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

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Investing

Where I’d Invest a $20,000 Windfall Right Now

April 12, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This globally diversified ETF is a great way to invest a lump-sum.

Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Earn Nearly $600 Per Month in Your TFSA Portfolio

April 12, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An ETF that combines big Canadian bank stocks with a covered call strategy can help produce high monthly income streams.

Dividend Stocks

How to Invest $550~ in Passive Income Every Month

April 11, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A maxed-out TFSA combined with a covered call ETF can produce strong monthly tax-free passive income.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest $20,000 Today if I Had to Start From Scratch

April 10, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BMO's all-in-one asset allocation ETFs are great choices for a buy-and-hold investor.

Stocks for Beginners

A Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Perfect Index Funds to Buy Now and Hold Forever

April 10, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs tracking the S&P/TSX 60 and the S&P 500 index are great low-cost, hands-off investments.

Investing

How I’d Invest $200 Each Month to Target a $380 Monthly Second Income

April 2, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using a combination of growth and income-oriented ETFs can help investors hit their passive-income goals.

Investing

How Much Do I Need to Invest to Make an Income I Can Live Off?

March 28, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a realistic breakdown of how hard achieving high levels of passive income can be.

Stocks for Beginners

ETFs: How to Invest $1,000 in March 2023

March 28, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would lazily invest with $1,000.

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for March 2023 With a Yield of at Least 7%

March 28, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two energy giants continue to offer strong yields and inflation protection potential.

Stocks for Beginners

How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $580,000 in 20 Years

March 28, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

For long-term growth, a low-cost S&P 500 index ETF might be all you need.

Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Volatility Stocks for Smoother Sailing

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

These two TSX picks have been historically less volatile than the overall market.

Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Need to Invest to Give Up Work and Live Only Off Dividend Income?

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

Here's an honest assessment of how difficult it is to achieve "quit-your-job" levels of passive income.

Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks With Seriously Huge Payouts

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

The TSX telecom sector has some great high-yielding companies up for grabs.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $10,000 in March 2023

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

Here are two options at either end of the risk spectrum for a $10,000 lump sum investment.

Dividend Stocks

2 of the Safest Dividend Stocks on the TSX

March 21, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These dividend-paying stocks tend to be less volatile than the overall market.

Investing

Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Utility Stocks for March 2023

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

The TSX utility sector can be a great place to find lower-volatility or high-yielding stocks.

Investing

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $480/Month Tax Free

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

A covered call ETF in a TFSA can produce a lucrative stream of tax-free income.

Investing

A 2023 Bull Market? How to Prepare for an Upswing

March 10, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Young investors with a high risk tolerance can make use of these growth-oriented ETF picks.

Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Smooth Over the Market Bumps

March 8, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These consumer staple stocks offer the potent combination of lower volatility and decent yields.

Investing

Investing Insomnia? 2 TSX Stocks That Let You Sleep at Night

March 8, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These utility stocks provide a great combination of lower volatility and higher yields.

Investing

Where to Invest $10,000 in a Bearish Market

February 28, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF is as safe as it gets while still generating a competitive yield.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $5,000 in March 2023

February 28, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are you unsure what to invest in? Consider a low-cost, broadly diversified, all-in-one ETF.

Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields of 4% or More

February 27, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada's stock market is home to a great variety of high-yielding dividend stocks.

Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

February 27, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These high-yield, Dividend Aristocrat ETFs could be the key to unlocking better monthly TFSA income streams.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: How Canadians Can Earn $470 Per Month Tax Free

February 27, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining your TFSA with a covered call ETF can help create consistent, monthly, tax-free passive income.

Investing

How to Create $900 in Passive Income Each and Every Month

February 25, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Holding a covered call ETF in a TFSA can create a solid monthly passive-income stream.

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: How Canadians Can Earn $488 Per Month Tax Free

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

Combining your TFSA with a high-yield ETF can be a great way to bring in consistent monthly passive income.

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Investing

Canadian Investors: 2 Once-in-a-Generation Buying Opportunities

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

Investors can take advantage of rising interest rates to snap up these assets at a discount.

Stocks for Beginners

How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $320,000 in 30 Years

February 21, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in the stock market and holding patiently over the long term is the key to success.

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Investing

Now Is a Terrible Time to Be a Saver! What to Do With Your Money Instead

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

Here's why investing always beats saving over the long term.

Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today if I Were Starting Over

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

I would absolutely put my entire TFSA in this single ETF if I had to start over.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Passive Income? Turn $5,000 Into $28 Every Month

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

$5,000 can produce some passive monthly income, but it may be better invested for growth.

Dividend Stocks

3 Steps to Bring in $1,000/Month in Passive Income

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

Using a combination of growth and income-oriented ETFs can help investors hit their passive income goals.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

February 15, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a quick guide on how to decide between TFSA vs. RRSP contributions in 2023.

Stocks for Beginners

Retirees: How to Earn Tax-Free Income to Supplement Your OAS and CPP Payouts

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

Combining different income-oriented ETFs in a TFSA can be a good diversification strategy for retirees.

Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $10,000 in a Bearish Market

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

Here are some great options for low-risk and high-risk investors alike.

Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

January 27, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two Vanguard ETFs pay high yields and are steady-paying holdings in a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $539,780 in 22 Years

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

Investing in a high-quality diversified portfolio of stocks and holding patiently over the long term is the key to success.

Bank Stocks

How to Create $500 in Passive Income Each and Every Month

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

Combining your TFSA with a covered call ETF can create some very lucrative passive-income streams.

Investing

How to Generate +$500 in Passive Income Every Month

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

Looking for consistent monthly income? Follow these three simple steps to get started.

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