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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

Bank Stocks

Big 5 Banks Stocks: Here’s How You Can Buy Them All for Less Than $50

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are you stuck on which bank to choose? Here's a one-stop-shop method of buying them all.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Cheap Stock Under $10 Is Looking Extremely Undervalued

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are you a value investor? If so, you'll absolutely want to give this stock a second glance.

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Personal Finance

Protect Your Nest Egg With the All-Weather Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

How to build a retirement fund that withstands most market conditions while delivering solid returns.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best TSX Dividend Stock Under $20 to Buy for Christmas

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Looking for a bargain stock with great fundamentals, a solid dividend, and a low price as a portfolio stocking stuffer?…

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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

This Little-Known, Wide-Moat TSX Stock Has Beaten the Market Since 2004

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Why pick stocks when you can buy the actual owner of the TSX?

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Investing

Feeling Risky? Buy This Stock for Aggressive Growth

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This alternative financial company has better potential than the Big Five for high returns.

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Personal Finance

Have Crushing Credit Card Debt? Here Are 3 Strategies to Tackle It

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Having too much credit card debt isn't inescapable. Here's how you can dig yourself back out.

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Personal Finance

New Entrepreneurs: Read This Before Opening a Business Bank Account

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Confused on what to do before opening your first business bank account? This guide should help.

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Personal Finance

Don’t Have An Emergency Fund? Here’s Why You Absolutely Need One

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Life isn't always predictable. Here's how to build a financial cushion to hedge against that.

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Investing

Could Elon Musk Send Dogecoin to the Moon Again in 2022?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Another well-timed tweet might be all Dogecoin needs to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

The Top 2 Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks on the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two dividend stocks should form the basis of any income-oriented portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ultra-Safe, Wide-Moat Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A combination of solid earnings, lack of competition, and ever-increasing dividends make these two companies must-haves for your portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

Here’s What I Would Buy Instead of BlackBerry

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

There are better tech stocks listed on the TSX to invest your money in.

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Investing

Forget Bitcoin: Here’s How to Buy Cheap Ethereum Tax Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Ethereum plunged recently, making it a great time to buy the dip in your TFSA using this trick.

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Bank Stocks

Worried About High Inflation? Protect Your Portfolio With This Top Bank Stock

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Bank stocks tend to perform better than the market under inflationary conditions. Here's which one I would pick.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Scared About a Market Correction? Buy This Gold Stock as a Cheap Hedge

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This top gold miner stock has rallied during multiple crashes since 2008.

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Investing

This Cheap Crypto Stock Might Be Significantly Undervalued

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The combination of a low price, solid fundamentals, and sector growth makes this crypto stock my top pick for 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Safe Canadian Stock to Collect Fat Dividends With

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Low volatility, solid fundamentals, and great dividends make this stock an excellent pick for stable returns during times of market…

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Personal Finance

New Investors, Beware: These 2 Rookie Mistakes Could Cost You Serious Money

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

High mutual fund fees and too much home-country bias -- here's how to avoid them

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Personal Finance

3 Mistakes to Avoid that Could Cripple Your Investment Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

You've worked hard to build a nest egg. Here's how to avoid ruining it.

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Investing

Cheap Bitcoin Fire Sale! How to Buy the Dip in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Bitcoin is capable of delivering outsized returns. Here's how to capture that tax-free.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Is Overvalued: Here’s Why it’s Still a Buy

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Shopify looks expensive after a huge bull run, but it could still be a great growth stock to add to…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks to Buy Immediately if the Market Pulls Back

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two stocks offer strong growth potential and good fundamentals to weather a bear market.

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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

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

Wealthsimple Invest vs. Wealthsimple Trade

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's what I would pick as a new investor.

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Personal Finance

3 Ways Canadian Millennials Can Retire Early

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Regular, Lean, or Fat FIRE? Here's what they mean and how they work.

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Personal Finance

1 Unconventional Way to Generate Passive Income Without Stocks, Bonds, or Real Estate

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Thinking outside the box can lead to some excellent passive-income sources.

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Personal Finance

How to Generate Passive Monthly Income From Real Estate Without Actually Owning Any

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying and holding REITs can be a profitable and tax-efficient alternative to owning property.

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Personal Finance

This One Simple Trick Can Help You Retire Early As a Millionaire Within 25 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying and holding an S&P 500 index fund could be your ticket to financial independence.

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