Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

If You Had Invested $10,000 in Enbridge Stock in 2018, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

April 24, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Enbridge's big dividend yield isn't free money. Here's why.

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If You’d Invested $1,000 in AMC Stock 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You’d Have Now

April 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The moral of the story: buy blue-chip dividend stocks instead of meme stocks.

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Energy Stocks

If You’d Invested $5,000 in Brookfield Renewable Partners Stock in 2023, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

April 21, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how a $5,000 lump-sum investment in BEP.UN would have worked out from 2023 to present.

Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

April 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are five Canadian stocks that might be ideal for a beginner investment portfolio.

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Top 3 S&P 500 Index Funds

April 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are my top three picks when it comes to investing in the S&P 500 for Canadians.

Dividend Stocks

How Long Would It Take to Turn $20,000 Into $100,000 With TSX Dividend Stocks?

April 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how a historical investment in TSX dividend stocks would have fared.

Dividend Stocks

Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment

April 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just buy an S&P 500 index ETF and chill.

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What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

April 15, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VXC is a great way to kickstart a beginner investment portfolio

Dividend Stocks

iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XDIV) 2024 Review

April 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's all you need to know about XDIV as an ETF investor.

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Is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF a Millionaire Maker?

April 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how consistently investing in a total stock market index fund would have worked out historically

Dividend Stocks

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

April 9, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This index fund is perfect for pairing with a few choice Canadian stock picks.

Dividend Stocks

Low Risk Investors: Here’s Why You Should Keep Fortis Stock on Your Watchlist

April 8, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I like Fortis as a defensive buy-and-hold dividend stock.

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How to Invest in Private Equity With Brookfield Business Partners (TSX:BBU.UN)

April 8, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique Brookfield limited partnership can help you achieve private equity exposure in a portfolio.

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3 Secrets of RRSP Millionaires

March 26, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to optimize your RRSP for maximum long-term growth potential.

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Have $75,000 to Invest? Make an Average of $100/Week Tax Free

March 25, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This REIT ETF in a TFSA can produce some lucrative monthly income potential.

Energy Stocks

If You Had Invested $5,000 in Enbridge Stock in 2018, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

March 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Enbridge's high dividend yield hasn't made up for its dismal total returns.

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Top 3 S&P 500 Index Funds

March 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Looking for an S&P 500 index fund? Here are my top 3 picks.

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How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio in 2024 With Just $25,000

March 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would use ETFs to optimize a portfolio for passive income.

Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $7,000 in March 2024

March 18, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

When I'm all out of ideas, I default to a S&P 500 index fund.

Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $500 Every Month?

March 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two Hamilton ETFs could be the perfect way to achieve modest passive-income potential.

Stocks for Beginners

Waiting for a Market Pullback With the S&P 500 at All-Time Highs? Here’s Why You Probably Shouldn’t

March 15, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market.

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Passive Income: How Much to Invest to Get $6,000 Each Year

March 14, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how much you'll need to invest in an 11% yielding covered call ETF like HDIV to achieve $6,000 a…

Stocks for Beginners

Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment

March 14, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BMO's selection of asset-allocation ETFs are tailored for DIY, hands-off investors.

Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

March 14, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This index fund lets you invest in over 8,000 global stocks.

Stocks for Beginners

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This ETF

March 13, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just $500 can get you a share of the top 500 U.S. stocks with this low-cost ETF.

Dividend Stocks

Is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) a Millionaire Maker?

March 12, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying and holding VTI or VUN forever is probably a sensible thing to do.

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Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $1,000 Every Month?

March 12, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It depends on the investment, but here's the math for HYLD.

Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

March 12, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just buy XEQT and call it a day.

Dividend Stocks

iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (TSX:XRE): Why I Like this ETF Better Than a Rental Property

February 28, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

XRE is a great ETF for gaining exposure to the Canadian real estate sector.

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Nearing Retirement? These Stocks Are as Cautious as They Come

February 28, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two blue-chip Canadian utility players can help buttress a retirement portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

Forget the 4% Rule: Here’s What You Should Really Be Looking at During Retirement

February 27, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

When it comes to retirees, total return is better than a high yield.

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Could Investing $20,000 in ZSP Make You a Millionaire?

February 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why buying and holding an S&P 500 index ETF like ZSP could make you a millionaire.

Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

February 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a global, quality-focused ETF like ZGQ can be a good core strategy for beginners.

Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

February 21, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF provides newbie investors with a tailor-made portfolio of global stocks and bonds.

Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,000 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This Index Fund

February 20, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost beginner-friendly ETF is a great way to invest $1,000.

Stocks for Beginners

How to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2024

February 20, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would personally invest a $7,000 TFSA contribution.

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3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

February 18, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three Canadian stocks could be great picks for a defensively minded investor.

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Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This ETF

February 13, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF is a great way to put $500 to work across thousands of global stocks.

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Where to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution

February 10, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Unsure of what to do with a $7,000 TFSA contribution? Stick it in this ETF and chill.

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Have $75,000 to Invest? Make an Average of $465 Per Month Tax Free

February 9, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This monthly dividend ETF pays high yields from a portfolio of Canadian and U.S. real estate investments.

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