Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Is SPY Stock a Buy in September 2023?

August 31, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Dividend Stocks

This 8% Dividend King Pays Out Every Month

August 30, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Investing

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

August 24, 2023 | 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?

Investing

2 Top Trends to Invest $6,500 in Right Now

August 23, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two trends, one short term and one long term, that I would personally feel comfortable betting on.

Stocks for Beginners

Up 15% in 2023, Is it Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?

August 22, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Remember: time in the market always beats timing the market.

Investing

3 Things You Shouldn’t Do if the Stock Market Crashes

August 20, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Market crashes suck. Here's how you can avoid making them worse.

Stocks for Beginners

You Can’t Control Inflation, But You Can Control What You Do About It

August 18, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Inflation might seem scary, but you can easily overcome it with good investing behaviours and the right assets.

Stocks for Beginners

Is It Safe to Invest Today? Here’s a Better Question to Ask

August 17, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Ready to jump back into the S&P 500? Read this article if you're still on the fence about investing.

Bank Stocks

If You’d Invested $10,000 in Royal Bank Stock in 2000, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

August 16, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Royal Bank has historically been a great investment, but I’d rather do this instead.

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Dividend Stocks

Build the Ultimate Passive Income Portfolio With Just $5,000

August 16, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A covered call ETF coupled with a TFSA can help you create a lucrative passive income stream.

Stocks for Beginners

4 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement Savings

August 14, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are four ways of investing long-term to to become a millionaire that don't require picking stocks.

Stocks for Beginners

You’ll Never Buy at the Bottom: That’s Okay

August 14, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Staying the course, focusing on low fees, and reinvesting dividends matters more for long-term success than trying to buy at…

Stocks for Beginners

You Can’t Control Interest Rates, But You Can Control What You Do About Them

August 14, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Concerned about recent changes in the Bank of Canada's interest rate? Here's what you can do.

Investing

Is it Time to Buy the Dow Jones’s 3 Worst-Performing Stocks This Year?

August 13, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this strategy may fall short and how I would invest instead.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Launch a Powerful TFSA With Just $6,500

August 9, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This is how I would personally invest a $6,500 TFSA contribution.

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Investing

Cross the Border to Prosperity: Canadian Investors Can Find Opportunities in the U.S. Market

July 28, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

U.S. stock market indexes like the Nasdaq 100 can provide Canadian investors with exposure to the largest tech growth stocks.

Investing

Bypass Borders, Maximize Gains: How Canadian Investors Can Tap Into the Lucrative U.S. Market

July 27, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF is a personal favourite of mine when it comes to gaining broad exposure to U.S. stocks.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Banking Stocks: Secure Your Portfolio for July 2023 and Beyond

July 25, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two great ETF picks for investing in the Big Six Canadian bank stocks.

Investing

Eh, Move Over SPY Stock! How Canadian ETFs are Making a Splash

July 24, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a look at three Canadian ETFs I like better than SPY.

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Investing

Unleash Your Investing Power: Why the S&P 500 Is the Ultimate Growth Engine for Canadians

July 24, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why the S&P 500 remains one of my top go-to investments.

Investing

Capture the American Advantage: Why Canadian Investors Shouldn’t Ignore the U.S. Market

July 22, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

U.S. stocks are an important part of the global market. Here's why they deserve a place in your portfolio.

Stocks for Beginners

Unlock Your Portfolio’s Full Potential: Why Canadian Investors Should Look South to U.S. Stocks

July 20, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A low-cost index ETF can be a great way to access leading U.S. stocks.

Investing

Don’t Miss Out on the American Dream: Invest in the S&P 500 for Long-Term Wealth

July 17, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An S&P 500 index ETF can be a great passive long-term buy-and-hold investment strategy.

Investing

Why Are Canadian Investors So Obsessed With ETFs?

July 17, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why ETFs are so popular among Canadian investors and some of my top ETF picks.

Investing

Venture Beyond the S&P 500: How Small Caps Can Energize Canadian Portfolios

July 16, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in small-cap stocks can potentially provide higher returns at the cost of greater risk.

Investing

Oh, Canada! Homegrown Alternatives That Outshine SPY Stock for Canadian Investors

July 14, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These Canadian-listed S&P 500 ETFs are great alternatives to SPY.

Investing

Beyond SPY Stock: How Canadian Investors Can Capture Greater Returns

July 14, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two local alternatives to the popular SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Investing

Wall Street: Your Ticket to International Diversification for Canadian Portfolios

July 14, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in ETFs tracking the Nasdaq 100 can provide exposure to the biggest U.S. tech growth stocks.

Investing

Buying SPY Stock in Canada? Know When to Look Closer to Home

July 11, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Avoid currency risk with this Canadian ETF focused on the US market

Investing

Diversify Your Portfolio With These 3 Canadian ETFs for July 2023

July 10, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs can provide instant diversification at a low cost. Here are my top three picks for July.

Stocks for Beginners

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

July 1, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The U.S. market has great growth and tech-oriented indexes like the Nasdaq 100 worth considering.

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Investing

Investing in Water: Liquid Assets for Your Portfolio

July 1, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique ETF is one of the few ways Canadian investors can gain exposure to water assets.

Stocks for Beginners

Unleash Your Investing Power: Why the S&P 500 Is the Ultimate Growth Engine for Canadians

June 24, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The S&P 500 Index remains a stalwart choice for investors that is still hard to beat. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

Wall Street: Your Ticket to International Diversification for Canadian Portfolios

June 24, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's an easy way to get access to a highly diversified portfolio of U.S. stocks.

Investing

If You’d Invested $10,000 in CNR Stock in 2002, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

June 23, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

CNR has historically beaten the market. Here's how it did it.