Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Retirement

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

October 25, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't leave your TFSA contribution sitting idly in cash – grow it via this low-cost ETF.

Dividend Stocks

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

October 24, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's an easy way you can get a complete investment portfolio going as a beginner.

Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend ETF to Buy to Generate Passive Income

October 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This iShares ETF pays on a monthly basis and targets the Canadian financial sector.

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Want Decades of Passive Income Plus Returns? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever

October 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard dividend ETF pays on a monthly basis and has strong historical total returns.

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Buy These Top U.S. Dividend Stocks for Total Returns

October 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these U.S. dividend kings have increased payouts for over 50 consecutive years.

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The Best Canadian ETFs $100 Can Buy on the TSX Today

October 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These BMO ETFs cost less than $100 per share and are great core portfolio building blocks.

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

October 15, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yield Hamilton ETFs pay monthly and offer exposure to real assets.

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

October 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yield Hamilton ETFs pay monthly distributions.

Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Seekers: Get $67 Deposits Every Month With a $10,000 Investment in This Fund

October 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's the math on how much a $10,000 investment could generate in passive income every month.

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

October 10, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF holds North American REITs and pays a high monthly yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Warren Buffett Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist

October 10, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Buffett has owned Coca-Cola for decades now. Here's why I plan to do the same.

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These 2 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree’s Best Friend

October 10, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these dividend ETFs pay monthly and have delivered competitive historical returns.

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So You Own GameStop Stock – Is It Still a Good Investment?

October 9, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I'm bearish on Gamestop, and what I would invest in instead.

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Dividend Stocks

Two Evergreen RRSP Stocks Every Canadian Investor Should Own

October 9, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

RRSP investors: Both of these U.S. consumer staples stocks have paid dividends for over 50+ years.

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Dividend Stocks

The Ultimate Consumer Staple Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

October 9, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why Coca-Cola remains a timeless buy-and-hold forever stock for me.

How to Earn a TFSA Paycheck Every Month and Pay No Tax on it

September 28, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how you can use a TFSA to earn a few hundred buck a month in tax-free passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $3,600 Per Year in Passive Income

September 27, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian dividend ETF pays monthly and is an excellent way to program your TFSA for passive income.

3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

September 27, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three TSX listed utility stocks are less volatile than the broad market.

How Much to Invest to Get $500 in Dividends Every Month

September 27, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how much you'll need to invest in a TFSA to earn $500 in monthly tax-free passive income via EIT.UN.

The Dividend Kings: Must-Own Stocks for Canadian Investors

September 27, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two blue-chip U.S. stocks have each increased dividends for over 50 consecutive years.

Dividend Stocks

Million-Dollar TFSA: 1 Way to Achieve 7-Figure Wealth

September 26, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A low-cost index fund plus a buy-and-hold mindset can help you become a TFSA millionaire.

Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Monthly Dividend Stock for $60 in Passive Income

September 24, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Ever wanted to own part of a national pizza chain and get paid monthly dividends for it? Here's your chance.

Passive Income: How to Make $250 Per Month Tax-Free

September 23, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost dividend ETF could be your ticket for generating monthly tax-free passive income in a TFSA.

3 Blue-Chip Stocks So Safe That Canadians Can Hold Them Until They Die

September 23, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three U.S. stocks can be held inside an RRSP and safely passed down to your descendants one day.

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RRSP Investors: Buy These Top Dividend Stocks for Total Returns

September 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two U.S. dividend king stocks are excellent holdings for an RRSP.

How to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 per Month in Tax-Free Passive Income

September 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost Canadian dividend ETF can help you kick-start a TFSA for passive monthly income.

Stocks for Beginners

The Best Canadian ETFs $100 Can Buy on the TSX Today

September 17, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two of the top TSX ETFs you can buy to with just $100.

Stock-Split Watch: Is Coca-Cola Next?

September 13, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I think this consumer staple dividend king is now overdue for a stock split.

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine Starting With $10,000

September 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two low-cost ETFs that can help your TFSA compound steadily over the long term.

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Don’t Get Cute; Just Buy Stability: Top Defensive TSX Stocks to Buy Now

September 11, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These Canadian stocks are better suited for investors with a lower risk tolerance.

Investing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Canadians

August 29, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three ways you can invest in AI as a Canadian via ETFs.

2 Ways to Safely Invest in AI (Artificial Intelligence)

August 28, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two safe(r) ways to invest in AI.

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What’s the Best Way to Invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

August 26, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Instead of picking AI stocks, consider buying this ETF.

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

August 23, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These monthly dividend ETFs are great for a TFSA.

Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $3,600 per Year in Passive Income

August 22, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX-listed income fund has been paying steady monthly distributions for decades.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This Index Fund

August 21, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard index ETF is a great way to start investing.

Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $6,000 Per Year in Passive Income

August 20, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Hint: You’ll need this Hamilton covered call ETF, which yields over 10%.

Tech Stocks

How to Buy AI Stocks in Canada

August 20, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three ways you can buy artificial intelligence themed stocks in Canada.

Investing

3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

August 19, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These TSX-listed picks all have lower volatility than the broad market.

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Dividend Stocks

Cautious Investor? These ETFs Are a Safer Way to Invest in the AI Boom

August 16, 2024 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are two of my favourite ETFs when it comes to AI exposure.

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