'Bloomberg ETF IQ' (07/03/2019) - Fintech Expands Across the Time of Financial History

The video explores the evolution of financial technology, starting with ancient Mesopotamian financial planning tools like the dream tablet used for forecasting cattle growth. It highlights the consistent trend of overly optimistic return assumptions throughout history. The video then transitions to the 19th century, discussing the ticker tape's role in democratizing investing by providing real-time stock information. Finally, it draws parallels between historical and modern financial trends, such as low yields and riskier investments, culminating in a crisis in Argentina in 1898.

Discuss the significance of the yield of livestock in ancient financial planning as compared to modern financial instruments.

What parallels can be drawn between the financial practices of the 1800s and today's investment strategies?