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

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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.

Investing

Need Passive Income? Turn $5,000 into $800~ Every Month

January 19, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how investors can turn even modest sums into a viable tax-free passive income stream.

Stocks for Beginners

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

January 19, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The VGRO ETF is a great one-ticker solution for a TFSA.

Stocks for Beginners

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

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

Aspiring passive income investors can follow these three steps to start investing.

Stocks for Beginners

Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

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

Both the TFSA and RRSP are great tools for Canadian investors, but which one should you prioritize this year?

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Stocks for Beginners

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

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

Using income-oriented ETFs can be a great way of enhancing retirement income.

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Energy Stocks

Why Tourmaline Oil Corp. Stock Rose 51.3% Last Year

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

Shares of Tourmaline Oil had a strong run-up in 2022. Here's why.

Stocks for Beginners

How the Right Investment Mix Can Make Your TFSA Soar

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

Here's how to optimize your TFSA's asset allocation for higher returns.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock Fell -68.57% in 2022

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

Canadian tech stocks were hard hit in 2022, with Shopify suffering in particular.

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Energy Stocks

Why Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock Slid 49.3% Last Year

January 6, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why shares of AQN fell hard last year.

Stocks for Beginners

Millionaire by 40: Top 4 Ways to Hit Your First Million

January 5, 2023 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want to hit a million-dollar net worth by age 40? It's possible but requires discipline. Here's how.

Investing

TFSA Passive Income – Earn $500~ Tax Free Every Month

December 28, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO covered call ETFs can help TFSA investors increase their maximum monthly income potential.

Stocks for Beginners

Love Passive Income? Here’s How to Make Plenty of It as a Real Estate Investor

December 27, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

REITs can be a profitable way of earning passive income without rental property.

Investing

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

December 27, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These high-yield dividend ETFs can be a great way of boosting your TFSA's monthly income potential.

Stocks for Beginners

How to 10X Your Retirement Savings While Barely Lifting a Finger

December 25, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how investing passively in the total U.S. stock market can grow your portfolio exponentially over time.

Stocks for Beginners

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $6,500 Into $1,436,676: Here’s How

December 24, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The stock market is a wonderful tool for creating wealth over the long run. Here's how.

Stocks for Beginners

How Investing in Stocks Can Protect You From Inflation

December 22, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Historically, stocks have been the best long-term hedge against inflation. Here's why.

Investing

How I’d Invest $1,000 in December to Make Easy Passive Income

December 22, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO ETFs offer high yields and monthly dividends for income-hungry investors.

Stocks for Beginners

How to Turn $10,000 Into $545,507

December 13, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Holding an S&P 500 index fund over many decades could be a great hands-off growth investing strategy.

Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

December 13, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Investing

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $340-$380 Tax Free Each Month Into the Future

December 10, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yield dividend ETFs can help TFSA investors maximize tax-free income.

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Stocks for Beginners

No Savings at 40? 2 Totally Doable Ways to Get Started in the Stock Market

December 9, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using index and all-in-one ETFs can be a great way to kick-start your investments.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Earn Tax-Free Income in 2023 to Supplement Your OAS and CPP Payouts

December 8, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yielding ETFs can help retirees meet their retirement income needs.

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Investing

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

December 6, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two BMO covered call ETFs have high yields above 6% and are great for income investors.

Stocks for Beginners

December 2022: Is it Better to Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market or Keep Investing for Now?

December 5, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market. Diversify and stay the course.

Dividend Stocks

How I’d invest $1,000 in December to Make Easy Passive Income

December 5, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO covered call ETFs are great for generating passive income.

Dividend Stocks

My Favourite Investing Ideas on the TSX Today

November 25, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investors can bet on TSX energy and bank stocks using these two ETFs.

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Stocks for Beginners

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

November 24, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An all-in-one ETF makes for a great "set-it-and-forget-it" TFSA holding.

Investing

2 Unstoppable Investments Everyone Needs in Their TFSA

November 23, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Your TFSA is a great place to put high-growth and income-yielding investments.

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Stocks for Beginners

Zero Savings? Do This to Save for Your Retirement

November 22, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund could help you jump-start your retirement portfolio.

Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest $50,000 for Retirement if I Had to Start From Scratch

November 21, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A lazy portfolio of just three ETFs might be all an investor really needs.

Investing

TFSA: Invest $50,000 and Get $290-$340/Month in Passive Income

November 14, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these BMO ETFs pay yields above 7% right now.

Stocks for Beginners

November 2022: Is it Better to Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market or Keep Investing for Now?

November 14, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market. Diversify and stay the course.

Stocks for Beginners

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $1,200,000: Here’s How

November 13, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing is a get-rich-slow game. Here's a possible long-term strategy to retire as a millionaire.

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Investing

2 Ways to Generate Income in Retirement Without Going Back to Work

November 13, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two ETFs can help retirees obtain a steady stream of investment income.

Stocks for Beginners

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $1,800,000: Here’s How

November 12, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The power of compounding, passive investing, and diversification can help long-term investors get rich.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: Here’s an Absolutely Brilliant Way to Earn Passive Income

November 11, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three ETFs offer yields above 4% with very low risk for passive income investments.

Stocks for Beginners

How to 10X Your Retirement Savings While Barely Lifting a Finger

November 11, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Passive investing is a great way to grow your portfolio without doing any work.

Stocks for Beginners

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

November 9, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If I could go back in time, I would stick to this all-in-one ETF.

Investing

Canadian Investors: This Is a Once-in-a-Generation Buying Opportunity

November 9, 2022 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The NASDAQ 100 back at 2020 levels, which could be a great entry point for bullish U.S. tech investors.

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