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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Investing

How I’d Invest $7,000 in Canadian Transportation Stocks to Multiply My Savings

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The current trade war gives savvy investors a great opportunity to buy Canadian transportation stocks.

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Investing

Where I’d Invest $10,000 in Today’s Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two ETF picks for today's market conditions: one long-term, and one short-term.

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Investing

TFSA Contribution Limit Remains $7,000 for 2025: Growth Opportunities to Consider

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would invest a $7,000 TFSA contribution in 2025.

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Investing

How I’d Build Wealth With Canadian Value Stocks in My Tax-Free Account

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian value ETF is a great way to try value investing inside a TFSA

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Investing

How I’d Allocate $7,000 in Defence Stocks in Today’s Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX ETF is currently the only way for Canadians to invest in defense stocks without currency conversion

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Investing

Where I’d Invest $400 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This safe ETF is a better deal for stashing cash than a savings account or GIC.

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Investing

How I’d Approach Investing in Canadian Value Stocks With a Decade-Long Horizon

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying this ETF instantly makes you a Canadian value investor.

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Investing

How I’d Invest $20,000 in Canadian Utilities to Become Financially Independent

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian utility ETF delivers monthly income with a high yield.

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Investing

Why Smart Investors Own Canadian Financial Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF lets you invest in Canada's biggest financial stocks for free until January 2026.

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Investing

Canadian Defensive Stocks to Buy Now for Stability

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These defensive stocks and ETFs can help you stay invested while reducing market volatility.

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Investing

Use This Sneaky Strategy to Earn Monthly Income From Tech Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This technology covered call ETF pays a 11.8% yield with monthly distributions.

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Investing

Short-Selling on the TSX: The Stocks Investors Are Betting Against

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a look at the TSX stocks Canadian investors are betting heavily against.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Bank Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of ZWB You Need to Earn $500 in Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO ETF holds all six big banks and uses covered calls to enhance monthly income.

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Investing

Buy Canadian: 3 ETFs to Keep Your Money at Home

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three BMO ETFs focus on Canadian stocks.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of ZWC You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO ETF holds Canadian dividend stocks and sells covered calls to generate steady monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of FIE You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This monthly-paying dividend ETF is simple to understand.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Here’s How Many Shares of XTR You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This iShares monthly income ETF is highly diversified.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold and Silver ETFs for Tariff-Wary Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These gold and silver funds can help you diversify cheaply.

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Investing

Build a Canadian Fixed-Income Fortress With Bond ETFs and GICs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These GICs and bond ETFs could help reduce volatility in your investment portfolio

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of ZMI You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO monthly income ETF is diversified and easy to understand.

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Market Defence? Canadian Dividend ETFs Are a One-Stop Solution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two BMO ETFs feature above-average dividends and a defensive portfolio

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