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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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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $50,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks to Never Worry About Money Again

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Canadian dividend growth ETF pays monthly and currently has a 0% management fee.

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Investing

This Forever Stock Has Made Shareholders Rich for 50 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Warren Buffett's conglomerate is a timeless buy-and-hold stock.

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Investing

Contrarian Plays While the Market Panics

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two TSX-listed ETFs let you bet on agriculture and water stocks instead of hyped-up tech.

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Bank Stocks

This Banking Giant Yields 5.6% and Dominates the Canadian Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX bank ETF is in a league of its own.

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Dividend Stocks

This 4% Monthly Payer Is My Ultimate Dividend Portfolio Core

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX Vanguard dividend ETF is low cost and pays a decent yield monthly.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

Earn a 4.3% Yield From Berkshire Hathaway Stock With This Monthly Income ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF uses options and leverage to generate income from Berkshire Hathaway

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Investing

I’d Invest in This Canadian REIT ETF Over a Rental Property Any Day

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This REIT ETF can be held inside a TFSA to keep its 4.8% yield tax-free.

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Dividend Stocks

Dream of Owning a Restaurant? These 2 Food Stocks Are a Far Savvier Investment

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Kitchen nightmares exist for a reason. These TSX restaurant royalties are better picks.

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Income Fund Pays You $0.10 Per Share Just to Hold It

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

EIT.UN has maintained its steady distribution streak for over a decade now.

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Investing

2 Canadian Growth Stocks That Literally Turn Trash Into Profit

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two garbage companies are growing earnings at above-average rates.

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Investing

The 2.9% Yield That Turns Market Crashes Into Buying Opportunities

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This long-term federal government bond ETF could stand to win big if the market crashes.

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $35,000 TFSA Portfolio One Step at a Time

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This DIY TFSA investment portfolio only requires three low-cost ETFs.

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Investing

One TSX ETF to Avoid (and One to Buy Hand Over Fist)

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to spot red and green flags when it comes to TSX ETFs

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Investing

This TSX ETF Is the Closest Thing to a Canadian All-Weather Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Forget Ray Dalio. This diversified TSX ETF gets the job done at lower cost.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

How to Build a TSX ETF Portfolio That You Can Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This investment portfolio uses three TSX-listed ETFs to provide global diversification

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Hidden Gem ETF on the TSX You’ve Never Heard of

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX ETF only holds companies with a long streak of growing dividends.

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Investing

The 2 Best TSX ETFs to Buy in Case of a Recession

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two TSX ETFs could prove more resilient in the event of a recession

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Investing

Why $10,000 Invested This Way Could Pay Off in the Long Run

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why buying and holding the S&P 500 is a no-brainer.

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Investing

Making the Most of Multiple $7,000 TFSA Contributions Over Time

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would structure an annual TFSA contribution for maximum growth.

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Investing

Building a $25,000 Investment Portfolio Step by Step

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This three-ETF investment portfolio is beginner friendly and can be created in minutes.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

The Best $7,000 TFSA Investments for Different Age Groups

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three Vanguard ETFs offer all-in-one portfolio solutions no matter when you started investing.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $15,000 Portfolio With Long-Term Potential

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This investment portfolio idea uses just two low-cost index ETFs.

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Investing

How to Invest $35,000 for Long-Term Financial Security

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two Vanguard ETFs could turn a $35,000 windfall into serious wealth over the years.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Bank Stocks

How to Maximize Returns From a $7,000 TFSA Contribution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This leveraged Canadian bank ETF could help you supercharge your TFSA's growth capabilities.

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Investing

The Best $21,000 TFSA Strategy for Your Age Bracket

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a look at three TFSA eligible all-in-one ETFs for investors of all age brackets.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Retirement

How to Maximize Growth With Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how to sensibly target long-term growth in a TFSA without excessive risk.

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Investing

How to Build a $7,000 TFSA Position With Future Growth in Mind

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF provides exposure to the growth-oriented half of the TSX.

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Investing

How to Invest $5,000 Wisely in Today’s Canadian Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would put $5,000 to work compounding returns in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

The $14,000 TFSA Method That Focuses on Quality Companies

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BMO MSCI All Country World High Quality Index ETF (TSX:ZGQ) could be a smart all-in-one pick for putting $14,000 to…

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $50,000 Portfolio That Can Weather Any Market Storm

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This defensive investment portfolio uses three ETFs to ride out any recession.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

The Best Way to Invest $7,000 in Your TFSA This Month

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO TSX ETF is a great candidate for a $7,000 TFSA contribution.

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Investing

Where I’d Invest $8,900 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one ETF from TD is a great option for a lump-sum investment.

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Investing

Beginner Investors: A Simple Way to Instantly Diversify Your TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one ETF from BMO is a great core holding for any TFSA.

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Bank Stocks

An ETF’s Payouts That Make Bank

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique TSX bank ETF uses modest leverage to juice its yield and returns.

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Investing

These ETFs Pay You +10% to Hold Them

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two monthly income ETFs deliver 10% yields and decent total returns.

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Investing

Here’s a Bitcoin ETF That Pays an 11% Yield With Monthly Dividends

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF lets you own Bitcoin while earning high monthly income.

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Be Your Own Landlord: Pay Yourself Monthly With This 7.5% REIT ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This REIT ETF pays monthly distributions amounting to a 7.5% yield.

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Investing

Where I’d Invest $6,700 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX ETF is perfect for a set-it-and-forget-it lump sump investment.

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Investing

Where I’d Invest $12,400 in the TSX Today

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TD ETF is a great place to stash your emergency fund.

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Investing

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one ETF holds stocks, bonds, and gold with modest (1.25x) leverage.

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