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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.

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Investing Articles

Down 27% or more, I think these FTSE 250 shares are brilliant bargains!

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Discover the FTSE 250 stocks that have plummeted in 2025 -- and why our writer Royston Wild thinks they're now…

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2 top ETFs that could turn £500 a month into a £1m retirement fund!

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Discover two top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) I'm considering -- both have delivered double-digit annual returns in recent years.

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This FTSE 100 share’s rocketed 15% today! Is it a top momentum stock to buy?

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Smith & Nephew's share price has soared again at the start of August! Can this FTSE 100 turnaround share keep…

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3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider buying today!

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Discover a selection of standout FTSE investment trusts offering powerful growth potential and dividend opportunities for investors.

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for a second (or third) passive income!

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Looking for the best dividend shares to buy for a substantial passive income? Here are two from the FTSE that…

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Investing Articles

3 hot dividend stocks I’m considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA!

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Discover which top dividend stocks I'm contemplating buying -- including one each from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.

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Consider these 2 top growth stocks to buy in August

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Looking for the London stock market's greatest stocks to buy? Check out these two top growth shares from the FTSE…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which could be the better buy?

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 shares sail above the index's forward average of 3.3%. Which is a potential…

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8%+ yields! 3 income-paying FTSE stocks, funds and trusts to consider

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Discover how to supercharge the passive income from a UK shares portfolio -- these income stocks offer yields that beat…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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Discover how UK share investors can target a large second income with an ISA — and a fund that's delivered…

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Seeking growth AND dividends? 3 investment trusts to consider in August

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These investment trusts have delivered double-digit annual average returns since 2015. Here's why they're worth a close look.

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £3,659 monthly passive income?

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Looking for UK shares to buy to target a comfortable retirement? Here's one way to target a six-figure income with…

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Here’s one of the best shares to consider buying as Trump’s trade war escalates!

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Looking for safe-haven shares to buy as President Trump’s trade war continues? Here's a cheap gold stock to consider.

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Consider these 3 top funds to buy this August

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Discover which funds UK investors have been piling in to buy in 2025, and why they could continue rising over…

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8.4% average dividend yield! Consider these 3 UK shares for a huge passive income

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Looking for a great dividend yield? Think about these top income shares -- including two from the FTSE 100 leading…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can target a monthly second income of £1,274

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Discover how UK dividend shares can help you build a diversified portfolio and generate a large and steady second income.

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider in August!

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The FTSE 250 index of mid-cap growth shares remains packed with bargains despite recent gains. Here are a few of…

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£529 to invest? This FTSE 100 ‘cheat code’ share could make investors a million

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Discover the FTSE 100 stock that's delivered a near-43% return since 2015 -- and why it remains one of the…

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P/Es of around 6 and 6%+ dividend yields! 3 cheap stocks to consider

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Discover three cheap stocks with high dividend yields and long-term growth potential, including a top FTSE 250 share to consider.

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Up 30%+ in just 12 months! These FTSE 100 stocks are top buys to consider

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Looking for exceptional momentum stocks to buy? Consider these FTSE 100 heavyweight shares, says our writer Royston Wild.

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2 cheap penny stocks for savvy investors to consider in August

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Looking for the best UK small-cap shares to buy this month? Here are two top penny stocks that I think…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £3k monthly passive income?

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Discover how much you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA each month to target a healthy four-figure…

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In 12 months, a £10,000 investment in Taylor Wimpey shares could become…

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Taylor Wimpey shares are tipped to rise 30% in value over the next year. But how realistic are price forecasts…

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2 cheap momentum shares to consider in an ISA in August

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The London stock market's packed with top, cheap shares this summer. Here are two that still offer great value despite…

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Here are 2 ETFs to consider that could supercharge a retiree’s ISA passive income

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Discover how an investor can supercharge their dividend income with one or both of these top exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Here’s why I’m batty about Games Workshop, 1 of the FTSE’s best growth shares

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Looking for top growth stocks to buy? Games Workshop's shares deserve consideration after more forecast-smashing results.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider for passive income growth that crushes the market!

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Discover a pair of FTSE 100 dividend stocks that are tipped to outperform the UK stock market in 2025 --…

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2 dividend shares to consider for a 5-star ISA!

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Looking for ways to turbocharge the size of your investment portfolio? These hot dividend shares are worth serious consideration.

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in an ISA

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Looking for the best growth shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are two I think could…

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Can funds like this help ISA investors retire with a large passive income?

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be powerful weapons in helping ISA and SIPP investors build wealth for retirement.

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2 top SIPP buys I made in July: a FTSE 100 share and a global ETF

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Discover what UK shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) our writer Royston Wild's been adding to his SIPP in recent weeks.

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This FTSE 100 share’s almost doubled in 14 months! Have I left it too late to buy?

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This FTSE-listed share has risen a stunning 94% in value since last spring. Can it continue rising, or will it…

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Looking to capitalise on gold prices? Here’s a soaring UK share to consider

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Rocketing gold prices have driven this mining share 170% higher over the last year. Read on to discover why it…

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Is now the time to buy FTSE 100 shares instead of S&P 500 stocks?

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The FTSE 100 has beaten 53% of S&P 500 shares over the last two years. Here's a top share I…

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This FTSE 250 stock hit 5-year highs today! Can it keep soaring?

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This FTSE 250 stock's risen almost 40% since last summer. Can it keep up its impressive momentum? Royston Wild thinks…

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Meet the FTSE 100 stocks taking Lloyds shares to the cleaners!

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Discover three top FTSE 100 shares that have outperformed Lloyds this year -- including one that's more than doubled in…

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Meet the penny stock that’s smashing Rolls-Royce shares in 2025!

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Discover the penny stock that's taken Rolls-Royce's share price to the cleaners -- and see why its shares are still…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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Discover how UK investors can target a large passive income in an ISA -- and one FTSE 100 growth share…

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Stunning 26.8% annual returns! Here are 3 ETFs I’ve bought to supercharge my SIPP

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I expect these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to give my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) a significant boost in the coming decades.

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£262 to invest a month? Here’s 1 way to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

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Even just a couple of hundreds of pounds invested monthly can create an enormous Stocks and Shares ISA. Royston Wild…

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