Macroeconomics For Investors | ft. The Plain Bagel

In this episode of Money & Macro Talks, economist Joeri Schaalspoort interviews Richard, a portfolio manager and YouTuber known as The Plain Bagel, about his work, investment strategies, and views on sensationalism in financial media. Richard discusses his full-time job managing client money, his YouTube channel focusing on basic investor education, and his avoidance of stock picks due to compliance and a desire to teach fundamental investing principles. The conversation covers various investment approaches, including technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and quantitative investing, with a focus on the importance of understanding macroeconomics, accounting, and risk management. Richard shares insights on the oil and gas industry, the influence of central bank policies, and the challenges of balancing ethical considerations with investment decisions, emphasizing the need for a balanced and well-informed approach to investing.