Payable ?

July 26, 2021 10:47 - 3 minutes - 4.43 MB

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 ?

July 25, 2021 10:29 - 2 minutes - 3.45 MB

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 Accounts Receivable ?

July 25, 2021 10:29 - 2 minutes - 3.45 MB

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 ?

July 24, 2021 12:39 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MB

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 Revenue recognition ?

July 24, 2021 12:39 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MB

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?

July 23, 2021 17:04 - 2 minutes - 3.15 MB

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

What is asset allocation?

July 23, 2021 17:04 - 2 minutes - 3.15 MB

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?

July 22, 2021 12:05 - 1 minute - 2.4 MB

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

What is a Zombie company?

July 22, 2021 12:05 - 1 minute - 2.4 MB

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 ?

July 21, 2021 15:30 - 1 minute - 2.49 MB

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 The Altman Z-Score ?

July 21, 2021 15:30 - 1 minute - 2.49 MB

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 ?

July 20, 2021 12:22 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB

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

What is Real Return ?

July 20, 2021 12:22 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB

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 ?

July 19, 2021 13:30 - 2 minutes - 2.93 MB

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 Momentum Investing ?

July 19, 2021 13:30 - 2 minutes - 2.93 MB

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?

July 18, 2021 15:05 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MB

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

What is Arbitrage?

July 18, 2021 15:05 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MB

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

What is asset turnover?

July 17, 2021 12:59 - 2 minutes - 2.95 MB

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 asset turnover?

July 17, 2021 12:59 - 2 minutes - 2.95 MB

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?

July 16, 2021 13:37 - 2 minutes - 3.26 MB

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

What is Inflation?

July 16, 2021 13:37 - 2 minutes - 3.26 MB

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

What is the Current Ratio ?

July 15, 2021 13:11 - 2 minutes - 2.9 MB

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 the Current Ratio ?

July 15, 2021 13:11 - 2 minutes - 2.9 MB

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 ?

July 14, 2021 13:44 - 2 minutes - 3.63 MB

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

What is EBITDA ?

July 14, 2021 13:44 - 2 minutes - 3.63 MB

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