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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

Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make $250 Per Month Tax-Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost dividend ETF could be your ticket for generating monthly tax-free passive income in a TFSA.

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Investing

3 Blue-Chip Stocks So Safe That Canadians Can Hold Them Until They Die

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three U.S. stocks can be held inside an RRSP and safely passed down to your descendants one day.

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Investing

RRSP Investors: Buy These Top Dividend Stocks for Total Returns

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two U.S. dividend king stocks are excellent holdings for an RRSP.

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Retirement

How to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 per Month in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost Canadian dividend ETF can help you kick-start a TFSA for passive monthly income.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Best Canadian ETFs $100 Can Buy on the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two of the top TSX ETFs you can buy to with just $100.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock-Split Watch: Is Coca-Cola Next?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I think this consumer staple dividend king is now overdue for a stock split.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine Starting With $10,000

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two low-cost ETFs that can help your TFSA compound steadily over the long term.

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Investing

Don’t Get Cute; Just Buy Stability: Top Defensive TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These Canadian stocks are better suited for investors with a lower risk tolerance.

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Investing

Investing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Canadians

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three ways you can invest in AI as a Canadian via ETFs.

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Investing

2 Ways to Safely Invest in AI (Artificial Intelligence)

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two safe(r) ways to invest in AI.

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Investing

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Instead of picking AI stocks, consider buying this ETF.

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These monthly dividend ETFs are great for a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $3,600 per Year in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX-listed income fund has been paying steady monthly distributions for decades.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard index ETF is a great way to start investing.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $6,000 Per Year in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Hint: You’ll need this Hamilton covered call ETF, which yields over 10%.

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Tech Stocks

How to Buy AI Stocks in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three ways you can buy artificial intelligence themed stocks in Canada.

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Investing

3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These TSX-listed picks all have lower volatility than the broad market.

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Dividend Stocks

Cautious Investor? These ETFs Are a Safer Way to Invest in the AI Boom

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two of my favourite ETFs when it comes to AI exposure.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these Vanguard ETFs pay above-average dividend yields on a monthly basis.

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Investing

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO ETF lets anyone invest in the S&P 500 cheaply.

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Investing

How to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 Per Month in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Hint: you'll need this covered call ETF yielding over 11%.

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exchange traded funds
Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this all-in-one ETF can be a great way to start investing today.

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Tech Stocks

Investing in AI for Luddites

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't know anything about AI? This ETF uses AI to pick AI-themed stocks!

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Tech Stocks

Investing in AI for Canadians

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's what you need to know before buying artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.

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Tech Stocks

Safe Ways to Invest in the AI Revolution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These ETFs could be a less-risky way of investing in AI.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this asset allocation ETF is a great way to put $500 to work.

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Investing

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I like this index fund.

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Investing

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine Starting With $10,000

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would personally maximize growth in a TFSA via ETFs.

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Investing

The Best Canadian ETFs $100 Can Buy on the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETF investing doesn't have to be expensive. Here are two highly affordable picks.

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Dividend Stocks

This 8 Percent Dividend King Pays Out Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT.UN) is a staple for monthly income investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine Starting With $10,000

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would invest in a TFSA.

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Investing

2 Ways to Safely Invest in AI (Artificial Intelligence)

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two Canadian ETFs that provide more diversified exposure to AI stocks.

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Investing

Cautious Investor? These ETFs Are a Safer Way to Invest in the AI Boom

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs can offer AI investors greater diversification.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Canadian Investors Should Consider Investing in U.S. Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

In my opinion, U.S. stocks should be a large component of a Canadian investment portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is it Safe to Invest With the S&P 500 Hitting Record Highs?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I personally continue to invest steadily even as the market hits all-time highs.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these Vanguard ETFs pay monthly dividends from Canadian stocks.

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exchange traded funds
Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO ETF is a great way to kick-start a diversified beginner investment portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $10,000 in a Bullish Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF is the perfect compliment to a Canadian stock portfolio.

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I personally own both of these S&P 500 Index ETFs. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: The Investment Needed to Yield $10,000 Per Annum

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's the math on how much you would need to invest to achieve $10,000 a year in passive income.

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