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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 of my favourite high-yield FTSE 250 dividend shares for November!

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With dividend yields above 8% and 10%, I think these FTSE 250 shares might be too good for passive income…

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Forget Nvidia shares! I’m considering buying this FTSE 250 tech star instead

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Nvidia's high valuation continues to deflect me from buying its shares. I think this FTSE 250 technology play could be…

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A cheap FTSE 100 growth stock and an ETF to consider in November!

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Royston Wild thinks this FTSE 100 growth stock and this exchange-traded fund (ETF) could surge in value during the next…

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9% yield! A FTSE 250 dividend growth stock I’m considering to try and beat the market

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A lump sum invested in this FTSE 250 dividend hero could provide a market-beating passive income now and later on,…

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As UK payouts slump, here’s a super-safe dividend share I’d buy!

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Finding rock-solid dividend shares to buy can be especially important in uncertain times. Here's a FTSE 100 passive income star…

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I’d buy these 2 ETFs to try and beat the FTSE 100 AND the S&P 500!

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Let's forget the FTSE 100 for a few moments. Here, I'll explain why these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could provide better…

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3 reasons why I think the S&P 500 will keep climbing!

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The FTSE 100 is still a great place to buy shares today. But I expect the broader S&P 500 to…

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2 high-yield dividend shares and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,080 passive income in 2025!

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A lump sum invested across this high-yield FTSE 250 share and this ETF could create a four-figure income next year,…

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2 of my favourite cheap growth shares to consider today!

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These UK growth shares look cheap based on current earnings forecasts. Here's why our writer Royston Wild thinks they're worth…

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£10,000 of National Grid shares could net me a £1,683 yearly passive income!

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Dividends on National Grid shares are poised to topple this year. But considering this FTSE 100 firm could still create…

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£10,000 of Legal & General shares could net me a £623 monthly passive income!

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With dividends yields near 10%, I think Legal & General's one of the FTSE 100's greatest income shares to consider…

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A cheap FTSE 250 growth share and an ETF to consider for blistering returns

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This exchange-traded fund (ETF) and growth share have soared in value in recent years. Royston Wild thinks there's much more…

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Value, growth and dividends! 3 ETFs I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Royston Wild believes these UK-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help him create a winning Stocks and Shares ISA.

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A cheap dividend stock and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,200 passive income

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Royston Wild believes this FTSE 100 dividend hero and high-yield exchange-traded fund (ETF) could provide a strong passive income for…

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A top FTSE 250 dividend growth share I’d buy for lifelong passive income

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The FTSE 250 can be a great place to search for dividend shares alongside the FTSE 100. Here's a passive…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks and an ETF I’d buy to target a HUGE passive income

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I think this high-yielding exchange-traded fund (ETF) and these dividend stocks could provide a healthy second income for years to…

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£10,000 of Phoenix Group shares could net me a £1,009 monthly passive income!

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Thanks to one of the FTSE 100's biggest dividend yields, one large investment in Phoenix Group shares could create a…

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A FTSE 100 share I’ll avoid like the plague in 2025!

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This popular FTSE share’s cheap on paper. But Royston Wild believes the risk of owning it outweigh the potential rewards…

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As investor sentiment sinks, is the stock market about to crash?

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Investor confidence has dropped sharply in recent quarters, data from Saxo Bank shows. Is a stock market crash coming? And…

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2 FTSE 100 growth shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

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Picking growth shares is tricky right now, and not just because of an uncertain economic outlook. Here are two Royston…

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A FTSE 250 share and an ETF I’d buy for a second income

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I'm looking for ways to make a healthy passive income and I think this stock and this exchange-traded fund (ETF)…

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3 reasons why I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares like the plague!

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Rolls-Royce shares trade on a meaty price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30 times. Royston Wild thinks this leaves them in danger…

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2 cheap shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

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These FTSE 100 and small-cap stocks are on sale right now. But Royston Wild believes these cheap UK shares may…

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3 super-safe dividend shares I’d buy to target a £1,380 passive income!

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Looking to maximise your chances of making a large passive income? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares might…

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3 golden steps to building long-term wealth with UK shares

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UK shares have provided impressive long-term returns. Royston Wild reveals three strategies that shrewd investors use to maximise their profits.

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Yields up to 8.7%! 3 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy to target a £1,000 passive income

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A lump sum invested in these high-yield shares could create a four-figure passive income this year and a growing one…

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2 of my favourite bargain penny stocks in October!

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These two penny stocks look dirt cheap across a variety of different metrics. Royston Wild explains why they could be…

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Here’s the growth forecast for BAE Systems shares through to 2026!

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BAE Systems' shares have soared on the back of resurgent defence spending. Can the FTSE 100 firm continue delivering good…

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Here’s how I’d regularly invest £300 to target £2,000 of monthly passive income

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Investing in shares, trusts and ETFs can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here's one way I could…

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2 of my favourite FTSE 250 bargains this October!

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Royston Wild's out looking for dirt cheap shares. He thinks these FTSE 250 companies are two of the best value…

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Want dividend yields up to 9.9%? Here’s 3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider

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Looking to turbocharge your passive income? These high dividend yield FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks could be just what…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 bargains this October!

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The FTSE 100 has risen strongly in 2024. But there are still plenty of brilliant bargains to be found this…

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Forget the FTSE 100. Small-cap dividend stocks may be better for passive income!

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Looking to make an above-average income from UK dividend stocks? Buying small-cap shares could be the way to go, research…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share and an AI ETF I might buy in October!

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I'm scouring London's stock market for the best stocks and ETFs to buy. Here are two I might add to…

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2 terrifically cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider this October!

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Royston Wild reckons these rebounding FTSE 250 shares still look cheap at current prices. Here's why bargain hunters should give…

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Want a 10% yield? 2 FTSE shares to consider buying today

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Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 dividend shares are among the best to consider for a large income through to…

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Why I’d buy these 7%+ yielding dividend shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA!

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Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can save individuals a fortune in tax over time. Here are three dividend…

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Growth, value and dividends! 2 FTSE 250 shares to consider in October

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Diversification's an important part of the investment process. And these FTSE 250 shares could help investors effectively achieve this. Royston…

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Here’s how I’d target a £45,444 passive income with an ISA!

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The Individual Savings Account (ISA) can be a powerful weapon in the quest for a life-changing passive income, as Royston…

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3 FTSE 100 shares with ex-dividend dates next week!

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Fancy grabbing some juicy dividends in the coming weeks? These FTSE 100 shares all go ex-dividend during the next seven…

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