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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

Stocks for Beginners

How Investing in Stocks Can Protect You From Inflation

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Historically, stocks have been the best long-term hedge against inflation. Here's why.

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Investing

How I’d Invest $1,000 in December to Make Easy Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO ETFs offer high yields and monthly dividends for income-hungry investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Turn $10,000 Into $545,507

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Holding an S&P 500 index fund over many decades could be a great hands-off growth investing strategy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are some easy investment options for low- and high-risk investors alike.

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $340-$380 Tax Free Each Month Into the Future

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yield dividend ETFs can help TFSA investors maximize tax-free income.

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Stocks for Beginners

No Savings at 40? 2 Totally Doable Ways to Get Started in the Stock Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using index and all-in-one ETFs can be a great way to kick-start your investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Earn Tax-Free Income in 2023 to Supplement Your OAS and CPP Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yielding ETFs can help retirees meet their retirement income needs.

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Investing

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two BMO covered call ETFs have high yields above 6% and are great for income investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

December 2022: Is it Better to Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market or Keep Investing for Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market. Diversify and stay the course.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d invest $1,000 in December to Make Easy Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO covered call ETFs are great for generating passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

My Favourite Investing Ideas on the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investors can bet on TSX energy and bank stocks using these two ETFs.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today If I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An all-in-one ETF makes for a great "set-it-and-forget-it" TFSA holding.

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Investing

2 Unstoppable Investments Everyone Needs in Their TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Your TFSA is a great place to put high-growth and income-yielding investments.

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Stocks for Beginners

Zero Savings? Do This to Save for Your Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund could help you jump-start your retirement portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest $50,000 for Retirement if I Had to Start From Scratch

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A lazy portfolio of just three ETFs might be all an investor really needs.

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TFSA: Invest $50,000 and Get $290-$340/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these BMO ETFs pay yields above 7% right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

November 2022: Is it Better to Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market or Keep Investing for Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market. Diversify and stay the course.

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Stocks for Beginners

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $1,200,000: Here’s How

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing is a get-rich-slow game. Here's a possible long-term strategy to retire as a millionaire.

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Investing

2 Ways to Generate Income in Retirement Without Going Back to Work

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two ETFs can help retirees obtain a steady stream of investment income.

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Stocks for Beginners

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $1,800,000: Here’s How

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The power of compounding, passive investing, and diversification can help long-term investors get rich.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: Here’s an Absolutely Brilliant Way to Earn Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three ETFs offer yields above 4% with very low risk for passive income investments.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to 10X Your Retirement Savings While Barely Lifting a Finger

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Passive investing is a great way to grow your portfolio without doing any work.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest $20,000 Today if I had to Start From Scratch

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If I could go back in time, I would stick to this all-in-one ETF.

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Investing

Canadian Investors: This Is a Once-in-a-Generation Buying Opportunity

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The NASDAQ 100 back at 2020 levels, which could be a great entry point for bullish U.S. tech investors.

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Energy Stocks

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two energy sector ETFs have high yields above 5% and are great for income investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Ways to Turn $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement Savings

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These four tried-and-true investment strategies can help you turn $100,000 into $1 million over time.

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Stocks for Beginners

No Savings at 30? The Lazy Way to Jumpstart Your Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These all-in-one ETFs make for great "lazy" investment portfolios.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Unstoppable Investments Everyone Needs in Their TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 are great investments for a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: Invest $25,000 and Get $150/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are you looking for high monthly income? These ETFs offer competitive yields.

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Stocks for Beginners

TSX Bear Market: Where to Invest $10,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing during a bear market is a great way to snap up stocks at a discount.

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Stocks for Beginners

Down -25%, is it Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Markets are highly volatile right now. Here's a safe strategy for conquering fear and investing wisely.

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Stocks for Beginners

No Savings at 40? Warren Buffett’s Method Could Help You Get Rich

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It's never too late to begin investing. Here's how you can use Warren Buffett's advice to build a nest egg.

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Stocks for Beginners

S&P 500 Bear Market: Where to Invest $10,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It can be tough investing during a bear market. Here are two possible options for risk-seeking and risk-averse investors alike.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Canadian Dividend ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These funds provide a all-in-one portfolio of top Canadian dividend stocks.

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Bank Stocks

Own All Six Canadian Bank Stocks and Earn a 4% Dividend Yield With This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF is a great way to hold all six big Canadian bank stocks at a low price.

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Investing

How to Earn a Safe 3.5% Yield in Your TFSA or RRSP with Very Low Risk

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These ETFs offer maximum protection against market volatility while still earning you a decent income.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Start Investing with Little Money

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These all-in-one ETFs are ideal for new investors with a small amount to invest because they reduce risk while taking…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Start Investing With Little Money

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs are a great way for beginner investors to start building a portfolio with little capital.

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Investing

2 Ultra-Low Risk ETFs That Yield Over 3.5%

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These ETFs invest in high-interest savings accounts and are as safe as it gets.

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Energy Stocks

2 Inflation-Fighting Canadian Energy Sector ETFs to Buy

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These energy sector ETFs can help fight inflation.

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