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Royston Wild

I am a freelance financial writer with years of experience covering global financial markets. I work with international media outlets to provide clear, actionable insights for investors and savers alike. My work spans multiple markets, including shares, commodities, forex, funds and private equity. I produce a variety of content -- from breaking news and market analysis, through to in-depth investing guides -- helping readers understand complex financial topics and make informed decisions. I previously reported on equities, currencies and commodities at Shares Magazine, and covered industrial and precious metals at BaseMetals.com and TheBullionDesk.com. That background gives me a deep understanding of the investing arena which I bring to every article I write.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Greggs’ share price spikes 8% following Q3 update! Is the fightback on?

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Greggs' share price has surged back above £17 after it announced fresh trading numbers. Can the FTSE 250 share keep…

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Investing Articles

3 mega-cheap FTSE 100 shares that demand attention in October

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Looking for the best UK bargain shares to buy? Here are three top-class FTSE 100 stocks with cheap earnings multiples…

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Investing Articles

Up 153% and 48%, here are 2 top growth stocks to consider in October

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Looking to make heroic shareholder returns with growth stocks? I think this FTSE 100 share and a gold stock demand…

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Investing Articles

Here are 2 UK shares and ETFs I’ve just bought for my SIPP!

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I'm confident these top UK shares and funds will deliver a healthy mix of long-term capital gains and passive income…

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Should I buy IAG for the traditional Q4 share price boom?

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IAG's share price has significantly outperformed the FTSE 350 and the broader travel sector over the last 20 years, data…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 stock CRH’s share price has exploded this week!

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Incredible market resilience means CRH's share price has risen almost a fifth since 1 January. Can the FTSE 100 share…

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Here’s how you could target a £616k retirement fund with ISAs and SIPPs

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Protection from capital gains tax and dividend tax can make ISAs and SIPPs great products with which to target long-term…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in October!

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Rising gold and copper prices have driven these FTSE growth shares sharply higher in 2025. Here's why they could keep…

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Down 33%, this beaten-down FTSE 100 share demands a close look!

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Persimmon shares have toppled around a third during the past 12 months. I think it could be one of the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m looking to build retirement wealth with ISAs and SIPPs

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I'm using a range of tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and personal pensions to retire in comfort. Here's how.

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Investing Articles

Could JD Sports shares be a top FTSE 100 bargain to consider? These analysts think so!

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JD Sports Fashion shares have fallen sharply over the past year as heavy discounting and weak demand have hammered earnings.

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No savings at 50? Consider ETFs to target a £572k retirement fund

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Discover how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be used to generate significant wealth -- and a top index tracker I think…

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Investing Articles

Kingfisher’s share price is soaring! Is now the time to buy?

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Kingfisher's share price has rocketed to four-month highs after it upgraded profit forecasts. Should I add the FTSE 100 stock…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £2,000 monthly second income?

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Discover how large your Stocks and Shares ISA may need to be for a comfortable retirement -- and a top…

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Investing Articles

Looking for UK momentum stocks? Here are 3 FTSE 100 and AIM shares to consider

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These UK stocks have surged between 25% and 239% in value since 1 January. Royston Wild explains why he expects…

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Lloyds shares: do the bank’s big dividends make it a must-buy?

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Even after recent price gains, Lloyds' shares carry high dividend yields above the FTSE 100 average. Does that make it…

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Investing Articles

Here are 3 stocks to consider for a starter Stocks & Shares ISA

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Protection from capital gains and dividend taxes can make the Stocks and Shares ISA a great place for Britons to…

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Investing Articles

Up 135%, here’s a soaring FTSE 100 share to consider in October!

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Looking for top FTSE 100 stocks to think about buying in the coming weeks? I think Babcock International shares have…

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Forget Cash ISAs! Here’s why I’m putting most of my money in UK shares

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Subscriptions to Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs have soared. But putting too much money in low-risk accounts could…

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Here’s a portfolio of 5 AIM shares for a shot at a £1k monthly passive income!

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Looking leftfield for stocks to buy can be an effective way to source a second income. Here are five top…

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2 top dividend shares to consider for a long-term passive income

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Annual dividends are tipped to take off at these FTSE 250 and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) shares, as Royston Wild…

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Here’s a 7-share passive income portfolio investors should consider over cash savings

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Discover how holding a diversified range of UK dividend shares could generate a strong and stable passive income over time.

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Here’s a 5-stock S&P 500 portfolio to consider to target a £1k monthly passive income

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Looking for top dividend stocks to buy for a long-term passive income? The S&P 500 may be a great place…

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2 dirt-cheap growth shares to consider for Q4!

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Earnings at these FTSE 250 and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) growth shares are tipped to take off, as our writer…

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Here’s a 5-stock FTSE 250 portfolio to consider to target a £1k monthly passive income

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Discover some of the FTSE 250's highest-yielding dividend shares -- including two top real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as the Bank of England holds rates!

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The FTSE 100 remains a great place to invest despite growing interest rate risks to UK shares. Here are two…

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Investing Articles

Is Next a buy for me following the FTSE firm’s share price slump?

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Next's share price slumped to its lowest since April after it warned of cooling UK sales. Is the FTSE 100…

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Are Barratt Redrow shares a buy after the FTSE builder beat forecasts?

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Discover why FTSE 100 stock Barratt Redrow beat City estimates -- and whether our writer things the housebuilder's shares are…

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2 dividend ETFs to consider for a long-term second income

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Looking for ways to make a large and lasting passive income? Then give these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) a serious look,…

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Here are 7 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to target a £560k portfolio

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Looking for the best undervalued FTSE 350 shares to buy? Here is a collection I think could deliver excellent long-term…

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How much would you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £30k second income?

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Discover how to target a decent five-figure passive income in retirement -- and a top trust to consider in a…

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Here’s a 5-stock FTSE 100 portfolio to consider to target a £1k monthly passive income

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Discover one way to aim for a £1k month dividend income -- and a FTSE 100 share I think demands…

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2 soaring UK shares to consider buying for the rest of 2025 (and beyond)!

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Discover two UK shares whose prices have risen 47% or more so far this year -- and why our writer…

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Here’s how ISA investors could target a comfortable retirement with dividend shares

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Discover how much an individual may need to live comfortably in later life -- and a FTSE 100 share that…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares like the plague!

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Despite its breathtaking momentum Royston Wild thinks Lloyds shares carry too much risk right now. Here's why he's avoiding the…

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Are the UK and US stock markets about to crash?

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Talk is rising that stock markets may be about to tumble as tension rises. But what are the chances, and…

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Up 115% in 2025, this is one of the UK’s hottest growth shares right now!

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Discover one of the UK stock market's best performing growth shares -- and why it still looks dirt cheap at…

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Growth, value, and dividends! 3 top FTSE 250 shares to consider

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These cut-price FTSE 250 shares offer a brilliant blend of growth and passive income potential, reckons our writer Royston Wild.

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2 top stocks to consider for a second income in 2025 and 2026!

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Looking for ways to build a growing passive income? Here are two top UK shares to consider (including a FTSE…

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Fevertree Drinks’ share price soars 12% on strong US sales! Time to buy in?

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Fevertree's share price has leapt after news of sector-beating US sales. Is the drinks maker a top buy as its…

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