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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

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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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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ETF chart stocks
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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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
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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Investing

This Is the Biggest Stock in My Personal Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I continue to buy shares of this S&P 500 index ETF whenever I can.

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Investing

Don’t Get Cute; Just Buy Stability: 2 Defensive TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Grocery stores and utilities are your best bets for a lower volatility pick.

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Investing

The Smartest TSX ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Forget the TSX 60 or the TSX Composite. I prefer the TSX Dividend Aristocrats.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA 101: Earn $500 Per Month Tax-Free

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how a covered-call ETF plus a TFSA can help you create a lucrative monthly passive-income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $5,000 Per Year in Tax-Free Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a covered-call ETF that could help you reach your passive-income goals.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Will Enbridge Pay in Dividends This Year?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's what investors should expect from Enbridge's dividend in 2024.

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Investing

3 Defense Stocks to Consider for June

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are your options when it comes to U.S. defence contractors, along with my ETF recommendation

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Dividend Stocks

An 8 Percent Dividend Stock That Provides Monthly Cash Payments

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I think Canoe EIT Income Fund should be a staple for any monthly passive-income investor.

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Investing

1 Stock to Steer Clear of

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I wouldn't touch this struggling TSX dividend stock with a 10-foot pole.

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ETF chart stocks
Investing

Hey, Canadian Investors: You Can Do Better Than the S&P 500. Buy This ETF Instead

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this ETF could be a better alternative to the S&P 500

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Investing

Yes, You Should Buy U.S. Stocks!

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I strongly believe that every Canadian investor should overweight U.S. stocks. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Pensioners: 3 Stocks That Cut You a Cheque Each Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to earn monthly income like a successful restaurant owner with TSX royalty trusts.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree’s Best Friend

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Retirees looking for steady income will love these two Canadian dividend ETFs

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Investing

VFV Is Great: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy it

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost S&P 500 ETF is a great pick, but you shouldn't blindly buy it. Here's why.

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ETF chart stocks
Investing

The Best REIT ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Out of all the REIT ETFs on the market right now, I like this one from BMO the best.

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Investing

Best Stocks to Buy in May 2024: TSX Industrial Sector

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Railways and garbage trucks, what's not to love?

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Investing

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Shopify vs. Walmart

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

E-commerce vs brick-and-mortar: Here's which one I prefer.

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Investing

2 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The term "Coca-Cola Millionaire" exists for a reason.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dominant Company That Just Raised Its Dividend for the 62nd Straight Year: Time to Buy the Stock?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I love Coca-Cola as an investment, but is it a screaming buy right now?

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Investing

If You Started Investing Today, When Could You Retire?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's the math on how much you need to be investing for how long to retire.

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ETF chart stocks
Investing

2 Trend-Based ETFs Set to Soar Over the Next Decade

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Defence spending and infrastructure development is what I'd bet on.

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exchange traded funds
Investing

The Smartest TSX ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's my preferred ETF when it comes to investing in TSX-listed stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Coca-Cola’s Dividend Be in 1 Year?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This blue-chip consumer staples giant has now increased dividends for 62 years in a row.

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Investing

1 Stock I’d Avoid in 2024 (And 1 I’d Buy!)

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

TL;DR: Avoid meme stocks; invest in quality instead.

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Investing

The Ultimate Retail Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why Walmart should be on your investing shopping list.

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Investing

The Smartest S&P 500 ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's my personal favourite ETF for investing in the U.S. stock market.

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Investing

Got $1,000? 2 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two U.S. stocks I personally love and plan to buy and hold forever.

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ETF chart stocks
Stocks for Beginners

3 Things You Need to Know if You Buy VFV Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VFV is a popular Canadian ETF for tracking the S&P 500 Index. Here's what you need to know before you…

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Investing

Where Will VEQT Be in 5 Years?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's what I think this highly popular asset-allocation ETF could look like in five years

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Energy Stocks

If You Had Invested $10,000 in Enbridge Stock in 2018, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Enbridge's big dividend yield isn't free money. Here's why.

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Investing

If You’d Invested $1,000 in AMC Stock 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You’d Have Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The moral of the story: buy blue-chip dividend stocks instead of meme stocks.

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Energy Stocks

If You’d Invested $5,000 in Brookfield Renewable Partners Stock in 2023, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how a $5,000 lump-sum investment in BEP.UN would have worked out from 2023 to present.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are five Canadian stocks that might be ideal for a beginner investment portfolio.

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