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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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2 New Year resolutions for ISA investors to consider!

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Looking to put the fizz back into ISA investing? These top tips could help turbocharge the returns UK investors make…

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Fancy supercharging your passive income? Here are 2 cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 250 shares are MORE THAN DOUBLE the index average! Here's why they could be…

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Want a supercharged passive income in 2025? Consider this high-yield dividend hero!

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Looking for the best high-yield income shares to buy this year? Here's one I expect to deliver large and growing…

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Fancy a near-£2k second income in 2025? Consider these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are tipped to provide more market-beating dividends this year by City analysts. Here's…

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Can £5 a day in an ISA build a passive income stream?

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With a Stocks and Shares ISA, an investor may be able to make a healthy passive income for years to…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

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Worried about not having enough money to retire on? Regular investment in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) could be worth…

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How much would a Stocks & Shares ISA investor need for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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Looking to make a four-figure second income with a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains how investors might hit…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in S&P 500 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

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A regular investment in S&P 500 shares could help a middle-aged person build a million-pound portfolio. Royston Wild explains.

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Buying more Greggs shares is top of my New Year’s resolutions!

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Looking for top growth shares to consider in 2025? Here's why Greggs shares are at the top of my shopping…

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Want to double your money by 2030? Here are 3 ETFs to consider in January!

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These UK-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help investors get 2025 off to a bang! Our writer Royston Wild explains why.

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Down 21% and 10%, here are 2 FTSE 100 shares tipped to rebound in 2025!

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The City thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will stage impressive recoveries in the new year. Royston Wild explains why they…

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£20k to invest for a decade? These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could turn that into almost £100k!

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can deliver spectacular long-term returns, as these US- and UK-listed vehicles have already shown.

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Could these UK shares help investors beat the FTSE 100 and S&P 500?

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I reckon these brilliant blue-chip UK shares might just beat both the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indexes over the…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m avoiding like the plague in January!

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The potential benefits of owning these dividend stocks is outweighed by the risks, argues Royston Wild. Here's why he's buying…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in FTSE 100 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

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Looking to buy individual FTSE 100 shares or an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? Here's an idea of the potential long-term returns…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider for growth and dividends in 2025!

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Searching for the best FTSE 100 bargain shares to buy in 2025? Here are three heavyweights that are tipped for…

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£20k to invest? 2 passive income shares to consider for a £1,880 cash boost!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are more than double the UK blue chip average,…

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2 dirt-cheap UK growth shares to consider for 2025!

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These FTSE 250 and small-cap stocks are on sale today! And Royston Wild thinks investors seeking growth shares should give…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider for growth and income in 2025!

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Despite this year's gains, the FTSE 250 remains packed with excellent value shares heading into the New Year. Here are…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 investment trusts to consider for enormous passive income

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Investment trusts can be excellent ways to generate a second income. These three have some of the biggest dividend yields…

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£10k to invest? A high-yield dividend share to consider for a £1,589 passive income in 2025 and 2026

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Looking for the best high-yield shares to buy? Here's one whose turbocharged dividend yields could make it a passive income…

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2 dividend shares to consider for a supercharged passive income!

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Whether done through a lump sum or a steady regular investment, considering these dividend shares could seriously boost investors' wealth.

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9% yields! 2 cheap dividend shares to consider for a £1,800 passive income in 2025!

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Looking to supercharge your passive income? These high-yield heroes could be just what you've been looking for, says Royston Wild.

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2 cheap UK shares and a soaring ETF that could look good in an ISA in 2025!

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The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are packed with brilliant bargains as the stock market sells off again. Here are…

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How much would I need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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The exact amount needed for a healthy passive income may depend greatly on the type of ISA an individual uses.…

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2 S&P 500 funds to consider for huge profits in 2025!

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Are you optimistic about the S&P 500's prospects in the New Year? These quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be worth…

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A cheap FTSE 100 share that’s tipped to rebound sharply in 2025!

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Recent price weakness means this FTSE share now offers stunning all-round value. I think it could experience a strong recovery…

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2 sinking FTSE 100 shares I think could rebound in 2025!

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Warren Buffett loves buying beaten-down stocks in anticipation of a price recovery. Here are two from the FTSE 100 that've…

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3 ETFs to consider buying for a 16% average annual return!

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Searching for double-digit annual returns? These top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help investors build substantial long-term wealth.

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2 top ETFs I’m considering buying for my SIPP in 2025!

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to spread risk AND target market-beating returns. Here's a couple I have…

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Here’s why the Legal & General share price could soar in 2025!

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Legal & General's share price has slumped in 2024. Here's why it might be one of the FTSE 100's best…

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2 of my favourite exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for 2025!

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Royston Wild thinks these exchange-traded funds could soar again next year. Here's why he's considering them for his portfolio.

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As FTSE 100 shares sink, here’s one I think’s too cheap to ignore!

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With the FTSE 100 selling off, now could be a good time for savvy investors to go shopping for bargain…

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2 FTSE 250 shares City analysts think will soar in 2025!

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Brokers believe that these sinking FTSE 250 shares will stage a comeback next year. Here's why I think they're worth…

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If an investor put £20k into the FTSE All-Share a decade ago, here’s what they’d have today!

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On average, the FTSE All-Share has delivered a mid-single-digit annual return since 2014. What does the future hold for this…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in a Stocks & Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

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Late to investing? Don't worry. Here's how a regular long-term investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate huge…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in 2025!

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These FTSE 250 shares have excellent long-term investment potential, says Royston Wild. Here's why he thinks they might also be…

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Fancy a 13.9% dividend yield? Consider these dirt-cheap investment trusts!

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These investment trusts are trading at whopping discounts to their net asset values (NAVs). Here's why they could prove to…

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Consider these 3 steps in 2025 to target a winning second income!

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Royston Wild picks three of his favourite investing strategies that can help individuals build an enormous second income.

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7 top tips to consider for an £88k passive income!

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A regular monthly investment in trusts or shares could yield a stunning passive income in retirement. Here's how an investor…

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