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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Yields near 6%! Here’s the dividend forecast for Sainsbury’s shares to 2028

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The dividend yield on Sainsbury's shares tower above the FTSE 100 average of 3.5%. Does this make the supermarket a…

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As Cash ISA changes approach, is now the time to buy UK shares for long-term wealth?

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Changes to the Individual Savings Account (ISA) could present an unexpected opportunity to try to get richer with UK shares.

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£10,000 invested in Shell shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Shell shares have delivered a solid return over the past decade. But can the FTSE 100 share keep performing as…

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2 UK share bargains to consider for an ISA in May!

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These UK shares look cheap based on predicted earnings. Here's why I think they're worth considering for a Stocks and…

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3 steps to consider to target a million pound UK shares portfolio!

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Looking for ways to supercharge a UK shares portfolio? Here are three tips that on their own could deliver huge…

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Here’s the growth forecasts for Next shares through to 2028!

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Next's shares have risen in price again after another forecast-raising trading statement. Is the FTSE 100 company a white hot…

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Here’s a Warren Buffett share I’m considering adding to my portfolio!

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Of the dozens of businesses Berkshire Hathaway has interests in, this is the Warren Buffett beauty I'm looking to buy…

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7% and 13.4% dividend yields! 2 investment trusts to consider for a second income

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Considering some dividend-paying investment trusts could be a great way to make a start on sourcing a second income in…

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275 shares to consider for a 9.64% Stocks & Shares ISA return!

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Looking for ways to boost a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here's a top investment trust that's delivered huge returns since…

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Looking for FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s one I think could lift off in 2025!

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Diageo's share price has dropped 15.3% in the year to date. Could it be about to become one of the…

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Here’s the growth forecast for BAE Systems shares through to 2027!

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I think BAE Systems could be one of the hottest growth shares to consider right now. Here's why I'm a…

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2 top ETFs for investors seeking high-yield dividend shares to consider!

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Looking for dividend shares to buy? Here are two top ETFs that may be safer, and no less lucrative, options…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Barclays shares through to 2027!

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Should dividend investors consider buying Barclays shares to hold for the next few years? Royston Wild looks at the FTSE…

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Here are the growth forecasts for Aston Martin shares through to 2027!

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Aston Martin's shares have slumped 98% in price since 2018. Is the FTSE 250 carmaker finally about to climb off…

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A £10,000 investment in Scottish Mortgage shares is now worth…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are on sale in May following recent price weakness. Is the FTSE 100 growth stock now too…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2028!

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Tesco shares are popular with investors seeking to make a stable second income. But just how robust is this FTSE…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE 250 share I’m avoiding like the plague right now

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Watches of Switzerland shares have tanked 37% in the year to date. And I think the FTSE 250 business could…

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£10,000 invested in Imperial Brands shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Imperial Brands' share price has fallen over the past decade. But could large dividends still have provided a positive return?

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8%+ yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for Taylor Wimpey shares through to 2027

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Taylor Wimpey has long been a solid pick for investors seeking top dividend shares. Can this FTSE 100 stock keep…

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9%+ yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares to 2027

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With one of the FTSE 100's highest dividend yields, should investors consider buying Legal & General shares this May? Let's…

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8.1% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for British American Tobacco shares through to 2027

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British American Tobacco shares have been a prized commodity for investors seeking a large passive income. Are they a potential…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares through to 2027

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Do predictions of explosive dividend growth make Rolls-Royce one of the FTSE 100's hottest dividend shares? Let's take a look.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027!

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The dividend yield on Lloyds shares rises to 6.6% over the next few years. Does this make the FTSE 100…

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£10,000 invested in JD Sports shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Thinking of buying JD Sports shares? Here's what the FTSE 100 retailer could be trading at in a year (spoiler:…

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7.7% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares through to 2027

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BP's shares are among the FTSE 100's most popular for passive income. But how robust are the oil stock's dividend…

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£10,000 invested in Aviva shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Aviva shares have delivered a positive return since 2015. Could they provide better returns than the broader FTSE 100 looking…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider holding through to 2035!

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These FTSE shares are on sale right now. And our writer Royston Wild believes they could be great stocks to…

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2 top ETFs to consider in May!

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Looking for the best ETFs to buy this month? Here are two that Royston Wild believes merit serious attention in…

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Is now a golden opportunity to target huge riches with UK stocks?

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Based on low valuations and historical trends, here's why buying UK stocks today could lead to supersized returns over the…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Shell shares through to 2027!

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With dividend yields reaching almost 5% in the next few years, should I consider buying Shell shares for my FTSE…

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£20k to invest? 7 FTSE 100 dividend shares that could deliver a £1,180 passive income just this year!

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Here's how a diversified portfolio of FTSE 100 shares could deliver a substantial passive income in 2025 and potentially beyond.

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3 FTSE 100 growth, value and dividend shares to consider for a winning ISA!

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Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 shares demand close attention from investors building a Stocks and Shares ISA today.

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Looking for UK dividend shares? £20k invested here could provide a £1,300 passive income in the next year!

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A 6%-plus dividend yield makes this one of the UK's most attractive passive income shares in my book. Let's take…

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Here’s how a Stocks & Shares ISA investor could target a £27k passive income!

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Looking for ways to build a winning Stocks and Shares ISA? Buying FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and S&P 500 shares…

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£20k to spare? Here’s how investors could use that to kickstart a £45k+ passive income

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Looking for ways to make a jumbo passive income? Consider investing in this fund that I think, over time,could create…

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2 mega-cheap penny stocks to consider in May

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These penny stocks look dirt cheap, reckons our writer Royston Wild. Here's why they could be great UK shares to…

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2 top gold ETFs to consider in May!

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Buying a gold exchange traded fund this month is a great idea to consider as the precious metal targets new…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 shares for May

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I think these FTSE 250 shares could be among the London stock market's best bargains to consider following recent turbulence.

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£500 to invest in an ISA each month? Here’s how to target a potential £60k+ second income!

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A regular monthly investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a huge passive income in retirement. Let me…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to consider this May

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Recent stock market volatility provides an opportunity for investors to buy top FTSE 100 stocks on the cheap. Here are…

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