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 Growth ETFs to BuyThe best growth ETFs have historically beaten the market. Prudent investors will be mindful of elevated valuations and sector concentration risk.
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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Best Closed-End Funds (CEFs) to Buy NowThe best closed-end funds (CEFs) remain highly popular with income-seeking investors even amid the rise of exchange-traded funds.
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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.
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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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The Best Small-Cap ETFs to BuyETFs The best small-cap ETFs offer a contrarian way to potentially outperform the market over the long term.
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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Best Low-Risk ETFs to Replace CDsCDs aren't the only way to keep money safe while generating interest. These low-risk, cash-like ETFs are liquid and flexible potential substitutes.
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.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Money Market Funds to BuyThe best money market funds keep your cash safe and earn interest for your portfolio at the same time. That's one constant in an ever-evolving fund industry.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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5 Best Index Funds for Long-Term GrowthETFs The best index funds for long-term growth will work for you if you're an investor with a high risk tolerance and you're looking to compound wealth over time.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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5 Copper ETFs to BuyGold and silver are more precious, but copper will benefit most from growth in the modern economy. Copper ETFs offer efficient exposure to the industrial metal.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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5 Low-Volatility ETFs to Buy NowETFs Low-volatility ETFs try to generate more upside reward with less downside risk by selecting stocks that don't move as much or as rapidly as the broader market.
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Why ETFs Are One of the Easiest Ways to Start InvestingBroad diversification, low fees and the ability to buy fractional shares make ETFs one of the easiest ways to start investing.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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The Best Homebuilder ETFs to BuyThe best homebuilder ETFs give investors efficient exposure to growth-oriented real estate assets.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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The Best Invesco ETFs to BuyInvesco's expansive and diverse ETF lineup includes multiple notable candidates for serious investors. Here are the best Invesco ETFs to buy.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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The Best Biotech ETFs to BuyETFs Biotech ETFs offer investors exposure to the most innovative and growth-oriented industry within the traditionally defensive health care sector.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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The Best Infrastructure ETFs to BuyETFs Infrastructure assets generate stable cash flows and provide inflation protection. Retail investors can get efficient exposure through infrastructure ETFs.
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3 ETFs for the Trump PresidencyStock market volatility has picked up since Inauguration Day. These ETFs can help investors can navigate the ups and down of the second Trump era.
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