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Author: Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Tony started investing during the 2017 marijuana stock bubble. After incurring some hilarious losses on various poor stock picks, he now adheres to Bogleheads-style passive investing strategies using index ETFs. Tony graduated in 2023 from Columbia University with a Master's degree in risk management. He holds the Certified ETF Advisor (CETF®) designation from The ETF Institute. Tony's work has also appeared in U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, NYSE ETF Central, NASDAQ Fundinsight, Cboe ETF Market, TheStreet, and Benzinga. He is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint (https://etfportfolioblueprint.com)

Recent Articles

top TSX stocks to buy
Investing

How Canadians Can Invest in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones With ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are you interested in U.S. stocks? Here are three ways you can add them to your portfolio via index ETFs.

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Investing

The Only Index Fund I’d Buy and Never Sell

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I would be comfortable holding this index ETF through the worst recessions and bear markets.

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Energy Stocks

A Hands-Off Canadian Energy Stock That Cuts You a Cheque Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Owning shares of FRU is like striking oil in your backyard, but better.

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Tech Stocks

The Canadian Company Wall Street Is Ignoring — and Why That’s Your Opportunity

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I don't usually pick stocks, but this TSXV naval defence startup is going on my watchlist.

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Investing

How to Invest Like Ray Dalio With This All-Weather ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ALLW is a highly unique hedge fund like ETF that may be enticing to advanced investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Canadian Investors: Read This Warning Before Investing in a Gold or Silver Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's the difference between gold and silver ETFs versus CEFs, and why I like the former more.

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Investing

Why I Like Gold Streaming Stocks More than Gold Mining Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If you want gold exposure through stocks, consider streamers instead of miners.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Overthink it: The Best $21,000 TFSA Approach to Start 2026

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If I had $21,000 to start a TFSA with, I would split it between these two ETFs.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Start 2026 Strong: 3 Canadian ETFs for Smart Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These Canadian equity index ETFs are low-cost and can appeal to a variety of investors.

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian REIT ETFs pay high but tax-inefficient yields, so a TFSA is the best place to hold them.

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Investing

The TFSA’s Hidden Fine Print When it Comes to U.S. Investments

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TFSA's tax-free status has one big asterisk when it comes to dividends from U.S. investments.

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Investing

The Best $10,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Splitting $10,000 between these diversified low-cost index funds creates a sound long-term global stock portfolio.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2026

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I am bullish on real estate and infrastructure for 2026, and these two ETF picks reflect that.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2026

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These all-in-one asset allocation ETFs are among my top picks for 2026.

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Investing

This Aggressive Savings Strategy Can Help Make Up for Lost Time

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Aggressive dollar-cost averaging into an S&P 500 index ETF in a TFSA could help investors make up for lost time.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

A 10% Yield Monthly Income ETF Every Canadian Should Review

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Like Canadian bank dividends? This ETF uses covered calls to enhance yield, but at the cost of capped upside.

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Retirement

Retirement Planning: How to Generate $2,000 in Monthly Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund pays a fixed $0.10-per-share monthly distribution, which can make retirement planning easier.

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

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs to Buy for High-Yield Passive Income in 2026

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these Hamilton ETFs deliver +10% yields with monthly payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Earn $500 a Month With No Tax

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX fund is all you need in a TFSA for tax-free passive income every month.

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Dividend Stocks

My Single ‘Forever’ TFSA Stock Pick

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Even with Warren Buffett gone, Berkshire Hathaway remains a buy-and-hold forever stock for me.

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Investing

How to Build a Retirement Portfolio That Actually Generates Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This balanced ETF can be a one-stop solution for income-focused retirees.

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

Power Up Your Defences: Canadian Utility ETFs for Steady Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These utility ETFs use leverage and covered calls to turn a defensive sector into a higher-yielding income tool.

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Investing

The 4.8 Percent Monthly Income ETF That Canadians Should Know About

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

While concentrated in the Canadian financial sector, this income ETF is diversified across stocks, bonds, and preferred shares.

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Investing

What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how the current trend of interest rate cuts and pauses could affect some ETFs.

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Investing

Balance Your TFSA: A Top Strategic Canadian ETF to Own

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Is your TFSA too heavy in Canadian stocks? This Vanguard ETF could help balance it out.

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Investing

Why Chasing High Yields Is the Fastest Way to Lose Money

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Read this before you get suckered into a yield trap.

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Energy Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 6.5% Yield With Constant Paycheques

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I love this TSX oil & gas royalty as a high-yield passive income stock.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

A Magnificent ETF I’d Buy for Relative Safety

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF invests in Canadian stocks but with a tilt towards the least volatile bunch.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian ETFs to Buy With $100 on the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three low-cost Canadian index ETFs particularly suitable for beginner investors.

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

A Canadian Bank ETF I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian bank ETF employs light leverage to boost returns and yield, at the cost of higher fees and risk.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Balance Your TFSA: A Top Strategic Canadian ETF to Own

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF can help you diversify internationally beyond North American stocks.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

3 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining just three low-cost index ETFs results in a diversified TFSA portfolio.

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Investing

Building Your TFSA: Why Canadian Stocks Should Still Be Your First Choice

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

There are good reasons beyond patriotism to overweight Canadian stocks inside a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Passive-Income ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these monthly income ETFs target dividend-paying Canadian stocks with above-average yields.

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Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Berkshire Hathaway breaks the "don't put all your eggs in one basket" rule.

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Investing

The CRA Is Watching Your TFSA: 3 Dangers to Avoid

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a TFSA comes with great power, but also great responsibility.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why I Can’t Bring Myself to Touch XIU With a 10‑Foot Pole

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Despite XIU's legacy and size, there are cheaper and more tax efficient S&P/TSX 60 ETFs available now.

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

Want a $1 Million Retirement? Look at These 3 Canadian ETFs to Hold for Decades

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These low-cost Vanguard ETFs own Canadian stocks and are great for beginner investors.

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

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard dividend ETF duo is low-cost and fairly diversified.

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Investing

Got $100,000? The 1 ETF I’d Buy Today and Never Sell

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF uses the legendary "all-weather" hedge fund strategy pioneered by Ray Dalio and Bridgewater Associates.

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