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 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.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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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
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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
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5 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy NowETFs Commodity ETFs provide exposure to broad baskets of raw materials, including crude oil, via futures contracts. But relative complexity comes with higher fees.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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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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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 prioritizing stability over aggressive profit-making strategies.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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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
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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The Best Precious Metals ETFs to Buy in 2026Precious metals ETFs provide a hedge against monetary debasement and exposure to industrial-related tailwinds from emerging markets.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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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
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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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.
By Tony Dong, MSc
