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 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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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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.
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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Semiconductor ETFs: How You Can Mine the AI Gold RushThe best semiconductor ETFs hold the chipmakers benefitting from historically high spending by artificial intelligence hyperscalers and data center builders.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Mid-Cap ETFs to BuyThe best mid-cap ETFs to buy offer efficient and diversified exposure to a universe full of highly interesting companies.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Ultra-Short Bond ETFs to Boost Your Cash ReservesUltra-short bond ETFs may lack the comparative safety of money market funds, but they remain low risk and can excel when it comes to liquidity and fees.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Active ETFs to BuyThe best active ETFs offer potential outperformance over an index benchmark, but be aware of higher fees, greater turnover and manager-specific risks.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Weekly Income ETFs to BuyWeekly income ETFs are built for investors seeking yield-based products to offset uncertainty and volatility, but complexity and fees still matter.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best AI and Robotics ETFs to Buy in 2026ETFs The best AI and robotics ETFs provide investors access to a world-changing AI megatrend, but exposure, cost and risk can vary greatly.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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5 ETFs to Hedge Your Inflation RiskInvestors looking to preserve the purchasing power of their portfolio might find these inflation-hedging ETFs useful.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy NowThese high-yield ETFs screen for stocks paying outsize yields. Here's how to evaluate which ETF is best for your portfolio.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Covered-Call ETFs to BuyCovered-call ETFs can provide consistent, above-average income generation, but they can also cap potential upside. Here's what to look for.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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The Best Health Care ETFs to BuyETFs The best health care ETFs offer diversification across medical industries as well as exposure to a sector with lower volatility than the broader market.
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5 Tax-Efficient ETFs to Diversify Your PortfolioExchange-traded funds are generally less onerous tax-wise than mutual funds, but these tax-efficient ETFs stand apart.
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