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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

Stocks for Beginners

A Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Perfect Index Funds to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs tracking the S&P/TSX 60 and the S&P 500 index are great low-cost, hands-off investments.

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Investing

How I’d Invest $200 Each Month to Target a $380 Monthly Second Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using a combination of growth and income-oriented ETFs can help investors hit their passive-income goals.

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Investing

How Much Do I Need to Invest to Make an Income I Can Live Off?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a realistic breakdown of how hard achieving high levels of passive income can be.

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Stocks for Beginners

ETFs: How to Invest $1,000 in March 2023

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would lazily invest with $1,000.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for March 2023 With a Yield of at Least 7%

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two energy giants continue to offer strong yields and inflation protection potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $580,000 in 20 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

For long-term growth, a low-cost S&P 500 index ETF might be all you need.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Volatility Stocks for Smoother Sailing

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two TSX picks have been historically less volatile than the overall market.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Need to Invest to Give Up Work and Live Only Off Dividend Income?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's an honest assessment of how difficult it is to achieve "quit-your-job" levels of passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks With Seriously Huge Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TSX telecom sector has some great high-yielding companies up for grabs.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $10,000 in March 2023

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two options at either end of the risk spectrum for a $10,000 lump sum investment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Safest Dividend Stocks on the TSX

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These dividend-paying stocks tend to be less volatile than the overall market.

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Investing

Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Utility Stocks for March 2023

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TSX utility sector can be a great place to find lower-volatility or high-yielding stocks.

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $480/Month Tax Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A covered call ETF in a TFSA can produce a lucrative stream of tax-free income.

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Investing

A 2023 Bull Market? How to Prepare for an Upswing

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Young investors with a high risk tolerance can make use of these growth-oriented ETF picks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Smooth Over the Market Bumps

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These consumer staple stocks offer the potent combination of lower volatility and decent yields.

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Investing

Investing Insomnia? 2 TSX Stocks That Let You Sleep at Night

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These utility stocks provide a great combination of lower volatility and higher yields.

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Investing

Where to Invest $10,000 in a Bearish Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF is as safe as it gets while still generating a competitive yield.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $5,000 in March 2023

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are you unsure what to invest in? Consider a low-cost, broadly diversified, all-in-one ETF.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields of 4% or More

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada's stock market is home to a great variety of high-yielding dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These high-yield, Dividend Aristocrat ETFs could be the key to unlocking better monthly TFSA income streams.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: How Canadians Can Earn $470 Per Month Tax Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining your TFSA with a covered call ETF can help create consistent, monthly, tax-free passive income.

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Investing

How to Create $900 in Passive Income Each and Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Holding a covered call ETF in a TFSA can create a solid monthly passive-income stream.

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: How Canadians Can Earn $488 Per Month Tax Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining your TFSA with a high-yield ETF can be a great way to bring in consistent monthly passive income.

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Investing

Canadian Investors: 2 Once-in-a-Generation Buying Opportunities

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investors can take advantage of rising interest rates to snap up these assets at a discount.

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Stocks for Beginners

How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $320,000 in 30 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in the stock market and holding patiently over the long term is the key to success.

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Now Is a Terrible Time to Be a Saver! What to Do With Your Money Instead

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why investing always beats saving over the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I would absolutely put my entire TFSA in this single ETF if I had to start over.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Passive Income? Turn $5,000 Into $28 Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

$5,000 can produce some passive monthly income, but it may be better invested for growth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Steps to Bring in $1,000/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using a combination of growth and income-oriented ETFs can help investors hit their passive income goals.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a quick guide on how to decide between TFSA vs. RRSP contributions in 2023.

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining different income-oriented ETFs in a TFSA can be a good diversification strategy for retirees.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $10,000 in a Bearish Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two Vanguard ETFs pay high yields and are steady-paying holdings in a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $539,780 in 22 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a high-quality diversified portfolio of stocks and holding patiently over the long term is the key to success.

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Bank Stocks

How to Create $500 in Passive Income Each and Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining your TFSA with a covered call ETF can create some very lucrative passive-income streams.

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Investing

How to Generate +$500 in Passive Income Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Looking for consistent monthly income? Follow these three simple steps to get started.

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Investing

Need Passive Income? Turn $5,000 into $800~ Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how investors can turn even modest sums into a viable tax-free passive income stream.

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The VGRO ETF is a great one-ticker solution for a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Steps to Bring in $1,000/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Aspiring passive income investors can follow these three steps to start investing.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both the TFSA and RRSP are great tools for Canadian investors, but which one should you prioritize this year?

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