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Jeff Desjardins

Founder and Publisher at Visual Capitalist
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A founder of Visual Capitalist, Jeff holds a BCom from the Sauder School of Business at UBC. Jeff believes that a fusion of information and design can bring investors unique insight in a way that has never been done before. Originally hailing from Penticton, BC, Jeff is also an avid traveller, ...more
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Chart: 14% Of Americans Have Negative Wealth
Thursday, August 4, 2016 5:53 PM EDT
According to the New York Federal Reserve, 14% of the U.S. population lives in households that have “negative” wealth. In other words, these are households that have more debts piled up than assets, which puts their net worth in minus territory.
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31 Incredible Facts About Gold
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 2:00 PM EDT
Gold doesn’t just “talk the talk”; it walks the walk, because it's backed up by impressive chemical properties and uses and been used as a monetary metal for thousands of years by ancient civilizations
In this article: GLD
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Chart: The Rise And Fall Of Yahoo
Friday, July 29, 2016 6:33 PM EDT
The 20 year roller coaster for Yahoo finally ends - for much less than companies it once could have bought (Google) or who wanted to buy it (Microsoft).
In this article: VZ, YHOO Also: GOOG, MSFT, META, GOOGL
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These 3 Animated Charts Capture The Economic Rise Of Asia
Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:06 PM EDT
The economic rise of Asia has been swift, but it has also been a little reckless at times. China’s rapid spending and investment has come at a price. The country is now saddled with a massive debt bomb that could detonate at any moment.
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Chart: One Reason A Brexit Makes Sense
Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:15 PM EDT
Economic authorities and pundits have been vocal about the potential economic consequences of a Brexit. The main argument here is that a lack of access to the single market will hurt the UK economy, and this could prove to be very true in time.
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America’s Multi-Billion Dollar Sports Betting Industry
Monday, July 18, 2016 2:30 PM EDT
In 2015, Americans bet $149 billion illegally on sporting events. Sports betting is a thriving underground business. A recent example of this is Super Bowl 50, which is estimated to have fetched a record-breaking $4.1 billion in illegal bets.
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19 Weird Crowdfunding Campaigns That Failed Spectacularly
Thursday, July 14, 2016 5:01 PM EDT
Crowdfunding has been a game-changer for getting new products off the ground.
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The Volatile History Of Crude Oil Markets
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 2:14 PM EDT
Crude oil is the world’s most actively traded commodity, and oil-related trades are a staple for traders, hedgers, investors around the globe.
In this article: OIL, UCO, USO
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The Decline Of Coal In Three Charts
Friday, July 1, 2016 3:00 PM EDT
Coal is cheap and found almost everywhere, but it’s also extremely easy to scale with. If you need more power, just burn more coal.
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Apple Is Becoming A One Trick Pony
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 2:50 PM EDT
It’s now clear to investors that perhaps there is a ceiling for iPhone sales in the future – and even if it isn’t here yet, it raises the urgent question of what Apple’s next big ticket product will be.
In this article: AAPL
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The Wealth Inequality Problem In One Chart
Friday, June 17, 2016 2:47 PM EDT
Across the board, Americans are finding that the “system” isn’t working for most people in its current state.
In this article: SHV, SHY
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Tesla’s Rise Has Inspired A Dozen New EV Rivals
Monday, May 30, 2016 1:10 PM EDT
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk should be blushing.
In this article: TSLA
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The Shift To A Cashless Society Is Snowballing
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 1:15 PM EDT
Love it or hate it, cash is playing an increasingly less important role in society.
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