Member Login
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®
    3. /

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

ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Bank Stocks

How to Maximize Returns From a $7,000 TFSA Contribution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This leveraged Canadian bank ETF could help you supercharge your TFSA's growth capabilities.

Read more »

Blocks conceptualizing Canada's Tax Free Savings Account
Investing

The Best $21,000 TFSA Strategy for Your Age Bracket

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a look at three TFSA eligible all-in-one ETFs for investors of all age brackets.

Read more »

ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Retirement

How to Maximize Growth With Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to sensibly target long-term growth in a TFSA without excessive risk.

Read more »

Hand Protecting Senior Couple
Investing

How to Build a $7,000 TFSA Position With Future Growth in Mind

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF provides exposure to the growth-oriented half of the TSX.

Read more »

ETF chart stocks
Investing

How to Invest $5,000 Wisely in Today’s Canadian Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would put $5,000 to work compounding returns in 2025.

Read more »

TFSA (Tax free savings account) acronym on wooden cubes on the background of stacks of coins
Dividend Stocks

The $14,000 TFSA Method That Focuses on Quality Companies

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BMO MSCI All Country World High Quality Index ETF (TSX:ZGQ) could be a smart all-in-one pick for putting $14,000 to…

Read more »

rain rolls off a protective umbrella in a rainstorm
Dividend Stocks

Building a $50,000 Portfolio That Can Weather Any Market Storm

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This defensive investment portfolio uses three ETFs to ride out any recession.

Read more »

ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

The Best Way to Invest $7,000 in Your TFSA This Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO TSX ETF is a great candidate for a $7,000 TFSA contribution.

Read more »

calculate and analyze stock
Investing

Where I’d Invest $8,900 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one ETF from TD is a great option for a lump-sum investment.

Read more »

Silver coins fall into a piggy bank.
Investing

Beginner Investors: A Simple Way to Instantly Diversify Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one ETF from BMO is a great core holding for any TFSA.

Read more »

Piggy bank and Canadian coins
Bank Stocks

An ETF’s Payouts That Make Bank

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique TSX bank ETF uses modest leverage to juice its yield and returns.

Read more »

exchange traded funds
Investing

These ETFs Pay You +10% to Hold Them

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two monthly income ETFs deliver 10% yields and decent total returns.

Read more »

Bitcoin
Investing

Here’s a Bitcoin ETF That Pays an 11% Yield With Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF lets you own Bitcoin while earning high monthly income.

Read more »

Investing

Be Your Own Landlord: Pay Yourself Monthly With This 7.5% REIT ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This REIT ETF pays monthly distributions amounting to a 7.5% yield.

Read more »

hand stacking money coins
Investing

Where I’d Invest $6,700 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX ETF is perfect for a set-it-and-forget-it lump sump investment.

Read more »

analyze data
Investing

Where I’d Invest $12,400 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TD ETF is a great place to stash your emergency fund.

Read more »

ETF chart stocks
Investing

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single TSX ETF, This Would Be it

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one ETF holds stocks, bonds, and gold with modest (1.25x) leverage.

Read more »

The virtual button with the letters AI in a circle hovering above a keyboard, about to be clicked by a cursor.
Tech Stocks

How I’d Build a $150 Monthly Income Stream With $10,000

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This risky Nasdaq-100 ETF uses leverage and covered calls to deliver double-digit yields.

Read more »

ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Where I’d Invest $7,400 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one TD ETF is a great choice for hands-off beginner investors.

Read more »

ways to boost income
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Generate $200 Monthly Income With a $15,000 Investment

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF takes yield to the max with covered calls and leverage, but beware of high volatility.

Read more »

woman looks out at horizon
Investing

This Overlooked Income Machine Yielding 6.6% Is a Dividend Investor’s Dream

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique BMO bank ETF pays a high yield with monthly distributions.

Read more »

data analyze research
Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $7,000 in This Underappreciated Income Generator Immediately

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

You can be a landlord with this monthly paying apartment REIT.

Read more »

Two seniors walk in the forest
Investing

How I’d Transform $7,000 Into a Reliable Stream of Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund pays a steady $0.10 per share distribution every month.

Read more »

sale discount best price
Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Superstar Paying 12% Monthly Is Too Cheap to Ignore

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This yield-focused ETF provides exposure to U.S. healthcare giants and pays high monthly income.

Read more »

money cash dividends
Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $7,000 in This Monthly Income Powerhouse for Lifetime Cash Flow

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This leveraged bank ETF pays higher than average monthly distributions.

Read more »

Canadian dollars are printed
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Use $7,000 to Build a Tax-Free Income Machine in My TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX monthly income fund is perfect for TFSA passive income.

Read more »

dividends can compound over time
Investing

Where I’d Invest $7,200 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one BMO ETF offers a complete stock and bond portfolio.

Read more »

a person looks out a window into a cityscape
Investing

Where I’d Invest $4,100 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This diversified BMO ETF is a great couch potato pick.

Read more »

Paper Canadian currency of various denominations
Investing

How I’d Invest $7,000 in Financial Sector Stocks for Stability

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian financials ETF may stay insulated from Trump's tariffs.

Read more »

shopper chooses vegetables at grocery store
Investing

TFSA Protection Plan: 2 Canadian Safe-Haven Stocks for Stability During Market Corrections

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I would be comfortable holding these two defensive stocks through any market correction.

Read more »

A glass jar resting on its side with Canadian banknotes and change inside.
Retirement

How I’d Invest $10,000 in Canadian Bank Stocks to Build a Retirement Fortune

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique ETF provides 1.25 times leveraged exposure to Canada's Big Six banks.

Read more »

Blocks conceptualizing Canada's Tax Free Savings Account
Investing

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $14,000 for Consistent Monthly Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund is perfect for generating passive income in a TFSA.

Read more »

ETF chart stocks
Investing

Invest $10,000 in This ‘Growthy’ Dividend ETF for Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard dividend ETF pays a decent yield and has good historical share price growth.

Read more »

TFSA (Tax free savings account) acronym on wooden cubes on the background of stacks of coins
Investing

Where to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution for Long-Term Gains

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This quality ETF is perfect for helping a $7,000 TFSA contribution compound.

Read more »

ETF chart stocks
Dividend Stocks

My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2025: Where I’d Invest $10,000 for Diversified Exposure

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two dividend growth ETFs can help you quickly diversify across some of North America's best companies.

Read more »

A glass jar resting on its side with Canadian banknotes and change inside.
Investing

How I’d Invest $9,000 in Canadian Infrastructure Stocks to Achieve Early Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF gives you global infrastructure exposure in a single ticker.

Read more »

dividends grow over time
Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Put $8,000 in Canadian Value Stocks for Dividend Income Potential

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX value ETF also provides above-average dividends, but there are better options if you look closely.

Read more »

exchange traded funds
Investing

Where I’d Position My Portfolio With Canadian Value Stocks for Future Returns

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why Canadian value stocks are worth a second look for your investment portfolio.

Read more »

A red umbrella stands higher than a crowd of black umbrellas.
Investing

Securing Your Financial Future: Where I’d Invest $15,000 in Canadian Defensive Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian low-volatility ETF could potentially help you stay invested in equities with lower risk.

Read more »

Man data analyze
Investing

Why I’d Consider This 7.85% Dividend Yield for My $7,000 TFSA Contribution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This real estate ETF lets you simulate being a landlord, but tax-free within a TFSA.

Read more »