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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

Investing

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) Stock Undervalued?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This convenience store chain's stock could be a great defensive buy for recessionary conditions.

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Investing

VCN vs. XIC: Which Index ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular ETFs for tracking the overall market go head to head.

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Investing

Retirees: 3 Ways to Create a High Passive-Income Stream Using ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These ETFs could set you up with a five-figure annual income.

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Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock Undervalued?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Like many of the Big Five Canadian bank stocks, BNS has been a solid performer. Read this analysis if you're…

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Bank Stocks

ZEB vs. XFN: Which Financial Sector ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular financial sector ETFs go head to head.

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Investing

Individual REITs vs. REIT ETFs: Which Should Canadian Investors Buy?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Should you pick your own REITs or leave it to an ETF manager?

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Investing

ETHX vs. ETHH: Which Ethereum ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular Ethereum ETFs go head to head.

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Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock Undervalued?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Like many of the Big Five Canadian bank stocks, BMO has been a solid performer. Read this analysis if you're…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Invest in Growth Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Most new investors who started in the last few years tend to overweight growth stocks. Here's why that's not the…

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Investing

BTCX vs. BTCC: Which Bitcoin ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular Bitcoin ETFs go head to head.

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Investing

ZAG vs. XBB: Which Bond ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular bond ETFs go head to head.

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Energy Stocks

ZEO vs. XEG: Which Energy Sector ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular energy sector ETFs go head to head.

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Investing

Tired of Stock Picking? 3 BMO ETFs to Buy in 2022 With Zero Effort

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investors looking to buy and hold for the long term should consider replacing some of their stock picks with these…

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Investing

No Time to Invest? Buy Any of These 3 BMO ETF Portfolios to Be Set for Life

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want the most hands-off method to DIY your investment portfolio? Check out these ETF portfolios.

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for Passive Income and Future Growth

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Renewable energy stocks offer a great blend of high dividends yields and good share price appreciation.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: These 2 TSX Dividend Aristocrat Stocks Have Increased Yields for 25 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Dividend-growth investors should consider buying and holding both of these stocks forever.

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Personal Finance

Quitting Your Full-Time Job to Focus on a Side Hustle? Ensure You Do These 5 Things First

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Sticking to "the man" and working for yourself can be exhilarating ... if you can avoid these common mistakes

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Investing

2 Top TSX Income Funds With Yields Above 7% to Buy for Very High Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Income trusts are a little-known but potent source of high monthly passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Very High Passive Income? These 3 TSX REITs Have Yields Above 6%

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

REITs offer a great alternative to dividend stocks for passive income investors, and these REITs offer the highest yields.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 5% to Buy for High Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Income-oriented investors should consider making these two stocks the core of their portfolio.

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

Want High Passive Income? These 3 TSX REITs Have Yields Above 5%

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

REITs offer great alternatives to dividend stocks for passive-income investors.

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Personal Finance

Need Somewhere to Park Some Cash? Here’s How to Decide Between HISAs vs. GICs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Before you pick between a GIC or HISA, ask yourself these questions.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top TSX Utility Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Fortis keeps the lights on across the country. Here’s why it's a great pick for new investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top TSX Financial Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It's been called "The Canadian Berkshire Hathaway." Here's why Brookfield Asset Management is a great pick for new investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top TSX Bank Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It's the largest stock in the TSX for a reason. Here's why Royal Bank of Canada is a great pick…

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Dividend Stocks

BMO Covered Call ETFs: Which One Is Best for Passive Income Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Covered call ETFs should be considered an advanced investment strategy, best suited for income-oriented investors.

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Investing

Canadian Investors: How to Buy U.S. Stocks With Zero Commissions or Currency-Conversion Fees

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

CIBC and the NEO Exchange offer the easiest and most affordable ways for Canadian investors to buy U.S. stocks.

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Investing

The Top 3 Canadian Bond ETFs to Buy for a Balanced Investment Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Bonds are still an integral part of a balanced investment portfolio, even in a rising interest rate environment. Here are…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Top 2 Canadian Money Market ETFs to Buy for a Safe Investment Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Bonds aren't doing too great in 2022. Here are some alternatives to keep you in the green.

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Stocks for Beginners

VDY vs XEI: Which High Dividend ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular high-yield dividend ETFs go head-to-head.

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular ETFs for tracking the S&P/TSX 60 go head-to-head.

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Investing

XDV vs. ZDV: Which Dividend-Growth ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada’s two most popular dividend-growth ETFs go head to head.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Investing

VFV vs. HXS: Which Index ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada's two most popular ETFs for tracking the S&P 500 go head to head.

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Stocks for Beginners

VEQT vs XEQT: Which ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Vanguard and BlackRock’s most popular 100% equity ETFs go head to head.

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Investing

VXC vs. XAW: Which Global ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Vanguard and BlackRock’s most popular all-world ex-Canada stock ETFs go head to head.

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Stocks for Beginners

VBAL vs XBAL: Which ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Vanguard and BlackRock's most popular 60/40 asset allocation ETFs go head to head.

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Investing

VGRO vs. XGRO: Which ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Vanguard and BlackRock’s most popular 80/20 asset allocation ETFs go head to head.

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