
About Tony Dong, MSc., CETF®
Tony is a BC-based freelance financial writer with extensive expertise in the field of investing and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As the Lead ETF Analyst for ETF Central, a NYSE x Trackinsight partnership, Tony contributes to a variety of prominent platforms including U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, TheStreet, Moneysense, Kiplinger, and The Motley Fool.
Professional Background
Before freelancing, Tony advised public sector executives on enterprise risk management, leveraging his Master of Science in ERM from Columbia University. He is committed to educating retail investors, specializing in simplifying complex financial subjects into engaging and actionable content. Tony also actively participates in the financial community, appearing in webinars, writing sponsored content, and making public speaking appearances for select Canadian ETF issuers.
Achievements
- Lead ETF Analyst: ETF Central (NYSE x Trackinsight partnership)
- Certified ETF Analyst (CETF®) from The ETF Institute
- Featured Contributor: U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, TheStreet, Moneysense, 24/7 Wall St., The Motley Fool, Kiplinger, Benzinga
- Featured by Business Insider and quoted by MarketWatch
- Educational Background: Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management from Columbia University
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) from the Canadian Securities Institute
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) from FINRA

