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Author: Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Tony turned a series of 2017 marijuana stock losses into a freelance career advocating for ETF investing. He currently holds a Master’s in Risk Management from Columbia University and is a Certified ETF Advisor (CETF®). Tony is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint (etfportfolioblueprint.com) and the Lead ETF Analyst for ETF Central, a partnership between Trackinsight and the NYSE. His analysis has also been featured in publications like Kiplinger, 24/7 Wall St., U.S. News & World Report, TheStreet, and Benzinga. Tony also provides independent content and marketing consulting services to various Canadian and U.S. ETF issuers. His editorial opinions for The Motley Fool remain independent and objective.

Recent Articles

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Investing

Interest Rates Aren’t Falling: Here’s What I’d Do With My TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's something sensible you can do today to ensure your financial well-being.

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Dividend Stocks

A TFSA Pick Yielding 7% With Dependable Cash Payments

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund's monthly $0.10-per-share distribution is like clockwork.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Dividend Stocks

A 3.5% Yielding Monthly Income ETF Every Canadian Should Review

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VDY might not be the highest-yielding dividend ETF, but it ranks among the best in terms of historical total returns.

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Investing

How Much Does a Typical Canadian Have in Their TFSA at 50?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's what the official stats from the CRA say about Gen X and their TFSA usage.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian ETFs Worth Buying and Holding in Your TFSA Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These 3 low-cost Canadian index ETFs provide exposure to the broad market, blue-chips and dividend stocks, respectively.

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Investing

Power Up Your TFSA: This TSX-Listed ETF Delivers Tax-Free Monthly Cash Flow

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

XDIV pays monthly income with a current 3.6% 12-month trailing yield.

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Investing

The TFSA Rules Around Global Investments That Many Canadians Don’t Know About

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Planning to own non-Canadian stocks in your TFSA? Give this article a read first.

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Investing

Why Government Bonds Are Starting to Look Worth a Second Look

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If you have a lower risk tolerance, an allocation to high-quality bonds could help you sleep better at night.

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dividend stocks are a good way to earn passive income
Dividend Stocks

How a TFSA Could Help You Earn $4,360 in Tax-Free Passive Income Each Year

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This income-focused ETF from BMO remains low-cost and highly diversified.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

Here’s Exactly How $14,000 in a TFSA Could Grow Into $47,600

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An S&P 500 Index ETF has historically compounded at a very favourable rate, and in a TFSA that's all yours…

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Dividend Stocks

A Strong TFSA Stock Offering a 6% Yield and Monthly Paycheques

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If you've ever eaten at Pizza Pizza, this TSX royalty stock could be a good "buy what you know" pick.

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Dividend Stocks

The Index Fund I’d Buy Today If I Wanted Decades of Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian ETF only holds stocks that have increased their dividends every year for at least 5 consecutive years.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Investing

Use a TFSA to Make $500 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Wringing your hands over the passive income math? This TSX monthly income fund makes planning much easier.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard Canadian dividend ETF pays monthly and has actually managed to beat the market.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Stocks Worth Owning When a Trade War Hits

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These TSX grocery stocks have a lower beta and could be more insulated from tariff volatility.

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Investing

How to Turn $25,000 in TFSA Savings Into a Steady Stream of Cash

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund pays a fixed $0.10 per share monthly distribution.

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Investing

Just Starting Out? 2 Simple ETFs That Any Canadian Investor Can Use

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two low-cost Vanguard and iShares index ETFs provide exposure to U.S. and Canadian stocks.

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Investing

Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Canada’s Infrastructure Boom

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada is on a quest to build back better, and this income ETF could be a good way to participate…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Monthly-Paying TSX Stock With a 6.3% Dividend Yield Worth Adding to Your Radar

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX oil and gas royalty cuts you a fat dividend check every month.

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Investing

How to Structure a TFSA to Bring In $500 a Month — Completely Tax-Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund's fixed $0.1 per share monthly payout makes calculations a breeze.

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Investing

This Is the TFSA Balance You’ll Likely Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's the passive income math using the 4% rule and a TFSA.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

2 Monthly Income ETFs With Impressive Yields Worth Considering

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these TSX monthly income ETFs use covered calls and leverage to boost yields to double digits.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Bring in $500 a Month — Completely Tax-Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX monthly income fund pays a $0.10 per share distribution, which makes planning easy.

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Investing

What a Typical Canadian TFSA Actually Looks Like at 55

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's what the official data from Canada Revenue says about TFSA usage for Gen X.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

Why I Keep Adding to This ETF and Never Plan to Stop

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ALLW is why I sleep well at night despite all the risks out there for my investments.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

This Monthly Income ETF Yields 12%, and Every Canadian Should Take Note

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

HDIF is geared for monthly income, but it comes with complexities due to the use of leverage and covered calls.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

The 1 Strategic Canadian ETF Every TFSA Should Have

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Is your portfolio heavy in Canadian dividend stocks? This diversified ETF can be a global counterweight.

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Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2026

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these ETFs target dividend-growth stocks, with one focused on Canada and the other on America.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

3 Canadian ETFs I’d Hold in a TFSA and Never Sell

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These Canadian equity ETFs are fairly affordable and diversified.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

The Best ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This S&P 500 ETF is low-cost and great for beginner investors.

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Investing

3 Major Red Flags the CRA Is Watching for Every TFSA Holder

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are some things you should not do in a TFSA to stay on the CRA's good side.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF: A Smart Buy for Long-Term Investors Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a breakdown of the practical differences between all three of Vanguard's S&P 500 ETFs.

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Investing

1 No-Brainer ETF to Buy If You Think Stocks Are Overvalued

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF targets U.S. value stocks using a rules-based index methodology.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

The Canadian ETFs Most Investors Are Overlooking Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Neither of these ETFs holds flashy companies, but they can make sense for contrarian investors.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these Canadian ETFs pay monthly dividends and can be great core holdings inside a TFSA.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Investing

The Best S&P 500 ETF to Invest $500 in Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I prefer BMO's S&P 500 ETF over the rest.

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Investing

Use a TFSA to Make $500 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Every share of this TSX income fund you buy will pay $0.10 monthly.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

My Top 3 Canadian ETF Picks Heading Into Market Uncertainty

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The stock market is highly volatile right now, but these defensive equity ETFs could help investors sleep better at night.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Looking for Market Defence? Canadian Dividend ETFs Are a One-Stop Solution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian dividend ETF focuses on companies that have increased payout for at least six consecutive years.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

3 ETFs to Buy Not Named VFV

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VFV is highly popular, but I think these other U.S. equity ETFs deserve a closer look.

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