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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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Searching for high yield? Forget Lloyds and check out these FTSE 100 stars instead

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares are in better shape to dole out delicious dividends than Lloyds Banking Group plc…

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Don’t bank on these 6% dividend yields to deliver a large retirement income

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Royston Wild looks at two huge yielders that could disappoint dividend pickers in the near term, and quite possibly beyond.

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2 pharma stocks that could make you a fortune by retirement

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Royston Wild looks at two brilliant pharma selections that could make you a fortune.

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Is this 7%+ FTSE 250 dividend yield a beautiful bargain or a value trap?

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Royston Wild considers whether the risks facing this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income stock are really worth the hassle.

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One 5% dividend yield I’d buy today and one I’d sell

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Royston Wild looks at two big yielders with very different investment outlooks.

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Could this FTSE 250 dividend stock be the key to retirement riches?

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This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) firm could make you a fortune in the coming years.

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This 5%+ yielding bank stock could make you a million

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I'm tipping the brilliant banking stock discussed here to potentially make you a fortune in the years ahead. Do you…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy before July

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Royston Wild identifies two terrific FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income shares that could surge next week.

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Lloyds Banking Group vs HSBC: which is the better FTSE 100 high yield stock?

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Banks offer plenty of opportunity to make a packet. But which is the better choice, Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:…

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3 FTSE 100 high yield stocks I’d always buy over Royal Dutch Shell

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Royston Wild looks at a cluster of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks with better investment prospects than Royal Dutch Shell…

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BT Group isn’t the dirt-cheap FTSE 100 7%-yielder I’d buy today

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Looking for a better FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend pick than BT Group plc (LON: BT-A)? Then step this way.

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GlaxoSmithKline isn’t the only high yield pharma stock I’d buy today

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GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) isn't the only white-hot dividend stock lurking in the pharmaceuticals space.

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4 sizzling FTSE 250 dividend stocks yielding up to 8%

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Those scouring the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) for big-paying dividend shares need to give this collection of stocks more than…

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Could these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 5% yielders make you a fortune?

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Royston Wild zeroes in on two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) big-yielding dividend favourites. Should you buy or stay away?

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Are these 7%+ FTSE 100 dividend yields brilliant bargains or value traps?

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Could these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firms boost or bash up your shares portfolio?

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Could these 4 FTSE 100 high yield dividend bargains make you a million?

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Royston Wild looks at a cluster of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income greats that could make you a packet.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold until retirement

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Royston Wild examines two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend giants that could make you rich.

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2 FTSE 100 growth and dividend stocks I’d buy and hold until retirement

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Looking for brilliant earnings and dividend growth now and in the future? These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars could…

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Could these 4 FTSE 250 big-yielding dividend bargains make you a million?

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Royston Wild picks out a cluster of low-cost dividend stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) and considers whether or…

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FIFA World Cup 2018 is almost on us! Here’s how you could make a fortune

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Looking to make a tidy packet from betting on the FIFA World Cup? A few of the tips discussed here…

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This FTSE 100 8%+ dividend stock looks a much better buy than Barclays’ share price

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Royston Wild considers a big-cap beauty with superior investment prospects to Barclays plc (LON: BARC).

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Are these 5.5%+ FTSE 100 dividend yields beautiful bargains or value traps?

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Royston Wild looks at two cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares and asks, are they too good to be…

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Why I’d sell this FTSE 100 7% yielder to buy this FTSE 250 4% yielder

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Looking for brilliant income flows? Then you'd best ignore this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock and buy this FTSE 250…

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2 overlooked FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy and hold forever

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I'd be happy to buy these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend heroes and stash them away for the years…

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A FTSE 100 growth and dividend stock I’d buy and hold forever

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) star could prove to be one of the best buys you ever make.

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This cheap FTSE 100 stock yields 6%+ but is it a risk too far?

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Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stock that's more trouble than it's worth.

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Are these 6% FTSE 250 dividend yields beautiful bargains or value traps?

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Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares going for next-to-nothing. But are they cheap for a reason?

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Boohoo.com: a hot growth stock I’d buy today and hold forever

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Royston Wild explains why Boohoo.com (LON: BOO) is a stock to buy today and love forever.

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1 FTSE 100 growth and dividend stock I’d buy with £5,000 today

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Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income share you don't want to miss.

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This 6%+ yielder is too cheap to miss!

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This brilliant income share continues to impress. Time to jump in?

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2 dirt-cheap growth dividend stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Are these two great FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income shares too cheap to miss?

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Why this battered 8% yielder could still make you a fortune

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This massive dividend yield has sunk in recent weeks but that provides an excellent opportunity for savvy investors to jump…

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One FTSE 100 8% dividend yield I’d sell straight away

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Royston Wild runs the rule over a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income share you should avoid like the plague.

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 25 years

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Royston Wild identifies two rock-solid FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that could make you a mint in the years ahead.

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock has sunk recently. Is this a brilliant dip-buying opportunity?

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is packed with exceptional dividend shares. This one may be too cheap to ignore following…

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4 reasons the cheap Lloyds share price doesn’t appeal to me

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) may be cheap but it still carries far too much risk, according to this…

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Two dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy and hold forever

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Royston Wild looks at a couple of dynamite dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) that are dealing much,…

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2 FTSE 100 growth dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

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This pair of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend heroes are on course to keep splashing out on their shareholders. Nice!

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2 FTSE 100 dividend legends I’d buy today with £5,000

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These two terrific FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) all-rounders could make you a wadload of cash.

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One FTSE 100 stock with soaring dividends, and one 4.5% yielder, I’d buy today with £2,000

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Royston Wild discusses two dividend powerhouses, including a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giant, that could make you a fortune.

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