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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

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Investing

Investing in U.S. Blue-Chip Stocks? Buy This Index ETF Instead

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Why spend time picking stocks when you could just buy the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index instead?

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Investing

Crypto Market Correction: Buy the Dip With This Ethereum ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using an Ethereum ETF could be a great way to play the rebound for some tax-free gains.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Investing

Crypto Market Correction: Buy the Dip With This Bitcoin ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using a Bitcoin ETF could be a great way to play the rebound for some tax-free gains.

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Personal Finance

3 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need an Investment Policy Statement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Laying out your accepted investment goals and rules can help keep you from making bad decisions.

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Personal Finance

Holding Onto Tonnes of Cash? Here’s How Much of it That Inflation Would Destroy in a Decade

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Holding cash is a losing proposition over time due to inflation. Here's what you can do to beat it.

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Personal Finance

Entrepreneurs: 2 Warning Signs That Your Startup Is About To Fail

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Keeping an eye on these key risk indicators is a good idea when launching a new venture

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stock Market Crash: 2 ETFs to Buy Now for Huge Gains

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying a technology ETF can be an easier way to take advantage of a potential sector rebound

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Investing

This Single ETF Could Replace Your Entire Stock Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Forget stock picking or mix and matching ETFs. Buy this one single ticker to be set for life

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Volatile TSX Marijuana Stock to Avoid Holding in Your RRSP or TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Speculative, risky stocks like Aurora Cannabis are best held in a taxable account.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock: Undervalued or Value Trap?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada's favourite meme stock looks cheap after a recent dip. Could it be ready to moon again?

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Personal Finance

4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Wealthsimple Trade Account

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Wealthsimple Trade is free, inuitive, and user friendly. Here are a few more tricks to maximize its potential

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Personal Finance

2 Mistakes Every New Investor Makes When Trading Their 1st Stock

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I'm sure you're excited to start investing - but first, give this article a read. It could save you money.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Personal Finance

Save and Invest for Virtually Any Goal With These Top Tips

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Whether it's for short-term, intermediate-term, or long-term objectives, these tips will help you succeed.

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Personal Finance

3 Easy, Foolproof Ways to Increase Your Savings Rate

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A dollar saved and invested today is worth more in the future. Here are my top tips on how to…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify & Constellation Software Stock: Here’s How You Can Buy Both for Under $50

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs can offer a capital efficient way of gaining exposure to otherwise expensive stocks.

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Tech Stocks

FANG Stocks: Here’s How You Can Buy Them All for Just $12

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs can offer a capital efficient way of gaining exposure to otherwise expensive stocks

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Investing

Low-Risk Investors: This Is a Great ETF Portfolio to Buy and Hold

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using a low-volatility stock ETF plus a bond ETF can keep your portfolio safe.

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Energy Stocks

Need a Hedge Against High Inflation? Buy This Energy Sector ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Tilting your stock portfolio toward energy and commodities could be a good play during inflationary conditions.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Low-Fee, High-Growth U.S. ETFs to Buy and Hold in Your RRSP

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

U.S. ETFs can be an excellent way to capture high growth with low fees, especially when held in your RRSP.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Investing

RRSP and TFSA Maxed Out? Invest in Your Taxable Account and Avoid/Defer Taxes With This ETF Hack!

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Total return swap based ETFs have significant advantages over traditional ETFs and stocks when held in a taxable account.

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Investing

Buying U.S. Stocks? Want to Avoid High Currency-Exchange Fees? Check Out This ETF Hack!

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using "Norbert's Gambit" at your brokerage can save you tonnes of money when buying U.S. stocks. Here's how to do…

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Dividend Stocks

Want High Monthly Investment Income? Buy These Canadian ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Preferred shares, corporate bonds, and income trusts can be excellent alternatives to dividend stocks.

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs With the Lowest Fees to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want to invest in the entire Canadian stock market? Here are the cheapest, easiest ways to do so.

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Investing

Canadian REIT ETF Showdown: Which 1 Is Best?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Vanguard and iShares have the two best funds out there. Here's which one I would pick.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dividend ETF Showdown: Which 1 Is Best?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

High yield vs. Dividend Aristocrats: which one should Canadian investors pick?

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Investing

Want to Invest in Agriculture? Here’s How to Do it

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want to put your money on where your food comes from? This ETF might be for you.

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Investing

Want to Invest in Water? Here’s How to Do it

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Water is essential for all life, an increasingly scarce resource, and a good investment.

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Investing

2 Easy Ways for Canadians to Invest in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying and holding the two largest U.S. stock indexes could be an easy, cheap, and hands-off growth strategy.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Simple Ways for Canadians to Invest in the Global Stock Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Diversifying your portfolio with stocks from around the world can significantly boost returns while reducing volatility

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Every Retirement Account Needs for Steady, Safe Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Low volatility, consistent payouts, and ever-increasing dividend yields make these three stocks must-haves.

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Investing

Worried About a Market Correction? Buy This Bond ETF to Hedge Your Stock Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The negative correlation and volatility of federal government long bonds makes them great for crash protection.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create a Winning Canadian Dividend Stock Portfolio With Just 5 Companies

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A bank, railway, pipeline, utility, and telecom stock walk into a bar...

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Investing

The Best 1-Stop-Shop ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever for Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Keeping your holdings simple is the key to creating a successful investment portfolio.

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Personal Finance

High Inflation Has Officially Arrived: Here Are 4 Ways to Overcome it

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Inflation might be scary, but it doesn't have to mean the worst for your finances.

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Personal Finance

Avoid These 2 Terrible Spending Habits if You Want to Build Wealth

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Running afoul of either of these blunders will leave your net worth hurting.

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Personal Finance

Should Bitcoin Really Be Part of Your Retirement Portfolio?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Adding a small amount can increase diversification and boost returns.

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Personal Finance

My Top 6 Quick Passive Income Ideas to Try In 2022

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want an passive income stream, but don't know where to start? Here are my top ideas for inspiration.

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