Regulators are going after the private exchange operations of European banks.

Why dark pools became a bad dream for European banks

In the end, stock splits are all about making shares more appealing to investors. 

Explaining the stock split: Some financial gymnastics

Why investing in ETFs can be like playing with fire.

What the heck does ETF stand for? An explainer

When it comes to investing: keep it simple, stupid.

Explainer: Why dollar cost averaging is stupid smart

Restructuring sounds scary because it's often associated with bankruptcy.

Drowning in debt? Consider a restructuring

Google's profit dropped 11 percent and the company's stock jumped. How does that work? 

When a company gives &#039;guidance&#039;: An explainer

An index is quite simply a basket of shares.

What is an index fund?: An explainer

When we feel wealthy, we spend more. It’s called the wealth effect.

How feeling rich helps the economy: An explainer

Compounding is one of the best tools out there to build wealth.

The magic of compounding: An explainer

There are a million get-rich schemes out there, but here's one of the oldest: borrowing.

How borrowing money can create wealth: Explainer

Senior Producer Paddy Hirsch of Marketplace, the public radio business show, makes complicated financial concepts easy to understand in this entertaining, informative video series.

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These podcasts are excellent. Can you do one on China devaluing their currency?

Currency devaluation

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Now the Federal Reserve has effectively cut the target lending rate to zero, it only has one more weapon in its arsenal. Quantitative easing. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains what this "nuclear option" it is, and what the Fed hopes it'...

Quantitative easing

In stories about the auto companies and the banks, we've been hearing about debt-to-equity swaps and exchanging preferred shares for common stock. To understand how those work, you need to understand a company's capital structure. Senior...

Capital structure

Many small businesses get the cash they need to operate and expand from so-called factors. One of the biggest factors in the business is CIT, and with CIT on the ropes, small businesses are worried. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains what factoring is...

Factoring

Most economists agree that inflation of about 2% or 3% annually is a natural function of a growing economy. But people are worried government stimulus measures could spark much higher inflation. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains

Inflation

Confused about the theory of how interest rates can affect economic growth? Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch is here with a handy analogy.

Interest rates

Marketplace's Paddy Hirsch explains what QE3 is supposed to do for the economy.

The economic effects of quantitative easing

If you've been following what the Federal Reserve is doing with the interest rate of late, you have probably heard them talk about the yield curve...

WHITEBOARD: What is a yield curve?

Often conflated, often confused, fiscal and monetary policies take very different approaches to influence the economy. And they rely on two very ...

WHITEBOARD: Fiscal policy vs. monetary policy

Private equity funds are groups of investors that flip companies for a profit. It’s the technique they use that makes them special, as senior producer Paddy Hirsch explains.

Private equity explained

Credit default swaps? They're complicated -- and scary! The receipt you get when you pre-order your Thanksgiving turkey? Not so much. But they have a lot in common: They're both derivatives. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.

Derivatives: An explanation

It's a vital part of the financial system, and the government is considering changes to it.

The &#039;repo&#039; market

Learn the difference between secured and unsecured debt -- a lesson that Irish taxpayers could use as they face the prospect of footing the bill for the bailout of state-owned Anglo Irish Bank. 

What&#039;s the difference: Secured vs. unsecured bonds

The London Interbank Offered Rate, explained.

So what is LIBOR, exactly?

The Federal Reserve said this week it will no longer buy mortgage backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some people worry mortgage rates could rise as a result. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains why.

Fannie, Freddie and the Fed

Big bets on an obscure index lay at the heart of JPMorgan's losses this week. Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains how an index of CDS works.


What&#039;s an index of credit default swaps?

So Facebook has filed to go public. How exactly does an initial public offering work? Marketplace's Paddy Hirsch explains.

What’s an IPO?

It's the title of a dubious financing transaction that Lehman Brothers used in 2008 to make its balance sheet look healthier than it really was. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch takes a stab at explaining how Repo 105 worked.

Repo 105

Dividend recapitalization: private equity shenanigans or sound common sense? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains how it works.

Explaining dividend recapitalization

The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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 Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments).  Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.   Learn More   Discuss show and Read the Transcript    Join Ted's mailing list at CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com    Join the  Capital Allocators Forum   Write a review on   iTunes   Follow Ted on twitter at  @tseides    For more episodes go to CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast

Capital Allocators

Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments). Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.  Learn More <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss show and Read the Transcript</a> Join Ted's mailing list at <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com</a> Join the <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/forum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Capital Allocators Forum</a> Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/capital-allocators-with-ted-seides/id1223764016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> Follow Ted on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tseides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @tseides</a> For more episodes go to <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast</a>

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Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

Masters in Business

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

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The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents' identities were stolen. At that time, in the early 90s, consumer protection services for identity theft victims were basically non-existent. So the family dealt with the consequences as best they could. But then when Axton got to college, she realized that her identity had been stolen as well. Her credit score was in the lowest 2%.  As she was working to restore her credit, she inadvertently discovered who had stolen the family's identity. It would change everything forever.   View the photograph Axton describes here.   Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our newsletter, The Accomplice. If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by Julienne Alexander.

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When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents' identities were stolen. At that time, in the early 90s, consumer protection services for identity theft victims were basically non-existent. So the family dealt with the consequences as best they could. But then when Axton got to college, she realized that her identity had been stolen as well. Her credit score was in the lowest 2%.  As she was working to restore her credit, she inadvertently discovered who had stolen the family's identity. It would change everything forever.   View the photograph Axton describes <a href="http://thisiscriminal.com/episode-51-money-tree-8-23-2016/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.   <a href="https://thisiscriminal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Criminal</a> is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: <a href="http://thisiscriminal.us13.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&amp;id=222e220f7c&amp;e=08e90c50c7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes.com/CriminalShow.</a> Say hello on <a href="https://twitter.com/CriminalShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsCriminal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/criminal_podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Sign up for our newsletter, <a href="http://thisiscriminal.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&amp;id=a7d08cb6bd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Accomplice.</a> If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a <a href="http://www.thisiscriminal.com/about#howToListen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Listen guide</a> based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by <a href="http://www.yssrs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julienne Alexander</a>.

Episode 51: Money Tree

[Part 3 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… This is the chilling conclusion to Jonestown. Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3

Casefile True Crime

[Part 3 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… This is the chilling conclusion to Jonestown. Episode narrated by the <a href="https://twitter.com/casefilehost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a> Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit <a href="http://casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3</a>

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Currency devaluation

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Currency devaluation

Best weekly hand curated episodes for learning

APM: Marketplace Whiteboard

Latest release on Jul 14, 2014

Best weekly hand curated episodes for learning

All 105 episodes from oldest to newest

Why dark pools became a bad dream for European banks

Explaining the stock split: Some financial gymnastics

What the heck does ETF stand for? An explainer

Explainer: Why dollar cost averaging is stupid smart

Drowning in debt? Consider a restructuring

When a company gives 'guidance': An explainer

What is an index fund?: An explainer

How feeling rich helps the economy: An explainer

The magic of compounding: An explainer

How borrowing money can create wealth: Explainer

APM: Marketplace Whiteboard

Updated 5 days ago

iTunes Ratings

BRAVO!!!!!!

Currency devaluation

iTunes Ratings

BRAVO!!!!!!

Currency devaluation

Best weekly hand curated episodes for learning

APM: Marketplace Whiteboard

Latest release on Jul 14, 2014

Best weekly hand curated episodes for learning

All 105 episodes from oldest to newest

Why dark pools became a bad dream for European banks

Explaining the stock split: Some financial gymnastics

What the heck does ETF stand for? An explainer

Explainer: Why dollar cost averaging is stupid smart

Drowning in debt? Consider a restructuring

When a company gives &#039;guidance&#039;: An explainer

What is an index fund?: An explainer

How feeling rich helps the economy: An explainer

The magic of compounding: An explainer

How borrowing money can create wealth: Explainer

When a company gives 'guidance': An explainer