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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

How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today if I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I would absolutely put my entire TFSA in this single ETF if I had to start over.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Passive Income? Turn $5,000 Into $28 Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

$5,000 can produce some passive monthly income, but it may be better invested for growth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Steps to Bring in $1,000/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using a combination of growth and income-oriented ETFs can help investors hit their passive income goals.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a quick guide on how to decide between TFSA vs. RRSP contributions in 2023.

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Stocks for Beginners

Retirees: How to Earn Tax-Free Income to Supplement Your OAS and CPP Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining different income-oriented ETFs in a TFSA can be a good diversification strategy for retirees.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $10,000 in a Bearish Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are some great options for low-risk and high-risk investors alike.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two Vanguard ETFs pay high yields and are steady-paying holdings in a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $539,780 in 22 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a high-quality diversified portfolio of stocks and holding patiently over the long term is the key to success.

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Bank Stocks

How to Create $500 in Passive Income Each and Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Combining your TFSA with a covered call ETF can create some very lucrative passive-income streams.

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How to Generate +$500 in Passive Income Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Looking for consistent monthly income? Follow these three simple steps to get started.

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Need Passive Income? Turn $5,000 into $800~ Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how investors can turn even modest sums into a viable tax-free passive income stream.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today if I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The VGRO ETF is a great one-ticker solution for a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Steps to Bring in $1,000/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Aspiring passive income investors can follow these three steps to start investing.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both the TFSA and RRSP are great tools for Canadian investors, but which one should you prioritize this year?

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Stocks for Beginners

Retirees: How to Earn Tax-Free Income to Supplement Your OAS and CPP Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using income-oriented ETFs can be a great way of enhancing retirement income.

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Energy Stocks

Why Tourmaline Oil Corp. Stock Rose 51.3% Last Year

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Shares of Tourmaline Oil had a strong run-up in 2022. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

How the Right Investment Mix Can Make Your TFSA Soar

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to optimize your TFSA's asset allocation for higher returns.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock Fell -68.57% in 2022

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian tech stocks were hard hit in 2022, with Shopify suffering in particular.

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Energy Stocks

Why Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock Slid 49.3% Last Year

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why shares of AQN fell hard last year.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millionaire by 40: Top 4 Ways to Hit Your First Million

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want to hit a million-dollar net worth by age 40? It's possible but requires discipline. Here's how.

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income – Earn $500~ Tax Free Every Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO covered call ETFs can help TFSA investors increase their maximum monthly income potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

Love Passive Income? Here’s How to Make Plenty of It as a Real Estate Investor

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

REITs can be a profitable way of earning passive income without rental property.

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Investing

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These high-yield dividend ETFs can be a great way of boosting your TFSA's monthly income potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to 10X Your Retirement Savings While Barely Lifting a Finger

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how investing passively in the total U.S. stock market can grow your portfolio exponentially over time.

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Stocks for Beginners

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $6,500 Into $1,436,676: Here’s How

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The stock market is a wonderful tool for creating wealth over the long run. Here's how.

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Stocks for Beginners

How Investing in Stocks Can Protect You From Inflation

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Historically, stocks have been the best long-term hedge against inflation. Here's why.

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How I’d Invest $1,000 in December to Make Easy Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO ETFs offer high yields and monthly dividends for income-hungry investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Turn $10,000 Into $545,507

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Holding an S&P 500 index fund over many decades could be a great hands-off growth investing strategy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are some easy investment options for low- and high-risk investors alike.

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TFSA Passive Income: Earn $340-$380 Tax Free Each Month Into the Future

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yield dividend ETFs can help TFSA investors maximize tax-free income.

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Stocks for Beginners

No Savings at 40? 2 Totally Doable Ways to Get Started in the Stock Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Using index and all-in-one ETFs can be a great way to kick-start your investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Earn Tax-Free Income in 2023 to Supplement Your OAS and CPP Payouts

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yielding ETFs can help retirees meet their retirement income needs.

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Investing

2 Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two BMO covered call ETFs have high yields above 6% and are great for income investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

December 2022: Is it Better to Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market or Keep Investing for Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market. Diversify and stay the course.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d invest $1,000 in December to Make Easy Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO covered call ETFs are great for generating passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

My Favourite Investing Ideas on the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investors can bet on TSX energy and bank stocks using these two ETFs.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today If I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An all-in-one ETF makes for a great "set-it-and-forget-it" TFSA holding.

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Investing

2 Unstoppable Investments Everyone Needs in Their TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Your TFSA is a great place to put high-growth and income-yielding investments.

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Stocks for Beginners

Zero Savings? Do This to Save for Your Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund could help you jump-start your retirement portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest $50,000 for Retirement if I Had to Start From Scratch

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A lazy portfolio of just three ETFs might be all an investor really needs.

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