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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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Investing Articles

How large must my ISA be for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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Discover how to target a reliable long-term passive income with shares, bonds and investment trusts in a diversified ISA.

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2 epic ETFs to target an average 16.2% annual return

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Meet the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have delivered double-digit yearly returns since 2020 -- including a great gold fund.

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3 penny stocks to target a 19% annual return

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Looking for the best penny stocks to buy this November? Here are three small-cap heroes with long records of double-digit…

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2 dirt-cheap growth stocks to consider for a possible Santa Rally!

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Discover why the stock market could be set to explode in December -- and two top growth stocks that could…

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4 reasons why the Diageo share price could surge 31% to £22.25

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The Diageo share price has more than halved in three years. Royston Wild argues that this could represent a great…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is tipped to soar 18% to new highs! Can it?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has helped propel the FTSE 100 to record peaks this year. But can the aerospace giant keep…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the FTSE 100’s greatest rip-off?

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Rolls-Royce's shares have exploded, making it one of the FTSE 100's most expensive shares. Is the engineering giant worth its…

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JD Sports’ share price slumps on forecast cut! What next?

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JD Sports' share price has tumbled by almost a third over the past year Royston Wild considers whether this is…

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Games Workshop’s share price surges 12.5% on stunning results! What’s next?

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The Games Workshop share price has risen in double-digits again, making it the FTSE 100's strongest performer. Can it continue…

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These FTSE 100 shares are on sale after the stock market slump

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Prices of these FTSE 100 stalwarts have fallen sharply in November. Royston Wild explains why this makes them top dip…

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Down 23%, this passive income stock offers a 10.4% dividend yield!

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This FTSE 250 share offers a double-digit dividend yield. And City analysts expect shareholder payouts to keep rising to 2030.

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3 FTSE 250 shares to target a 14.8% annual return

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Discover which FTSE 250 growth shares have torn higher over the last decade -- and why Royston Wild thinks they…

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Here’s why using ChatGPT to buy UK shares could destroy your wealth…

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Research from consumer website Which? underlines how using ChatGPT to choose UK shares to buy can be a dangerous game.

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3 FTSE 100 shares to target a 19% annual return

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Discover the FTSE 100 shares that have delivered double-digit returns since 2015 -- including one of the UK's best-loved bank…

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I asked ChatGPT for cheap FTSE 100 index shares. It said…

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Royston Wild asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 index value stocks to buy today. The AI model's answers were…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio. It said…

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ChatGPT is used by extensively by dividend investors, data shows. Could it help Royston Wild build a five-star passive income…

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3 FTSE 100 best-sellers I won’t touch with a bargepole

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These FTSE 100 shares have been selling like hotcakes in 2025. But our writer Royston Wild plans to keep avoiding…

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Prediction: these FTSE 250 growth stocks are set to explode

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Looking for the best stocks to buy this November? Here are two proven growth heroes from the FTSE 250 to…

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3 US and UK shares to consider in an ISA for a Santa Rally

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Our writer Royston Wild thinks these US and UK stocks could soar in value during a blockbuster end to 2025.…

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I can’t believe how cheap these 5-star income stocks are today…

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The HSBC and Aviva share prices have rocketed this year. But Royston Wild believes these income stocks still offer stunning…

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Prediction: these 3 penny stocks are tipped to blast off…

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Discover which penny stocks City analysts expect to surge over the next year -- including one that's tipped to hit…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Consider these power plays…

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Royston Wild explains what he's done to protect himself from a stock market crash -- and why he plans to…

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I asked ChatGPT if Lloyds’ share price will spike or sink. It said…

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The Lloyds share price is a whisker away from the critical £1 marker. Can the FTSE 100 bank break through?…

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State Pension worries? 7 income stocks to consider for retirement

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Royston Wild has a plan to reduce his future reliance on the State Pension. It involves regular investment and a…

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How large should your Stocks & Shares ISA be for a £1k monthly passive income?

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Royston Wild explains how buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver a substantial long-term passive income.

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The Aviva share price is tipped to soar through 800p! Can it?

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Discover why analysts expect the Aviva share price to surge another 16% -- and why our writer has bought the…

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Prediction: these ‘secret’ UK stocks are ready to catch fire

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Discover which UK stocks brokers are tipping for stunning returns over the next year -- including one white-hot penny stock.

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The BAE share price is tipped to blast through £21! Can it?

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Fresh trading news on Wednesday (12 November) underlines the bullish outlook for FTSE 100 defence firm BAE's share price.

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I asked ChatGPT for the best stocks to buy for a second income. It said…

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Discover the two FTSE 100 stocks ChatGPT likes for a second income -- and one high performer our writer Royston…

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The BT share price is tipped to blast through 200p! Can it?

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Discover why City analysts think BT's share price has further to run -- and why our writer Royston Wild fears…

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I asked ChatGPT if BP’s share price will rise or fall. It said…

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Discover why ChatGPT said BP's share price might rise over the next 12 months -- and what Royston Wild thinks…

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Discover the FTSE 250 growth share I’m considering to boost my ISA wealth!

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I'm thinking of adding this high-performing growth share to my portfolio this November. Fresh data on long-term ISA returns shows…

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I asked ChatGPT when the FTSE 250 will hit new record highs. It said…

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Does ChatGPT have the inside track on when the FTSE 250 index will surge to new peaks? Royston Wild asked…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a monthly passive income of over £3,000?

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Discover how to target a whopping Stocks and Shares ISA with dividend shares -- and a FTSE 100 passive income…

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I asked ChatGPT when the FTSE 100 index will hit 10,000. It said…

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It seems to be only a matter of time before the FTSE 100 index bursts to new highs. Royston Wild…

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Up 120%, here’s one of the hottest growth stocks to consider right now!

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Gold shares have emerged as some of the most in-demand growth stocks in 2025. But here's one that still trades…

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3 investment trusts to target a 13.7% annual return…

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Looking for the best investment trusts to buy this November? Here are three Royston Wild thinks could deliver spectacular portfolio…

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Here’s why Legal & General’s share price is a beautiful bargain!

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Legal & General's share price is falling again. Royston Wild believes this could be a top dip-buying opportunity for UK…

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3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider today

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Looking for high-yield dividend shares to buy for a winning portfolio? Royston Wild picks out three FTSE 350 passive income…

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I asked ChatGPT if the stock market will crash! Here’s what it said…

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Speculation about a potential stock market crash in November has hit fever pitch. So Royston Wild asked ChatGPT what we…

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