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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

Will Diageo shares rise to £14.72 or SURGE to £24.50?

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City brokers are unanimous -- Diageo shares will rebound over the next 12 months. But how realistic are these forecasts?…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds’ share price is on a rollercoaster! Could it be about to crash 36%?

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As the Iran War continues, could the Lloyds share price be about to topple? Royston Wild explains why the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Love bargains? 4 stock market gems to consider this new ISA year

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Searching for top quality stocks at rock-bottom prices? Royston Wild reveals four stock market value heroes to consider in an…

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Investing Articles

6.3% passive income yield! A brilliant, bargain-basement dividend stock to buy?

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Searching for the best dividend stocks to buy as the new ISA year begins? Royston Wild reveals a rock-solid passive…

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Investing Articles

5.5%+ yields! 3 REITs to target a £1,300 passive income in an ISA

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Looking for ways to boost passive income? All these real estate investment trusts (REITs) carry huge dividend yields, including one…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 buys 709 shares in this 8.1%-yielding passive income stock!

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Looking for ways to make a large passive income with UK dividend stocks? Royston Wild discusses a high-yielder with excellent…

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Investing Articles

Looking for FTSE 100 bargain stocks? Check these out!

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The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with top stocks boasting low earnings multiples and huge dividend yields. Royston Wild reveals three…

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Investing Articles

9.8% dividend yields! 2 passive income shares to consider in an ISA

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Kicking around some stock ideas for the new ISA season? Here are two passive income shares Royston Wild thinks investors…

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Investing Articles

Forget short-term pain! 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for long-term gain

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These FTSE 100 shares have toppled in value. The question is, are these falling UK shares now too cheap to…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in IAG shares a month ago is now worth…

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International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares have slumped more than 10% in a month. Does this represent a dip buying opportunity?

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Investing Articles

Should I put 100% of my cash into this dividend stock for a second income?

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Parking a lump sum in this 8.5% dividend stock could yield an enormous second income. Royston Wild asks: is that…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £1,000 monthly second income?

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Royston Wild reveals how you could make a £1k a month income from a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Greggs' shares have fallen almost a third in value over five years. Can the FTSE 250 stock bounce back? Royston…

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Investing Articles

How to turn a SIPP into £3,000 of monthly passive income

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Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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Investing Articles

Down 45% and 33%! Consider these 2 cheap stocks to buy in April

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Looking for top stocks to buy at knockdown prices? Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stars…

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Investing Articles

Diageo shares just can’t catch a break! Here’s a major new risk

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Diageo shares are down 13% since the turn of the year. With pressures rising, is the FTSE 100 stock now…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in easyJet shares a month ago is now worth…

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easyJet shares are bouncing back as hopes grow for peace in the Middle East. But could this be a false…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain-basement income stocks to consider in an ISA

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Looking for cheap last-minute shares for a Stocks and Shares ISA? These income stocks could be what investors have been…

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Investing Articles

Down 31% and with a P/E of 8.8, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?

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Berkeley's share price has collapsed to its cheapest in roughly 10 years. Is the FTSE share now too cheap to…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce’s share price is rallying again! But for how long?

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Rolls-Royce's share price is the FTSE 100's best performer at the start of the new month. The question is, can…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Legal & General shares a month ago is now worth…

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Legal & General shares have dropped by mid-single-digit percentages. The question is, does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity?

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Investing Articles

Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?

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Barratt Redrow shares are trading just off multi-year lows. Royston Wild asks, is the FTSE 100 share a top dip…

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Investing Articles

Searching for ETFs this April? 3 superstar funds to consider

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The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is surging globally. Here Royston Wild picks three top UK products that deserve a…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how you could start your passive income journey this April!

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Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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Investing Articles

Looking for last minute ISA buys? Here are 2 on my radar

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These UK value shares are too cheap to ignore, reckons Royston Wild. Here's why he thinks they demand a close…

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Investing Articles

2 NEW reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares in April!

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Royston Wild sees the dangers to Lloyds Bank shares growing at an alarming pace and explains why he's avoiding the…

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Investing Articles

Has it ever been easier to target a £1,680 ISA income with dividend shares?

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Looking for opportunities to supercharge your second income? This could be the moment you've been waiting for, says Royston Wild.

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Dividend Shares

Whisper it: these SECRET dividend stocks could supercharge your passive income

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These forgotten UK dividend stocks offer higher yields than almost all FTSE 100 income-paying shares. But what are they?

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Investing Articles

A FTSE 100 laughing stock I’m avoiding this April Fool’s Day

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Royston Wild explains why Lloyds shares aren't on his shopping list for April -- and reveals why the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Get yourself ready for a stock market rally in April!

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Looking for an opportunity to invest in the stock market? Royston Wild explains why now could be a good time…

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Investing Articles

Down 27% in a month, is this FTSE 250 share too cheap to ignore?

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Wizz Air's share price has fallen more than a quarter since the Middle East conflict began. Royston Wild asks: is…

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Investing Articles

£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Here’s how to target a £3,854 monthly passive income

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Royston Wild explains how Stocks and Shares ISA investors can target a huge passive income -- and reveals a top…

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Investing Articles

Down 19%, the red lights are flashing for Barclays shares!

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Barclays shares have fallen almost a fifth in value as the Middle East war has intensified. Royston Wild argues that…

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Investing Articles

Next impresses again, but could its shares be about to crash?

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Next shares have leapt after the retailer raised its full-year profits guidance. But could the FTSE 100 retailer be running…

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Down 15% and a yield of 7.9%! Is this REIT dividend champion now irresistible?

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This real estate investment trust (REIT) has one of the highest dividend yields on the London Stock Market. Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

Down 32% and with a P/E of 9.5, is this FTSE 250 share too cheap to ignore?

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This FTSE 250 share is in freefall after slashing guidance for this financial year. But Royston Wild eyes a potential…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce’s share price has plunged 16% from its highs! Time to buy?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has tumbled in less than three weeks. Royston Wild asks: is the FTSE 100 engineering stock now…

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Investing Articles

Is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity to target a second income?

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Looking to make a large second income from UK dividend shares? Now might be the opportunity you've been waiting for,…

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Investing Articles

Stock market correction? A passive income opportunity!

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Looking to turbocharge your passive income? The stock market correction could be a once-in-a-decade chance to do just that, says…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20k passive income?

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Royston Wild explains how you could target a huge passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals…

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