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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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10.7% and 12.3% yields! 2 dividend stocks to consider in May

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Looking for ways to make a supercharged passive income over the next year? Here are two top dividend shares to…

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Are Associated British Food shares now one of the FTSE 100’s greatest bargains?

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Associated British Food (ABF) shares have slumped on news of tough retail conditions. Is the FTSE 100 stock now too…

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Could a mix of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares help investors retire comfortably?

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Royston Wild explains how a portfolio of well-chosen FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver solid shareholder returns over…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Legal & General shares have delivered a positive-if-unspectacular return over the last 10 years. Could things be about to improve?

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A £10,000 investment in Glencore shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Glencore shares have fallen more than 50% in value in two years. Is the FTSE 100 miner now too cheap…

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1 of my favourite growth shares for May!

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Investors looking for great growth shares need to consider gold producers, reckons Royston Wild. Here's one of his preferred picks.

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10%+ dividend yields! 3 of my favourite dividend shares for May

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These dividend shares offer yields that smash the FTSE 100 average. Here's why they're great passive income stocks to consider.

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2 of the best FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider today!

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These FTSE-quoted shares are among my favourite UK value shares to consider today. Give me a few minutes to explain…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m avoiding like the plague right now

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While the FTSE remains packed with opportunity, many of the index's blue-chip shares could be at risk as trade tariffs…

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This 7-share ISA portfolio could generate a second income of £16,000 in retirement!

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A £20,000 lump sum spread equally across these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a significant second income…

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

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NatWest's shares have delivered positive returns over the last decade. But what are the FTSE 100 firm's prospects looking ahead?

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

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BP shares have slumped by around a quarter since spring 2015. But could the FTSE 100 oil giant be about…

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Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

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Growing market panic is supercharging demand for safe-haven FTSE 100 stocks. Here's one I think could keep surging in price.

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Here’s a 4-share ISA portfolio that could one day generate £1,500 a month in passive income

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A balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a large and growing passive income over time.…

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Have investors left it too late to buy gold?

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With bullion prices soaring above $3,500 an ounce, should investors still consider whether to buy gold for their portfolios?

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Investing Articles

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

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Tesco shares have delivered positive-if-unspectacular returns over the last decade. Can the FTSE 100 grocer move things up a notch?

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3 of the best FTSE 250 bargain shares to consider today!

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Years of underperformance mean the FTSE 250's packed with excellent value stocks. Read on to see three of my favourites.

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Looking for ISA stocks? Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share I think demands attention!

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Investors seeking spring bargains should take a close look at this FTSE 100 defence giant, says our writer Royston Wild.

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£20k to invest? Here are 2 high-yield dividend shares to consider for an ISA!

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Maxing out a Stocks and Shares ISA could deliver a huge four-figure income with well-chosen dividend shares, explains Royston Wild.

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

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Lloyds' shares have delivered a positive return over the last decade. But what does the next 12 months have in…

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

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Greggs' shares have reversed sharply due to recent trading pressures. Is this a great dip-buying opportunity for long-term investors to…

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Could WH Smith be one of the FTSE 250’s greatest growth shares?

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Searching for the best growth shares to buy? Surging travel revenues could make this FTSE 250 stock a huge winner,…

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

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Following its stratospheric rise in recent years, can BAE Systems shares continue to march northwards? Royston Wild takes a look.

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Rolls-Royce shares are tipped to surge and top 800p once again during the next 12 months. Can the FTSE 100…

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

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Taylor Wimpey's shares have fallen almost a quarter over the past decade. But Royston Wild thinks they may be about…

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Are Sainsbury’s shares a white-hot buy as annual profits hit £1bn?

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FTSE 100 retailer Sainsbury's has seen its shares tick higher following a strong trading update. What should investors do next?

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Up 40% in 2025, is this 1 of the best cheap UK shares to consider buying right now?

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Looking for UK shares to cash in on the gold rush could be a great idea to consider. Here's one…

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How much could a 30-year-old ISA investor have if they invested £500 a month until 60?

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Generous tax advantages mean Stocks and Shares ISA investors can boost their chances of enjoying an early retirement.

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After collapsing 28% today, are Bunzl shares too cheap to ignore?

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A poor trading statement has sent Bunzl shares to multi-year lows. Could now be a good time to consider investing…

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Down 40%, could this be one of the FTSE 250’s best cheap recovery shares?

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Searching for the best FTSE 250 shares to buy following recent stock market volatility? Here's a dirt-cheap UK stock on…

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

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City analysts think Barclays shares could be primed for lift-off. But how realistic are price targets for the FTSE 100…

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2 ultra-cheap shares to consider right now!

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These cheap UK shares offer considerable growth and income potential over the long term, reckons our writer Royston Wild.

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Up 18% in the past week, I think this FTSE 100 share could keep soaring!

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While the FTSE 100's up 5.6% in the past week, this blue-chip share's risen much more sharply. Can it move…

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3 FTSE 250 shares to consider for a well-diversified portfolio!

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Looking for ways to create a well diversified portfolio? Here are three FTSE 250 shares to think about for growth,…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider as global recession looms!

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FTSE 100 investors need to tread carefully if they're to avoid dividend disappointment in 2025. Here are two top shares…

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How much would a Stocks & Shares ISA investor need to invest each month to retire comfortably?

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Here's how much a Stocks and Shares ISA holder may need to spend each month on UK and US shares…

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10.1% and 12.9% dividend yields! 2 ETFs to consider for a second income

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Looking for ways to target a dependable second income in uncertain times? These ETFs could be just the ticket, says…

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2 high-yield investment trusts to consider for a passive income

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Looking for ways to make a large and consistent passive income over time? Here are two top investment trusts to…

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2 reasons why I’m avoiding dirt-cheap Lloyds shares!

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Lloyds shares look like a brilliant bargain on paper. But I believe they reflect the many potential horrors facing the…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s a discounted investment trust to consider!

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This real estate investment trust (REIT) offers a near-9% yield. Here's why it's one of my favourite dividend stocks right…

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