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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

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VXC is a great way to kickstart a beginner investment portfolio

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

Is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF a Millionaire Maker?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

3 Secrets of RRSP Millionaires

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Energy Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

Top 3 S&P 500 Index Funds

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $7,000 in March 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market.

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Investing

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

| 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…

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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exchange traded funds
Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just buy XEQT and call it a day.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

Nearing Retirement? These Stocks Are as Cautious as They Come

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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exchange traded funds
Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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exchange traded funds
Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

Where to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution

| 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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Investing

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

| 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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Investing

Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VCN) 2024 Review

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VCN is one of my favourite Canadian equity ETFs. Here's why.

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Investing

2 Things You Need to Know if You Buy the Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (TSX:VGRO) Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VGRO is an excellent ETF, but give this guide a read before you buy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why the Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (TSX:VGRO) Is One of My Favorite ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VGRO ticks all the right boxes when it comes to an ideal core portfolio holding.

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