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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

If I’d put £30,000 into the S&P 500 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have today!

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A lump sum invested in an S&P 500 tracker fund could have made me a four-figure profit. But what's the…

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Warning! 2 FTSE 100 shares I think could collapse in 2025

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The FTSE could be in for another strong year in 2025 as interest rates fall. But the outlook may be…

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2 cheap penny stocks for growth AND dividends!

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Royston Wild thinks these penny stocks are great all-rounder options for his portfolio. At current prices, are they too cheap…

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2 reasons why I’ll avoid cheap Barclays shares in November!

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Barclays shares look like a bona-fide bargain based on predicted earnings. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100 bank remains…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold to 2035

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A lump sum investment in these FTSE 100 stocks could reap massive returns over the next decade and are worth…

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Down 21%, is the Smith & Nephew share price too cheap to ignore?

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The Smith & Nephew share price is trading at its cheapest for almost a year. Is now the time for…

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Fancy a £1,640 second income in 2025? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver it

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With yields well above the FTSE average, these dividend stocks are tipped to deliver a blistering second income next year.

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Investing Articles

This ETF is soaring as the gold price booms! Is it time to buy?

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Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) like this could be an easy, cheap, and lucrative way to ride the gold…

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Investing Articles

Down 29%, here’s one of my favourite cheap FTSE 100 shares this November

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With a P/E ratio of just over 10 times, I think this might be one of the best FTSE 100…

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A FTSE 100 share that offers growth, dividends AND value!

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Looking for the FTSE 100's greatest 'all-rounders'? Royston Wild reveals what he thinks is one of the index's best shares…

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Investing Articles

A penny stock that offers growth, dividends AND value!

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Searching for the best penny stock? Here's one to consider that could offer plenty for small-cap investors to sink their…

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1 BIG reason I’ll avoid Lloyds shares like the plague in November!

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Lloyds shares are falling again as worries over another possible mis-selling scandal grow. I think the FTSE 100 bank could…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £30,000 into the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have today!

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The FTSE 250 is rebounding as market appetite for British assets picks up. Here's two ways that investors could play…

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A FTSE 250 share that offers growth, dividends AND value!

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This FTSE 250 share has struggled due to poor conditions in the advertising market. But Royston Wild thinks it could…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Legal & General shares through to 2026!

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City brokers think profits are about to rocket following recent disappointments. Does this make Legal & General shares a top…

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These 3 investing steps could make me an £11,680 passive income!

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If I was starting out on my investing journey, here's how I'd try to build a robust passive income with…

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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

£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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