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, ETF Central, The Motley Fool, TheStreet, and Benzinga. He is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.
Latest articles by Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Precious Metals ETFs to Buy for Portfolio ProtectionPrecious metals ETFs provide a hedge against monetary debasement and exposure to industrial-related tailwinds from emerging markets.
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The Best Vanguard Bond Funds to BuyInvestors seeking the best Vanguard bond funds can pick between mutual funds and ETFs spanning maturities, credit qualities, tax treatment and geographies.
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The Best REIT ETFs to BuyETFs REIT ETFs can generate above-average real estate-linked income in a brokerage account without the hassle of property management.
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5 Dividend Growth ETFs to BuyDividend growth ETFs offer investors a steadily growing stream of passive income and exposure to quality companies.
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The Cheapest Gold ETFs to Buy Nowgold Gold ETFs can provide diversification benefits and serve as long-term stores of value, without the hassle of holding physical bullion.
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy NowETFs Bond ETFs can help diversify your portfolio, but you need to be aware of interest rates and inflation, as well as credit quality, liquidity and tax efficiency.
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The Best Bitcoin ETFs to Buycryptocurrency Bitcoin ETFs eliminate the need for self-custody of the cryptocurrency while providing excellent liquidity. Here are a few we like.
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The Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy for the Long TermFrom a lineup featuring 116 options, here's how to identify the best Vanguard ETFs to buy.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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5 Life Goals, 5 Investing Plans: Here are the Right ETFs for Your Financial GoalsWith thousands of ETFs to choose from, picking one that fits your financial needs is intimidating. Here's what to ask to determine which might be right for you.
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5 Top ETFs to Build Wealth Over the Long TermLow costs, broad diversification, ample liquidity and disciplined portfolio construction characterize top ETFs to build wealth over the long term.
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Best Defensive ETFs to Protect Your PortfolioETFs The best defensive ETFs can help ease investors' worries about volatility across the stock and bond markets.
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The Best Tech ETFs to BuyETFs Tech ETFs can deliver superb tax efficiency and growth potential, but investors must be aware of high volatility, concentration risk and stretched valuations.
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The Best Aerospace and Defense ETFs to BuyThe best aerospace and defense ETFs can help investors capitalize on higher defense spending and hedge against the potential of a large-scale conflict.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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5 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy NowETFs Commodity ETFs provide exposure to a range of raw materials, including crude oil, via futures contracts. But relative complexity comes with higher fees.
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The Best ETFs to Buy and Hold for the Long TermThe best ETFs feature structural characteristics that make them good buy-and-hold options for a wide variety of investors for the long term.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Best Monthly Dividend ETFsIf you're looking for more frequent payouts, you can still enjoy the benefits of low fees and broad diversification, thanks to these top monthly dividend ETFs.
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How to Use the Dividend Barbell Rule in Retirement With ETFsRetirees can balance current cash flow with long-term growth by combining high-yield and dividend growth ETFs. Here's how it works.
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The Best Fidelity Bond ETFs to Buy for Monthly IncomeThe best Fidelity bond ETFs trade like stocks, and they deliver above-average monthly yield with lower volatility.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Hedged ETFs for Lower-Risk Investors and RetireesThe best hedged ETFs are built on strategies that can help reduce portfolio volatility without using bonds or market timing.
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The Best All-in-One ETFs to Keep Your Investment Portfolio SimpleThe best all-in-one ETFs are diversified funds that can simplify investing with a single low-cost holding.
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The Best Municipal Bond ETFs to Buy NowTaxes can severely reduce the income a bond ETF produces. The best tax-free municipal bond ETFs can mitigate that impact on your portfolio.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Bank ETFs to BuyThe best bank ETFs can offer above-average yields and reduce the complexities of investing in financial stocks.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Target Maturity Bond ETFs for a Reliable Income LadderInvestors seeking reliable cash flow can ditch the hassle of DIY bond-ladder building by opting for these target maturity bond ETFs instead.
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Best Energy ETFs to BuyETFs Energy ETFs can help investors earn income, hedge against inflation and speculate on commodity prices. Here are five we like.
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