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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

Here’s how an investor could target a £230k ISA fund with a £226 monthly investment!

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Looking for ways to build a healthy retirement fund? Here's how ISA investors could target this with UK shares and…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider for growth and dividends!

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Looking for the best FTSE 250 shares to buy today? These brilliant bargains offer an attractive blend of growth and…

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A FTSE 100 share to consider in April for growth AND dividends!

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Looking for the best growth and income stocks to consider buying next month? Here's one FTSE 100 share I've bought…

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Hunting for passive income? Here’s a top FTSE 100 dividend growth share to consider!

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Buying low-yielding shares like this FTSE dividend growth hero can be a great way to make a long-term passive income.

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£500 to invest a month? Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could unlock a comfortable retirement

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The tax benefits of the Stocks and Shares ISA can provide the foundations for significant long-term wealth creation. Here's how.

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2 high-yield FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider to target a £2,430 passive income

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The London stock market is a great place to go shopping for reliable, high-yield dividend shares. Here are two of…

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3 last-minute shares, trusts and funds to consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA!

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Searching for top investments before the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline? Here are three top UK-listed assets to consider.

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Here are 2 of my favourite FTSE 100 shares for growth and dividends!

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I think these FTSE 100 shares are exceptional 'all rounders' for share investors to consider in the coming days and…

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2 dividend growth shares to consider for a long-term second income!

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These UK stocks have great records of dividend growth. Here's why I think they remain great shares to consider for…

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2 high-yield dividend growth shares to consider ahead of the ISA deadline!

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Looking to buy some last-minute dividend shares before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline? Here are two stars to consider.

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10% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Phoenix Group shares for 2025 and 2026

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy? The double-digit yields on Phoenix Group shares suggest it may…

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3 penny stocks with cheap valuations AND huge dividend yields!

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Looking for the best small-cap shares to buy for optimum value? Royston Wild reckons these dirt-cheap penny stocks are worth…

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3 FTSE 100 shares with low P/E ratios and brilliant dividend yields!

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Recent market volatility means these FTSE 100 shares offer even better value for money. Here's why I think they're worth…

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2 FTSE 100 bargains to consider before the 5 April ISA deadline!

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I think these FTSE 100 shares could be great stocks to consider buying before next month's Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Up 12% today, here’s a great FTSE 250 growth share to consider!

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Softcat's share price is soaring following a blockbuster first-half trading announcement. Here's why the FTSE 250 share is worth a…

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3 FTSE 250 shares with low P/E ratios and sky-high dividend yields!

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Searching for the best bargains that London has to offer? Here's a handful from the FTSE 250 I think are…

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Here’s how an ISA investor could build a £20k passive income with UK shares

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Looking to make a five-figure passive income in retirement? Here's how a blend of UK shares and cash savings could…

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Looking for cheap stocks to buy? Here’s one of my favourites to consider for ISA season

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Pawnbroker H&T has just published another set of golden trading numbers. Here's why it's one of my favourite cheap shares…

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Here’s the Tesco share price forecast for the next 12 months!

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Tesco's valuation has dropped to multi-year lows after recent share price weakness. Is now the time to consider buying the…

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Millions are missing out on ISA account benefits! Here’s what I’m doing now

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Swathes of people are missing the chance to supercharge their returns with a Stocks and Shares or Lifetime ISA account.…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Games Workshop shares through to 2027!

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Strong earnings growth saw Games Workshop shares gatecrash the FTSE 100 in December. But can this niche stock keep going?

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If a 30-year-old puts £300 a month into a Stocks & Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

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The Stocks and Shares ISA can, over the long term, prove a great way to build life-changing wealth. Royston Wild…

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£30k to invest? 3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares to target a £2,190 passive income

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Forward dividend yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks smash the average for UK shares, as Royston Wild…

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2 investment trusts to consider as confidence in the UK and Europe surges

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These European and UK investment trusts are on sale right now. Could they be great buys as investor confidence in…

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£20k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for a £1,770 passive income

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These top-quality dividend shares offer some of the biggest yields on the FTSE 100. Here's why they could be great…

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3 reasons I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares like the plague

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Lloyds shares offer compelling value for money right now. But the risks facing the FTSE 100 bank mean it's one…

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I’m considering increasing my stake in this FTSE 100 dividend share! Here’s why

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This FTSE 100 share has almost halved in value since I bought it. But I'm considering buying more for some…

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A strong dividend share I’ve bought to target a huge second income!

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Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Here's one I expect to pay a large second income despite an…

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Investors’ confidence is sinking! What should they do as stock markets plummet?

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Stock markets are in freefall as trade wars worsen and investor sentiment sinks. What course of action should we all…

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2 high-yield dividend shares to consider as ‘Trump tariffs’ loom

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Searching for the best passive income stocks to buy in these uncertain times? Here are two high-yield heroes I think…

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Want to become an ISA millionaire? These 3 top tips could help!

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Looking for ways to supercharge a Stocks and Shares ISA? These hot takes could help investors to build a seven-figure…

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Looking for ISA bargains? 2 FTSE 250 shares that are too cheap for me to ignore

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Looking for the best cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are two that…

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2 FTSE 100 lifeboats to consider as trade tariff fears grow

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Looking for safe havens as the threat of 'Trump tariffs' grows? Here are two top FTSE 100 stocks for investors…

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2 top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to consider as stock markets dive

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A lump sum investment in these rock-solid funds could help investors weather the current storm on global stock markets.

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Defence stocks are soaring! Here’s why they could be better shares to buy than the ‘Magnificent Seven’

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European defence stocks have rocketed in value since 2020. Here's why they could continue outperforming the 'Magnificent Seven.'

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Here are the dividend forecasts for BT shares for 2025 and 2026!

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With dividends rising again and yields above 5%, is BT Group one of the FTSE 100's most attractive dividend shares…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares for 2025 and 2026!

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Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Forecasts suggest Legal & General shares could remain a standout pick for…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for Aviva shares for 2025 and 2026!

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Aviva shares have provided a large and growing passive income in recent years. Is the FTSE 100 firm's strong record…

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Don’t panic! Consider buying these dirt cheap UK stocks instead

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Looking for the best bargain shares to consider buying as markets fall? Here are two UK stocks that look stunningly…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BAE Systems shares for 2025 and 2026

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BAE Systems shares have proved a great pick for investors seeking long-term dividend growth. Can the FTSE 100 company keep…

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