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

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Investing

2 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth

May 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Dividend Stocks

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

May 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

If You Started Investing Today, When Could You Retire?

May 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Investing

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

May 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Investing

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

May 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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

May 15, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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

May 13, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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

May 10, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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

May 10, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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

May 9, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Stocks for Beginners

3 Things You Need to Know if You Buy VFV Today

April 29, 2024 | 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…

Where Will VEQT Be in 5 Years?

April 29, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Energy Stocks

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

April 24, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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

April 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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

April 21, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

April 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

Top 3 S&P 500 Index Funds

April 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are my top three picks when it comes to investing in the S&P 500 for Canadians.

How Long Would It Take to Turn $20,000 Into $100,000 With TSX Dividend Stocks?

April 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how a historical investment in TSX dividend stocks would have fared.

Dividend Stocks

Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment

April 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just buy an S&P 500 index ETF and chill.

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

April 15, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VXC is a great way to kickstart a beginner investment portfolio

Dividend Stocks

iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XDIV) 2024 Review

April 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's all you need to know about XDIV as an ETF investor.

Is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF a Millionaire Maker?

April 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how consistently investing in a total stock market index fund would have worked out historically

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

April 9, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This index fund is perfect for pairing with a few choice Canadian stock picks.

Low Risk Investors: Here’s Why You Should Keep Fortis Stock on Your Watchlist

April 8, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I like Fortis as a defensive buy-and-hold dividend stock.

How to Invest in Private Equity With Brookfield Business Partners (TSX:BBU.UN)

April 8, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique Brookfield limited partnership can help you achieve private equity exposure in a portfolio.

3 Secrets of RRSP Millionaires

March 26, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to optimize your RRSP for maximum long-term growth potential.

Have $75,000 to Invest? Make an Average of $100/Week Tax Free

March 25, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This REIT ETF in a TFSA can produce some lucrative monthly income potential.

If You Had Invested $5,000 in Enbridge Stock in 2018, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

March 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Enbridge's high dividend yield hasn't made up for its dismal total returns.

Investing

Top 3 S&P 500 Index Funds

March 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Looking for an S&P 500 index fund? Here are my top 3 picks.

Investing

How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio in 2024 With Just $25,000

March 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would use ETFs to optimize a portfolio for passive income.

Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $7,000 in March 2024

March 18, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

When I'm all out of ideas, I default to a S&P 500 index fund.

Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $500 Every Month?

March 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two Hamilton ETFs could be the perfect way to achieve modest passive-income potential.

Waiting for a Market Pullback With the S&P 500 at All-Time Highs? Here’s Why You Probably Shouldn’t

March 15, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market.

Investing

Passive Income: How Much to Invest to Get $6,000 Each Year

March 14, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how much you'll need to invest in an 11% yielding covered call ETF like HDIV to achieve $6,000 a…

Stocks for Beginners

Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment

March 14, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BMO's selection of asset-allocation ETFs are tailored for DIY, hands-off investors.

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

March 14, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This index fund lets you invest in over 8,000 global stocks.

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This ETF

March 13, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just $500 can get you a share of the top 500 U.S. stocks with this low-cost ETF.

Dividend Stocks

Is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) a Millionaire Maker?

March 12, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying and holding VTI or VUN forever is probably a sensible thing to do.

Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $1,000 Every Month?

March 12, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It depends on the investment, but here's the math for HYLD.

Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

March 12, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just buy XEQT and call it a day.

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