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Author: 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

Buy 1,000 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $90/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique TSX oil & gas royalty stock pays monthly and has less risk than producers.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Investing

2 of the Best Silver ETFs to Buy Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Silver ETFs can be more economical and accessible versus buying bullion.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Create $5,000 in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Every share of this TSX income fund you buy will pay $0.10 a month in distributions.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Tech Stocks

The Best Tech ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TD tech ETF provides maximum diversification at a reasonable fee.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 44 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If your TFSA is looking empty, consider prioritizing it!

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It may be time to say goodbye to this fallen dividend giant.

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Investing

The Red Flags the CRA Is Watching for Every TFSA Holder

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The TFSA's tax-free nature comes with some things to watch out for.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $50,000 for Consistent Monthly Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If your goal is TFSA monthly income, buy EIT.UN and chill.

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Investing

Worried About a Bear Market? 3 Reasons to Buy ZLB Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This defensive ETF can help investors weather a bear market better.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

Opinion: This Is the Best S&P 500 ETF for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

SPLG is dirt cheap and highly tax efficient when held inside an RRSP.

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Investing

All-Time Highs Got You Worried? Where Smart Canadian Money Can Go Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-risk BMO Canadian ETF is a great option for cautious investors.

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Energy Stocks

Why Income Investors Are Coming Back to Energy Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

TSX oil & gas stocks are paying out decent dividends with built-in inflation protection.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Strategy: How Many EIT.UN Shares Equal $2,000 in Yearly Income?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique TSX income fund pays $0.10 per share every month like clockwork.

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Dividend Stocks Could Outpace Inflation

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If beating inflation is your goal, prioritize dividend growth stocks,

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $50,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two top ETFs neatly capture both the yield and growth aspects of dividend investing,

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

How I’d Build a Monthly Income Generating Portfolio From $20,000

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these TSX-listed ETFs pay monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Fall for BCE’s Dividend: Buy This Safer Yield Instead

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard high-yield dividend ETF pays monthly and is a better bet than BCE.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are Some of the Best Blue-Chip Stocks in Canada to Buy Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This dividend-growth ETF captures the best of the TSX with monthly payouts and a temporary 0% management fee.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

Just Opened a Non-Registered Account? This TSX Monthly Dividend ETF is Tax-Efficient

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This dividend ETF is ideal for tax-efficient monthly income in a non registered account.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Investing

Just Opened a FHSA? This Low-Risk Monthly Income ETF Is a Better Bet Than GICs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This cash-like ETF pays decent monthly interest income with very low risk.

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Investing

Just Opened an RRSP? This Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Has No Withholding Tax

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

U.S. ETFs like VOO are best prioritized for an RRSP to avoid the 15% foreign withholding tax on dividends.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both Canadian railway stocks are solid core holdings for a dividend-oriented TFSA.

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Energy Stocks

1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Worth Owning for Life

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX dividend stock should be a cornerstone of any Canadian investment portfolio.

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Bank Stocks

How I’d Create $400 in Monthly Income With a $100,000 TFSA Investment

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique TSX bank ETF uses 1.25x leverage to boost yield and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

7.75% Dividend Yield! This Profit Generator Never Quits

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund pays a $0.1-per-share distribution every month like clockwork.

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Tech Stocks

1 Incredible Canadian Tech Stock I’d Buy and Hang Onto Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I'm eyeing shares of this TSX tech compounder.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Ditch BCE Stock for This Incredible Dividend Play?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard dividend ETF pays monthly and is unlikely to cut its payout, unlike BCE.

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Investing

Why Investing $1,000 in Stocks Today Could Be Worth More Than Your Entire Life Savings Someday

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buying and holding the S&P 500 remains a viable way to financial freedom.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Interest Rate Cuts Are Especially Good News for These 2 TSX Sectors (and These ETFs)

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two TSX sector ETFs pay nice dividend yields and could respond well to interest rate cuts.

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Energy Stocks

1 Dividend Stock I Like Better Than BCE for Set-and-Forget Investing

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Unlike BCE, this critical pipeline company hasn't cut its dividend.

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Bank Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of RBC and TD You Need to Pay Your Monthly Bank Fees

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Owning productive assets like stocks can help you pay for the various fees life throws at you.

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Stocks for Beginners

60 Easy Canadian Stock Picks for Your $500

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

You can buy 60 of the best blue-chip stocks in Canada via this low-cost index ETF.

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Investing

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $7,000 for Consistent Monthly Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX monthly income fund pays $0.1 per share like clockwork.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Energy Stocks

Is Algonquin a Good Dividend Stock to Buy?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If you're a dividend investor, consider avoiding AQN and picking this utility income ETF instead.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Champion Every Canadian Needs in Their TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF is purposely built to capture Canada's best dividend paying stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Cash Machine: 2 Monthly Payers You’ll Want to Own in 2025 and Beyond

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These TSX listed funds pay dividends on a monthly basis.

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Investing

1 Dividend Stock to Calm Your Fears About Running Out of Money in Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Enbridge is a blue-chip company I like using as a case study for income investing.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

Just Opened a TFSA? These Index ETFs Are Great for Beginner Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investors can create a globally diversified, low-cost portfolio with just three index ETFs.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

These 2 ETFs Could Be Safe Havens During the Next Market Crash

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these ETFs have relatively stable share prices and pay monthly income.

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Investing

3 TSX REITs Every Canadian Real Estate Investor Needs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Grabbing these three TSX REITs gives you residential, retail, and industrial real estate exposure with monthly income.

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