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Royston Wild

I am a seasoned freelance financial journalist specialising in global stock markets. I was formerly a stocks and commodities reporter -- and editor of print and online FX market coverage -- at Shares Magazine, providing information and analysis for readers to make sound investment decisions in the UK and overseas. I was also a regular contributor to the magazine's extensive catalogue of bookazines and trading guides. Prior to this I was a reporter with the BaseMetals.com and TheBullionDesk.com newswires, breaking the latest news and providing in-depth analyses of the base and precious metals markets.

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Forget that iced coffee and consider investing your pounds in an ISA instead!

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Less than a fiver each day can help investors build generational wealth with a Stocks and Shares ISA, as Royston…

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Here are 2 investment trusts and funds packed with top growth shares to consider!

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Diversifying with a trust or a fund can be an effective, low-risk way to harness the power of growth shares.…

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3 reasons why my Diageo shares could stage a stunning recovery

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With Diageo shares trading at their lowest since 2015, here's why now could be the time to consider buying the…

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Tesco shares: here’s the latest dividend and price forecast

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Tesco shares have risen more than 30% in value since the middle of 2024. But can the FTSE 100's retail…

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Here’s the FTSE 100 share and the ETF I bought for my SIPP in June!

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I think this FTSE 100 banking share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) will help me achieve exceptional returns from my SIPP.

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No savings at 40? Here are 3 steps to target a comfortable retirement with UK shares

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A well-balanced and tax-efficient portfolio of UK and US shares can build a substantial pension pot, as Royston Wild explains.

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£10k to invest? 3 investment trusts to target a £1,410 second income this year

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A lump sum spread across these high-yield investment trusts could yield a four-figure second income, explains Royston Wild.

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7.3% and 8.6% yields! 2 dividend shares to consider in July to target a £1,200 passive income

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The dividend yields on these UK shares are among the largest to be found on either the FTSE 100 index…

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BAE Systems: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast!

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BAE Systems' share price has more than trebled since the beginning of 2022. Can the FTSE firm continue delivering strong…

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3 high-yield dividend stocks, investment trusts and ETFs to target a long-term passive income!

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Looking for the best UK dividend stocks to buy this summer? Here are three top passive income picks to consider…

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Here’s a top FTSE 100 stock to consider for long-term passive income

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Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Here's a FTSE 100 share I think could deliver tasty cash payouts…

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest dividend and share price forecasts!

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Lloyds' shares have risen by more than a third over the past 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 bank…

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Babcock shares surge 13% on stunning FY update! Can they keep climbing?

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Babcock's shares have rocketed again thanks to another robust trading statement. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE firm's…

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3 bargain growth stocks I think investors MUST consider right now!

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A UK shares portfolio comprising these growth stocks could be a great way to target significant returns at extremely low…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I think investors MUST consider right now

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These FTSE 250 shares currently trade at whopping discounts. Here's why Royston Wild thinks they deserve close attention.

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2 cheap FTSE growth stocks to consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA!

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I think these undervalued FTSE 100 shares could look good great in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why they're…

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Looking for cheap growth shares? Here’s one I think investors MUST consider right now

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Market jitters over the global economy mean many top growth shares continue to trade cheaply. Here's one of my favourite…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 ISA provide in a year?

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A diversified portfolio of high-yield FTSE shares can build a large and reliable passive income over time, as Royston Wild…

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£10,000 in Legal & General shares in 2020 would have given me how much in dividends?

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With dividend yields between 8% and 9% for the next three years, Legal & General is one of the FTSE…

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3 dividend shares I think investors MUST consider right now (including a 9.1% yield!)

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These UK dividend shares offer yields that smash the FTSE 100 average. I think they're attractive long-term passive income shares…

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£10,000 in Lloyds shares in 2020 would have given investors how much in dividends?

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Dividends from Lloyds shares have surged during the last few years. But can the FTSE bank remain a passive income…

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Searching for FTSE 100 shares to buy ‘on the dip’? Here’s one that’s worth a serious look

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After falling 8% in value in a single day, I think this could be one of the best FTSE 100…

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Looking for long-term FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s 1 to consider holding for 10 years!

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With gold prices climbing, I think Fresnillo stands out as one of the FTSE 100's more compelling long-term stocks to…

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Want to become an ISA millionaire? Here’s one way to target stock market riches with £500 a month

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Making a million pounds or more in an ISA doesn't have to be a pipe dream. Here's how a mix…

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Here’s one of the FTSE 250’s greatest bargain shares to consider!

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This FTSE 250 share's risen 10% since the start of the year. Royston Wild gives the lowdown on why this…

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Here are 2 of the FTSE 250’s most ‘hated’ shares! Which should investors consider buying?

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Hedge funds think these FTSE 250 stocks will plummet in value. But Royston Wild feels one of them might defy…

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Here’s why I just loaded up on this FTSE 100 growth and dividend share

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With a high dividend yield and ultra-low P/E ratio, I thought this strong FTSE 100 outperformer was too cheap for…

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This FTSE 100 share is surging right now! So why won’t I touch it with a bargepole?

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Conflict between Iran and Israel is driving BP's share price steadily higher. Yet Royston Wild remains keen to avoid the…

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Here are 2 of the FTSE’s most ‘hated’ shares. Which should investors consider buying?

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The hedge funds really don't like these FTSE 100 shares. But Royston Wild thinks one of them could prove to…

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share to consider before it surges again!

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This FTSE 100 share may have doubled in value in 2025. But as Royston Wild explains, it still looks like…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I believe could outperform over the next decade!

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for long-term returns? Royston Wild chooses two that he thinks could…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend heroes to consider right now!

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These FTSE 100 dividend giants could be a great way to consider targeting a long-term passive income, reckons Royston Wild.

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This stunning FTSE 100 share’s delivered index-smashing returns! Can it keep going?

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This FTSE 100 share has provided a yearly return above 40% since 2015. Here's why it's one of the index's…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider this week!

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Investment trusts can be cheap and effective ways to diversify for maximum returns. Here are three from the FTSE 250…

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Looking to de-risk a Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider this!

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Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA doesn't mean having to accept loads of risk, as Royston Wild shows with…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for investors to consider buying and holding until 2035!

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I think these FTSE shares could deliver spectacular returns over the next 10 years. Here's why I think they're worth…

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How much passive income will I need to retire comfortably?

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Latest data shows single retirees need a £44k passive income to live a comfortable lifestyle. Here's how I plan to…

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Down 38%, is this one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares?

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British American Tobacco shares look cheap despite their recent price jump. Should investors seeking FTSE 100 value shares pile in?

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£10k to invest? A UK share, investment trust and ETF to consider for an £870 second income this year

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The London stock market's a great place to invest for a second income, in my opinion. Here are three top…

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Here’s how investors can target a £50k passive income in retirement with an ISA!

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Combining a Stocks and Shares ISA and a Cash ISA can be an effective way to turn a regular investment…

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