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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

Looking for dividend stocks? These 3 investment trusts might be great buys

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Investment trusts can be great ways for investors to achieve financial independence. These dividend growth stocks could be three of…

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This explosive value share could keep rising for the rest of 2024!

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This soaring value share has already enjoyed stunning price gains this year. And it looks set to continue soaring as…

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Nvidia shares are soaring! Could this AI stock be a better buy?

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Demand for Nvidia shares continues to grow and grow. But might this cheaper AI stock be a superior way for…

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3 of the FTSE 100’s best value, growth and dividend shares!

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Looking to build a well-rounded portfolio of top FTSE 100 shares? Here are three our writer Royston Wild thinks deserves…

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Very big dividends are expected from these 2 UK shares!

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With yields of 9.7% and 5.3%, these UK dividend shares could be a great way for investors to substantially improve…

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3 top FTSE 100 value shares I’d buy before August!

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These FTSE 100 heavyweight shares have considerable long-term potential. And at current prices, I think they are too cheap to…

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Lloyds’ share price is dirt cheap! But I’d still avoid it like the plague

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Lloyds' share price looks a brilliant bargain at 59p. But closer inspection suggests this could be a FTSE 100 share…

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How to invest £500 a month in an ISA to target a passive income of £42,148!

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Building a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA is a realistic possibility with the right investing strategy. Here are the steps…

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Investing Articles

Rio Tinto’s share price slumps following production update! Time to buy in?

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Poor production news has pulled Rio Tinto's share price sharply lower again. Is the FTSE 100 mining stock now too…

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2 dividend growth stocks to consider buying before the King’s Speech!

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These dividend growth shares are tipped to deliver market-beating payouts over the next few years. Here's why they're worth a…

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Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best-value growth shares?

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Looking for great-value recovery shares to buy today? Based on City forecasts, this could be one of the best that…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £4,894 annual passive income with Aviva shares

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Aviva might be one of the FTSE 100's hottest dividend shares right now. I'm banking on it to provide me…

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2 cheap passive income stocks with dividend yields around 9%!

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These passive income stocks offer dividend yields approaching 10%. But what else makes them excellent UK shares to invest in…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields above 9%!

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These FTSE 100 stocks look cheap, based on predicted earnings and dividends. Here's why I think they could be great…

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2 top growth shares I’d buy for the second half of 2024!

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Looking for the best growth shares to buy? These FTSE 250 and small-cap shares have significant share price potential, according…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why Aviva’s share price still looks like a brilliant bargain to me!

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Is Aviva's share price among the best bargains on the FTSE 100 today? Here, our writer Royston Wild explains why…

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2 high-yield UK shares that could generate a £1,480 second income this year!

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If broker projections are correct, these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could provide investors with a four-figure second income…

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3 high-yield shares that could generate dividends of £1,750 this year!

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These high-yield FTSE 250 stocks might be brilliant buys for investors seeking to make a large lifelong passive income. Here's…

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These FTSE 100 shares are undervalued by as much as 44%!

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These FTSE 100 shares have significant share price potential, according to City analysts. Here's why they could be great investments…

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3 FTSE 250 shares brokers think could soar as much as 29%!

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The number-crunchers think these FTSE 250 shares will gain between 17% and 29% in value over the next 12 months.…

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With £25k, here’s how I’d target a £15,919 passive income every year

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Have a chunk of cash burning a hole in your pocket? Here's how I'd put this to work to try…

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Capita’s share price soars 20% on asset sale! Time to buy?

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Capita's battered share price has rebounded as investors cheer news of a huge, £200m+ asset sale. Is now the time…

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3 excellent FTSE 100 blue-chip shares that could supercharge investment portfolios!

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These FTSE 100 shares are tipped to surge in price over the next 12 months. Here's why they could be…

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A FTSE 100 dividend share that could soar after Labour’s general election win

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A large dividend yield and predictions of growing payouts could make this FTSE 100 share a brilliant buy for long-term…

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2 mega-cheap growth stocks I think could surge in value!

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These growth stocks have rocketed in value in recent weeks. Yet they remain dirt cheap and could be poised for…

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£15k in savings? 2 passive income stocks to consider for £1,298 of dividends

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Fancy making more than a grand in dividends this year? These two high-yield passive income stocks could be worth a…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt cheap growth shares I’d buy to hold for AT LEAST 5 years!

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These great growth shares are on sale today. Our writer Royston Wild explains why the could deliver big earnings increases…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £1,706 monthly second income

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A diversified portfolio of growth and dividend shares could make me a big passive income in retirement. These are the…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 dividend shares I’ll avoid like the plague in July!

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Both of these FTSE 250 shares carry enormous dividend yields. But Royston Wild thinks the risks of ownership are too…

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2 high-dividend-yield shares I’d buy to hold for AT LEAST 5 years!

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Our writer Royston Wild thinks these high-yield dividend stocks could provide a market-beating passive income for years to come.

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2 dirt cheap penny stocks investors should consider this July!

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Looking for the best value shares to buy today? Our writer Royston Wild thinks these cut-price penny stocks demand close…

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Market Movers

Is GSK’s share price a brilliant bargain after this new vaccines deal?

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The GSK share price continues to weaken despite a major vaccines deal with German company CureVac. Is now the time…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy in July?

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These FTSE 100 shares trade on rock-bottom earnings multiples and offer high dividend yields. Are they top buys or potential…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to target a £1,280 passive income

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These high-dividend penny shares could be great passive income buys for years to come. Here Royston Wild gives the lowdown…

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Legal & General and National Grid shares could be undervalued 17% and 25%!

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Could Legal & General shares -- along with those of National Grid -- be brilliant buys for value investors today?…

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£20k to invest? A FTSE 100 share and an ETF to consider in July!

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A diversified portfolio of UK blue-chip shares and ETFs could be a great way to build long-term wealth, argues our…

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3 reasons why Lloyds shares could plummet!

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Lloyds shares look like one of the FTSE 100's best bargains right now. But scratch a little deeper and the…

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2 FTSE 100 shares that could rise after the general election

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Thinking about which FTSE 100 shares could soar and sink after this week's general election? Here are two that could…

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8.7% yield! A dividend growth stock to consider stashing in a SIPP for decades

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I'm looking for the best dividend growth stocks for SIPP investors to consider today. Here's one with an 8.7% yield…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’ll avoid like the plague in July!

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Looking for the best cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy next month? Here are two that Royston Wild believes could…

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