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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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Investing

2 Defensive ETFs to Weather a Bear Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Low-volatility and money market ETFs can be great defensive investments.

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Investing

2 Cheap Canadian Tech and Bank ETFs to Buy Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada has some great bank and tech stocks. Here's how to buy them all using ETFs.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Dividend ETFs Perfect for Beginner Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These ETFs offer high yields or good dividend growth potential.

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Investing

2 ETFs to Defend Against a Recession or Inflation

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Energy and consumer staple stocks might be great defensive investments right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Start Investing in U.S. Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs are a smart way for new investors to easily buy U.S. stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

My 3 Favourite TSX Dividend Stocks Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian dividend stocks make for great long-term buy-and-hold investments.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Start Investing in Canada’s Stock Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs are a great way for new investors to buy Canadian stocks easily.

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Investing

Canadians: 3 of the Best Ways to Invest for Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three ways you can reach your retirement goals using low-cost ETFs.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 2 Low-Cost BMO ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want a set-it-and-forget-it investment? These BMO ETFs are low cost and great for beginners.

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Investing

3 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Consumer defensive stocks could be a good recession investment.

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Investing

3 Inflation-Resistant Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These stocks have the potential to outperform in an inflationary environment.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Beginner-Friendly, Canadian, Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

TSX utilities stocks are a great lower-risk pick for new investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two TSX stocks have a strong history of growth and increasing dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dividend Investors: 2 ETFs That Pay Monthly Income With High Yields

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Dividend ETFs often pay out monthly distributions compared to dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 ETFs That Pay High Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These ETFs offer high yields and consistent monthly income potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in an RRSP

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two stocks deliver high yields and are a mainstay of Buffett's portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: Buy the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average Via These Index ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These ETFs cover the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 All-in-1 ETF Portfolios Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

iShares, Vanguard, and BMO asset allocation ETFs are great long-term investments.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: Replace Your Bank, Tech, and Energy Stocks With These ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Got too many stocks to manage? Try replacing some of them with ETFs.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 2 Low-Cost iShares ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want a set-it-and-forget-it investment? These iShares ETFs are low cost and great for beginners.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 2 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want a set-it-and-forget-it investment? These Vanguard ETFs are low cost and great for beginners.

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Bank Stocks

2 TSX Financial and Bank ETFs That Could Benefit From Interest Rate Hikes

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Bank, insurance, and asset manager stocks could be good picks in a rising-rate environment.

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Tech Stocks

2 Cheap Tech ETFs to Buy the Dip With

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Tech stocks might be trading at better valuations after the recent correction.

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Investing

IVV vs. ITOT: Should Investors Buy the S&P 500 Index or Total U.S. Stock Market?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both are great long-term passive investment choices for your RRSP, but which one is the best?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Canadian Investors: Buy Gold, Silver, and Copper With These 3 Horizons ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Precious metal ETFs can offer diversification in an inflationary environment.

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Investing

VCE vs. XIU: Which Index ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Should you buy S&P/TSX 60 or FTSE Canada index?

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Investing

VFV vs. VUN: Should Canadian Investors Buy the S&P 500 or Total U.S. Stock Market?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both are great long-term, passive investment choices, but which one is the best?

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks Near 52-Week Lows: Buy Them All With This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's an easier way to buy the dip.

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Investing

2 Cheap Vanguard and BlackRock ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two funds are great ways to invest in the U.S. and Canadian stock markets.

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Investing

VRE vs. XRE vs. ZRE: Which REIT ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s three most popular REIT ETFs go head to head.

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Investing

Ethereum Briefly Dips Below $1,000: Is a Crypto Winter Incoming?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are crypto investors in for another prolonged 2017-2019-style bear market?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP): A Top Wide-Moat Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

CP Rail keeps the goods moving around the country. Here’s why it’s a great pick for new investors.

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Investing

Want to Invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average as a Canadian? Here Are 2 Ways You Can

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index is a fantastic long-term buy-and-hold for your portfolio, with several ETFs offering affordable, easy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Dividend TSX Utilities Stocks to Buy Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TSX utility sector has some great high-yield stocks to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Dividend TSX Telecom Stocks to Buy Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TSX telecom sector has some great high-yield stocks to buy.

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Investing

Bitcoin Briefly Dips Below $18,000: Is a Crypto Winter Incoming?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are crypto investors in for another prolonged 2017-2019-style bear market?

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Investing

Is Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) Stock Undervalued?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Is this Canadian apparel manufacturer's stock currently undervalued?

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs That Could Outperform During a Recession

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An allocation to defensive sectors like consumer staples and healthcare could be a good recession investing strategy.

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Investing

ZAG vs. VAB vs. XBB: Which Aggregate Bond ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadians?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada's most popular aggregate bond ETFs go head to head.

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Investing

Is Magna International (TSX:MG) Stock Undervalued?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Is this Canadian vehicle manufacturer's stock currently undervalued?

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