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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

What to Know About Canadian Utilities Stocks for 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are some quick facts you need to know before investing in the Canadian utility sector.

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Investing

Investing for Passive Income? This Nasdaq ETF Has an 11% Yield With Monthly Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how you can invest in big U.S. tech growth stocks while still earning high monthly income.

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Investing

This 1 Simple ETF Could Turn $100 a Month Into $1.75 Million

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't underestimate the power of a long time horizon and uninterrupted compounding.

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Investing

Why More and More Canadians Are Flocking to ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a look at some of the main reasons why Canadians love ETFs and some notable picks.

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Asset Management
Investing

3 Reasons VFV Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF is a quintessential buy-and-hold for Canadian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this TSX "old money" holding company is my pick.

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Dividend Stocks

What to Know About Canadian Utility Stocks for 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's the smart way to go about investing in Canada's utility sector

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Strategies for Investing in Canadian Stocks After a Robust 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want to invest in stocks but worried about overvaluation or volatility? These ETFs could be ideal.

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Investing

I Changed My Mind About Investing in Defence Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I'm no longer bullish on defence contractors.

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Investing

3 Things to Know About Coca-Cola Stock Before You Buy

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Coca-Cola is the definition of a "sleep-well-at-night" stock.

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Investing

How to Optimize Your Canadian Investments for the Year Ahead

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would tidy up a Canadian stock portfolio for 2025.

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Investing

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be it

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this Warren Buffett stock is a timeless buy and hold.

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Investing

The 3 ETFs I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three BMO ETFs can be combined to create a globally diversified stock portfolio.

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Investing

My Most Outrageous Predictions for the Stock Market in 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I took a look at my investing crystal ball to see what's in store for 2025.

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Stock Market

1 Mega Trend Shaping Canadian Investments for 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I think defensive Canadian stocks are the way to go in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Think You Know Coca-Cola? Here’s 1 Little-Known Fact You Can’t Overlook

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Coca Cola is a highly popular blue chip U.S. dividend stock. Use this trick to find out if it's undervalued…

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Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2025

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These are the ETFs I'll be eyeballing in the New Year.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Passive Income Investors: This TSX Fund Has a 7.6% Yield With Monthly Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's all you need to know about the Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT.UN)

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Bank Stocks

A Canadian Bank ETF I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique Hamilton ETF gives you 1.25x leveraged exposure to Canada's Big Six bank stocks.

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Energy Stocks

1 Energy ETF to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Hamilton energy ETF is diversified across North America and pays a 10% yield.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these Hamilton ETFs sport double-digit yields with monthly payouts.

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Investing

1 Market Surprise No One Saw Coming a Year Ago

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why long-term bond ETFs remained in the toilet throughout 2024 and what you can about it as a Canadian…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $7,000 Before the Year Ends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique ETF invests using 1.25 times leverage in Canadian bank stocks.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 64 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This monthly income ETF can help you generate tax-free yields for retirement in a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginning Investors: 1 Simple Strategy for a Lifetime of Security

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two ETFs focus on blue-chip Canadian and U.S. stocks with a history of growing dividends.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for December

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two unique leveraged income ETFs with double-digit yields and monthly payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $400 Per Month?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's some passive-income math to get your journey to financial freedom started.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Top 2 S&P 500 Index Funds

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in the S&P 500 index is cheap and effective via these two BMO ETFs.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $7,000 Before the Year Ends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF can help you invest in Canadian utility stocks in a TFSA, but with 1.25x leverage.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 64 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This highly diversified Vanguard retirement income ETF is perfect for passive income.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these ETFs boast double-digit yields and pay on a monthly basis.

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.7 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income stock has been paying above-average yields for decades now.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.5 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This defensive retail REIT could be your ticket to high monthly income.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 54 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two ways to optimize your TFSA for either growth or income via ETFs.

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Investing

How Should a Beginner Invest in Stocks? Start With This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard index fund is the perfect way to start a Canadian investment portfolio.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would prioritize a $7,000 TFSA contribution for growth and income.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Giant I’d Buy Over BCE Stock Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't get sucked in by BCE's 10% dividend -- the stock is a total yield trap. Buy this instead.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 34 in Canada

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Have you ever wondered how your TFSA stacks up compared to the average Canadian?

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Investing

Want $1 Million in Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just invest in a S&P 500 index fund and do nothing.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $900 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This covered call ETF plus a TFSA could be your ticket to high tax-free passive income.

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