AI's Hidden Debt Problem Explained
Disclosure: Richard has ETF exposure to all the companies mentioned in the video, and directly owns shares of Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft. Link to spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MLIF4L3p8AzvIbITtO4acHlJzCvB-gNGPH7lALTFmK0/edit?usp=sharing 00:00 - Introduction 03:01 - Big Tech's Balance Sheet 05:56 - Categories of Off-Balance Sheet Items 06:20 - Non-Cancelable Contractual Commitments 08:49 - Funding/Construction Commitments 09:40 - Uncommenced Leases 11:20 - Financial Backstops/Guarantees 15:14 - Putting Things in Context 19:10 - The Risks Headlines have been circulating about AI's hidden debt problem - how bad is it really? We dive into the numbers in today's video. DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer…
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