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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

These are my 3 biggest FTSE 100 SIPP holdings. Here’s why!

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy? Royston Wild reveals his top three holdings -- and explains why…

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

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Lloyds shares have jumped 62% in value over the last 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 bank keep its…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy these 3 UK stocks on the cheap?

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Discover the three bargain UK stocks Royston Wild thinks are trading too cheaply right now -- and why he thinks…

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This FTSE 100 dividend share’s so cheap it’s a joke!

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Looking for the best dividend shares to buy? Here's a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 passive income hero our writer Royston Wild…

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3 cheap UK shares tipped to grow 104% (or more) in 2026!

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Looking for brilliant bargains with rebound potential this year? Royston Wild picks out three cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? That could lead to a £13k passive income

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Royston Wild explains the benefits of targeting income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals a FTSE 100…

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After rising 113%, is Rolls-Royce’s share price on course for £16.25?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has more than doubled during the past year. Could it be poised to soar again in 2026?…

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3 UK shares tipped to return 43% (or more) over 12 months!

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These UK shares are expected to enjoy spectacular share price gains between now and early 2027. But how realistic are…

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3 penny shares tipped to soar 63% (or more) in 2026!

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City brokers think these penny shares are set for lift-off over the next year. Here Royston Wild explains why they're…

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4 huge risks to Rolls-Royce shares in 2026!

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After more than doubling in value in 2025, can Rolls-Royce shares soar again this year? Royston Wild has his doubts…

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Prediction: 2 FTSE 100 losers I think could explode in 2026!

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These FTSE 100 shares fell by 13% and 21% respectively in 2025. Can they rebound this year? Royston Wild explains…

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2 top shares to consider stuffing in an ISA and holding until 2036!

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Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks could potentially turbocharge returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as tariff threats explode!

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Are you looking for lifeboats as global trade wars intensify? Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 safe haven shares demand…

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Down 25%+, are these FTSE 100 losers the best stocks to buy in 2026?

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These FTSE 100 shares have crumbled in value over the last 12 months. Does this make them top stocks to…

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2 top ETFs for growth and dividend shares!

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Looking for the best growth and dividend shares to consider buying? Purchasing them in an ETF can be a great…

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5 huge risks to Lloyds shares in 2026!

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Lloyds' shares have surged over the last year, moving through £1 in the process. But does this mean FTSE 100…

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4 pros and cons of buying Diageo shares in 2026!

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Diageo shares are trading at their cheapest for more than a decade. Does this make the FTSE 100 stock a…

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State Pension fears? 3 cheat codes that could help you retire in comfort

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Want to boost your chances of hitting your retirement goals? Consider these investing tips to protect yourself from a meagre…

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8.3% and 8.5% yields! Here’s 1 of my favourite FTSE income stocks

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Legal & General shares are hugely popular with passive income investors. Want to know why? Royston Wild explains what makes…

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Here’s how you could build a £23,455 second income with just £100 a month!

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Drip-feeding money into growth and dividend shares can eventually deliver a stunning second income in retirement. Royston Wild explains how.

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Will Rolls-Royce’s share price surge or sink? 4 key things to consider

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Rolls-Royce's share price enjoyed another spectacular year in 2025. But after almost doubling in value, is the FTSE engineer now…

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£20k spent on this rocketing FTSE 250 share a year ago is now worth…

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Someone investing in this FTSE 250 growth share a year ago would have doubled their money! Can it continue rising?…

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With £1 taken out, can Lloyds’ share price surge again in 2026?

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Barclays analysts think the Lloyds share price could soar 20% over the next year. Royston Wild considers how realistic this…

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As Diageo’s share price dives, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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As Diageo's share price struggles, Royston Wild looks at the FTSE 100 company's credentials as a recovery stock. Is it…

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1 of my favourite FTSE 250 bargain stocks right now!

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Looking for the UK stock market's best value shares? Here's a FTSE 250 share Royston Wild is hoping to add…

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This top FTSE 100 growth share’s sinking! Is it a buying opportunity?

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Games Workshop's share price has dropped again after releasing half-year trading numbers. Is the FTSE company a top dip-buy right…

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1 of the FTSE 100’s best bargains to consider for 2026!

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Royston Wild discusses a top FTSE 100 share he owns in his portfolio -- and explains why he think it's…

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As Greggs’ share price dives, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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The Greggs share price looks incredibly cheap on paper. But does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity? Royston Wild investigates.

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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Royston Wild reveals how much you might need for a regular four-figure passive income -- and discusses a FTSE 250…

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I own these 5-star FTSE dividend stocks! Can you guess what they are?

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Looking to build a powerful portfolio of dividend stocks in 2026? Consider these three passive income heroes held by our…

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I’ve just bought this FTSE 100 share to boost my SIPP! Wanna know why?

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Games Workshop's exploding share price has helped my SIPP to thrive. I expect the FTSE 100 stock to keep outperforming.

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares at the beginning of 2025 is now worth…

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Lloyds investors saw the value of their shares rise by more than three-quarters last year. Can the FTSE 100 bank…

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£20k to spare? 3 income stocks to target £1,640 of dividends in 2026

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Looking for big dividends in the New Year? An investment in these income stocks, with an average 8.2% dividend yield,…

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A top dividend share to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026!

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Royston Wild has found one of the FTSE 250's hottest dividend stocks for this year and next. Here's why he's…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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Nvidia stock has delivered stunning returns over the past five years. Can it continue to rise? One broker thinks it…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly second income?

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Royston Wild explains how you can maximise your chances of building a large second income -- and reveals a FTSE…

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Is Nvidia’s share price about to shock us all in 2026?

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One analyst expects Nvidia's share price to more than double by early 2027. Is this pie-in-the-sky thinking? Or could the…

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Why has BP’s share price slumped following the Venezuela chaos?

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Unlike US oil stocks, BP's share price has dropped after recent US action in Venezuela. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares!

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Royston Wild explains why these growth shares are worth serious consideration. Could they enjoy more spectacular price gains in 2026?

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price about to shock us all in 2026?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has risen more than 1,000% since the start of 2016! Can it keep soaring, or is the…

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