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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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Stocks for Beginners

goeasy (TSX:GSY) Stock 5-Minute Analysis: Is It Still a Buy in 2022?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Consider reading this breakdown before you buy.

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Investing

Beginner Investors: 3 Easy Ways to Invest in the U.S. Stock Market Using Index ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Warren Buffett famously said, "Never bet against America." Here's how you can follow his advice when it comes to investing.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: 3 Easy Ways to Invest in the Canadian Stock Market Using Index ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in the Canadian stock market is a great way to kick-start your investment portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Beginner Investors: Want to Invest in Oil? Avoid the USO and HOU ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Futures-based ETFS like USO and HOU posed significant risks for novice investors. Buyer beware.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Want to Invest in Gold and Silver? Check Out These 4 ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Holding gold and silver could be an excellent play, especially when inflation and interest rates are running high.

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Personal Finance

New to Budgeting? Get Started With These 3 Simple Steps

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Budgeting isn't rocket science. Here's how to get started.

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Beat the Market With Just 5 Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

My hand-picked portfolio of Canadian blue-chip stocks goes head to head with the S&P/TSX 60.

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Investing

NASDAQ 100 ETFs: Should Canadians Buy Hedged or Unhedged?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian investors can buy hedged and unhedged versions of NASDAQ 100 ETFs. Here’s how to decide which to choose.

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Stocks for Beginners

Bonds Prices Are Dropping Right Now: Here Are 2 Alternative ETFs to Hedge Your Portfolio With

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Interest rate risk makes intermediate and long bonds a losing bet right now. Here's what you can buy instead.

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Investing

RRSP Investors: Here’s Why You Should Buy U.S.-Listed ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying U.S.-listed ETFs in an RRSP could help you save significantly on fees and foreign withholding tax.

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Investing

Retirees: Buy These 3 TSX Utilities Stocks for Safe and Reliable Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Low volatility and dividend growth make these utilities stocks great picks for any retirement portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

Low Risk Investors: Buy These 2 ETFs for an Ultra-Safe Investment Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A 60/40 balanced portfolio consisting of low volatility Canadian equity and money market ETFs is a good choice for risk-averse…

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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

Buy Alert: This Is the Best Defensive TSX Stock to Hold During a Bear Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TSX utilities sector is a defensive one, and this stock reigns supreme.

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Investing

Want to Invest Like Warren Buffett? Here Are 2 Different Ways to Copy His Style

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buffett has some sage advice for the masses. Here's how to act on it.

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Personal Finance

New Investors: 3 Things To Ask Before Buying Any ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Not all exchange-traded funds are equal. Here's what to watch out for before you invest

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield ETFs Every Dividend Growth Investor Should Own

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

High yields and dividend aristocrats - these two top ETFs have it all.

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Caution, careful
Stocks for Beginners

Covered Call ETFs: Here’s Why New Investors Should Avoid Them

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't get fooled by the high yields - covered call ETFs are no free lunch. Don't think of them as…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Beginner Index ETFs Every New Canadian Investor Should Own

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The S&P 500 and the S&P/TSX 60 indexes are great long-term buy-and-holds. Here are the two best ETFs for investing…

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Stocks for Beginners

No Time to Invest? Buy Any of These 3 BlackRock 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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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Retire a Millionaire by Just Investing in the S&P 500?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The S&P 500 is the benchmark for many investors to beat. Here's why it could be the best investment you'll…

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Investing

No Time to Invest? Buy Any of These 3 Vanguard 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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Investing

2 ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever for Reliable Passive Monthly Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two ETFs have yields higher than any dividend stock out there.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian DIY Investors: How to Create a “Lazy” Portfolio Using Just 3 ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want the cheapest, most effective, and hands-off approach to retirement? This is the way.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 TSX Gold Miner Stocks to Buy in 2022 in Case of a Market Correction

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Gold miner stocks could potentially provide some decent downside protection.

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2 TSX Grocery Stocks to Buy in 2022 in Case of Stagflation

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Consumer staple stocks like grocers can provide excellent downside protection.

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Energy Stocks

Skyrocketing Gas Prices: Buy These 2 Stocks to Take Advantage

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TSX energy sector is currently red-hot. Buying these two stocks could be a great growth play in 2022.

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Investing

Skyrocketing Food Prices: Buy These 2 Stocks to Take Advantage

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Food is getting expensive lately. The silver lining is that the food producers are making mad bank.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Telecom Stocks to Buy in 2022 for Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian telecom stocks have excellent yields, low volatility, and decent growth prospects.

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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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Bank Stocks

2 TSX Bank Stocks to Buy in 2022 for Growth

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TSX banking sector is poised to be a top performer in 2022. Here are the two best stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 2 REITs to Protect Against Stagflation

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Residential and industrial real estate investment trusts can be an excellent defensive play against stagflation.

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Energy Stocks

Buy These 2 ETFs to Protect Against High Inflation

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Agriculture and energy exchange-traded funds could be a great defensive play in a inflationary environment.

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Bank Stocks

2 Financial Sector ETFs to Buy and Hold as Interest Rates Rise

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The financials sector tends to do well in a rising rate environment.

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Investing

Retirees: These 2 All-in-1 Vanguard ETF Portfolios Are Great to Invest in

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investors with a lower risk tolerance should consider making either of these ETFs the core of their retirement portfolio

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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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Tech Stocks

2 Cheap Technology ETFs to Buy in 2022

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Tech stocks have been hit hard in 2022. Here's why they're still a buy.

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Investing

NASDAQ Bear Market: Here Are 2 Ways to Buy the Dip

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The recent NASDAQ bear market is a great time for investors to start aggressively accumulating stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Wide Moat TSX Stocks to Buy if the Market Corrects

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two companies have sustainable competitive advantages that persist even when the market does poorly.

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Investing

2 Consumer Defensive TSX Stocks to Buy in a Recession

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Dollar stores and convenience stores can provide stability and decent returns during an economic downturn.

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