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Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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. His investing qualifications include the Certified ETF Advisor (CETF®) designation from The ETF Institute, the Canadian Securities Institute's Canadian Securities and Equity Trading & Sales course(s), Franklin Templeton's Canadian ETF Proficiency course, Bloomberg Market Concepts, CFA Investment Foundations, and McGill University's Personal Finance Essentials. His work has also appeared in U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, NYSE ETF Central, NASDAQ Fundinsight, Cboe ETF Market, TheStreet, and Benzinga.

Recent Articles

Technology
Investing

Bucking the Trend: How Savvy Canadians Are Capitalizing on Rising Rates

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a unique ETF that can help you earn a nearly risk-free 5% yield right now.

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Investing

Bear Market Ahead? Why It’s Still a Prime Time for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Worried about a bear market? This low-volatility ETF can help you stay invested.

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exchange-traded funds
Investing

Why Canadian Investors Are Flocking to Global ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's the perfect ETF pick to round out your portfolio of Canadian dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $10,000

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are my ideal ETF picks for monthly passive-income needs.

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Play: Turn $6,500 Into a Retirement Goldmine

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This is how I would personally invest a $6,500 TFSA contribution for long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Chasing Yield: The Balance Between Dividend Rate and Stock Stability in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Stop chasing yield and consider these two vital dividend metrics instead.

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Investing

How to Shield Your Portfolio From the Impact of Soaring Interest Rates

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how using ETFs can help you hedge against, and even profit from, a rising interest rate environment.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much to Invest to Get $500 in Dividends Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It all depends on what you invest in and how much risk you're willing to take.

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Investing

Where I’d Invest a $10,000 Windfall Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would personally invest a $10,000 windfall.

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exchange-traded funds
Investing

Rising Rates: The Best ETF Strategies for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would navigate the current interest rate environment via ETFs.

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exchange traded funds
Investing

Canadian ETFs That Shine Bright Even When Markets Are Dim

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Defensive-minded investors may like these low-volatility Canadian ETFs.

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Investing

Higher Interest Rates Ahead! Here’s How to Invest

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to take advantage of high interest rates with a very low-risk ETF that yields 5% and above.

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Investing

Why Canadian Investors Are Flocking to Global ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Global equity ETFs like XAW can be a great way to diversify a Canadian stock portfolio.

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Investing

Bucking the Trend: How Savvy Canadians Are Capitalizing on Rising Rates

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Rising interest rates have boosted the yield of this very low-risk ETF to over 5%.

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exchange traded funds
Investing

The ABCs of Diversifying Away From SPY Stock for Canadians Investing in the U.S.

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are some Canadian ETFs that can help diversify a U.S. heavy portfolio.

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Investing

Enhance Returns and Reduce Volatility: Diversifying Beyond TSX and SPY Stock

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian investors can easily diversify outside of North America with these two Vanguard ETFs.

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Stocks for Beginners

Turn Market Fear Into Opportunity: Strategies for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two ways Canadian investors can thrive during a bear market.

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Dividend Stocks

Yield vs. Growth: Striking the Right Balance in Canadian Dividend Investing

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would personally settle the high dividend yield versus dividend-growth debate.

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Investing

Defensive Sectors: A Safe Haven for Canadian Investors in a Bear Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs targeting TSX-listed consumer staples and utilities stocks can provide lower volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

Evaluating Dividend Safety: Key Indicators for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to figure out if your dividend stock is a solid company or potential yield trap.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much to Invest to Get $500 in Dividends Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how a covered call ETF can help you meet your passive-income goals.

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Investing

REITs in a Rising-Rate Environment: What Every Canadian Investor Should Know

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how the current rising-rate environment may affect your REIT investment.

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exchange traded funds
Investing

Investors: Here’s How to Make $750 Each Month in Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A covered call ETF can help investors generate an above-average level of monthly income.

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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®

Like many things in investing, the answer is "It depends." Here's my analysis.

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Investing

TFSA: How to Create $500 in Income Each Month for Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TFSA is a great place to create a source of modest monthly income from.

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Investing

Canadian Stocks Set to Dominate the Global Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I would personally overweight Canadian stocks in my portfolio.

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exchange-traded funds
Stocks for Beginners

You Don’t Have to Pick a Winner in the U.S. Stock Market: Here’s Why

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Bank Stocks

You Don’t Have to Pick a Winner in Bank Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Why fret over which bank stock is best when you can easily buy them all?

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Tech Stocks

You Don’t Have to Pick a Winner in AI Stocks: Here’s Why

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buy the sector instead of hoping for a moonshot.

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Energy Stocks

High-Octane Returns: Fueling Your Portfolio With Canadian Energy Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

TSX-listed energy stocks are looking undervalued right now compared to the broader market.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Gold Rush: Investing in Artificial Intelligence Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I'm not a fan of the current AI hype, but here's how I would invest if I had to.

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Investing

Better Buy: Canadian Pacific Railway Stock or Canadian National Railway?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both CNR and CP are excellent long-term buy-and-hold stocks. Here’s how I would invest in them.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Invest in Artificial Intelligence Stocks Right Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

AI stocks may seem like a tempting, sure-fire bet right now. Here's why I would be hesitant.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Pay Off Debt and Get Rich in 20 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's my personal finance and investing checklist to get you started.

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Investing

Here’s a Better Way to Invest in Canadian Real Estate Instead of Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT isn't the only way to profit from increasing real estate prices.

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Bank Stocks

Here’s What I Would Buy Instead of RBC Stock

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I personally like this ETF better than RBC stock.

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exchange-traded funds
Investing

What I Would Buy Instead of Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's what I would feel more comfortable sinking a $6,500 TFSA contribution into instead of Alimentation Couche-Tard .

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Investing

Is SPY Stock a Buy in September 2023?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

SPY is a great ETF, but it's hardly the only choice out there for Canadian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

This 8% Dividend King Pays Out Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This diversified covered call ETF from BMO pays out a high yield on a monthly basis.

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Investing

VFV May Be a Buy, But Is it Right for You?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV) is very popular among Canadian investors, but is it really a no-brainer pick?

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