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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

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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Investing

Buy 1,000 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $220/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This hidden gem TSX dividend stock could be your ticket to monthly passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian National Railway a Buy for its 2.25% Dividend Yield?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

CNR's dividend yield is looking juicy. Does this mean it's a buy?

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Top 3 S&P 500 Index Funds

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are my top picks for RRSPs, TFSAs, and non-registered accounts, respectively.

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why these two ETFs could be ideal foundations in your TFSA.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Where to Invest $7,000 in October

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three ETF ideas for low, medium, and high-risk investors to consider.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Retirement

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two high-yield Hamilton ETFs pay monthly distributions.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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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Investing

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

| 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

| 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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Investing

These 2 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree’s Best Friend

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| 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

| 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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| 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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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.

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Investing

The Dividend Kings: Must-Own Stocks for Canadian Investors

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Investing

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

| 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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Investing

RRSP Investors: Buy These Top Dividend Stocks for Total Returns

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Retirement

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

Stock-Split Watch: Is Coca-Cola Next?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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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