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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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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks for September!

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These FTSE 100 heavyweights are on sale right now! Here's why they could prove shrewd investments to consider for long-term…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 250 bargain shares for September!

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I'm building a list of the best-value FTSE 250 shares to buy next month. There's a large number to choose…

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A cheap momentum share and a low-cost ETF I’d buy as gold prices rocket!

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Looking to cash in on the gold rush? Royston Wild discusses a cheap FTSE 250 share and an exchange-traded fund…

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A dividend stock and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,000 passive income!

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This dividend stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be great picks for investors seeking a large passive income now and…

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2 penny stocks to consider for growth and income!

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These UK penny stocks offer a brilliant blend of above-average dividend yields and attractive growth estimates. Here's why they could…

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£10,000 in the bank? That could turn into a yearly passive income of £29,834!

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With returns on savings products falling, I think investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be the best route…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares I might buy to target a £1,110 passive income!

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A lump sum investment in these high-yield dividend shares could create a four-figure passive income this year alone. Here's why.

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This ETF’s beaten the FTSE 100 AND the S&P 500 in the past 10 years!

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Returns from this exchange-traded fund (ETF) has smashed those of FTSE-linked funds since 2014. Royston Wild thinks this is a…

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A FTSE 100 share I’m aiming to hold for a lifetime!

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Royston Wild typically buys shares he expects to own for a decade or more. However, he hopes to hang on…

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Down 10% or more, I think these FTSE 250 shares are brilliant bargains!

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Looking for cheap stocks to buy following recent stock market volatility? Here are two FTSE 250 value shares I think…

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7%+ dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for my ISA today

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Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are two FTSE 250 income…

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Aviva’s share price drops despite forecast-beating results! Time to buy?

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Aviva's share price has fallen despite broad sales growth and a big jump in profits. Is now the time for…

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Looking for top dividend growth shares? Here’s one I’d buy for a £1,000 annual passive income!

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Royston Wild explains why this 10.1%-yielding FTSE 250 stock might be one of London's greatest dividend growth shares right now.

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2 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy to target a £636,281 retirement fund!

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The high forward yields on these dividend stocks are more than double the FTSE 100 average. Royston Wild thinks they…

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How to invest £500 a month in UK shares and target a £36,615 passive income!

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Building a diversified, tax-efficient portfolio of UK shares could generate a large passive income by the time I retire. Here's…

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8.4% dividend yield! Here’s one of my favourite cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income

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I'm building a list of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy. And this one -- with its huge dividend…

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The BT share price soars 6%+ as Bharti becomes its largest shareholder! Time for me to invest?

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BT's share price has risen by a third in the past six months. While I love a good recovery stock,…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a £1,220 passive income even during a recession!

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A lump sum investment in these dividend stocks could provide a large and growing passive income even as the global…

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A FTSE 100 bargain stock I’d buy without hesitating!

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Looking for the best FTSE value stocks to buy following the recent sell-off? Here's a beaten-down bargain I'm keen to…

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£10,000 to invest? 2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today

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I'm searching for FTSE 100 stocks that could generate big -- and growing -- dividends over the long term. Here…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for passive income during a recession

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Dividends are never, ever guaranteed. But history suggests these FTSE 100 shares could remain excellent sources of passive income in…

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A cheap dividend stock that could be a perfect Stocks & Shares ISA buy as markets wobble!

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Gold is thriving as worries over the macroeconomic landscape worsen. So is this low-cost income stock a shrewd buy for…

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I’m considering buying 2,273 shares in this FTSE 100 gem to target £2,490 a month in passive income!

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A recent share price dip has turbocharged the dividend yield on this FTSE 100 share to 9.7%. Here's why I…

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A FTSE 250 share I’d buy for passive income during a recession

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I'm looking for solid dividend stocks to buy amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. And I think this FTSE 250 share is…

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2 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy to aim for a £1,780 passive income!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are outstanding. I think they could provide a strong…

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I’m considering buying 200 shares in this FTSE 250 star to target £4,500 a month in passive income!

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I'm looking for ways to make an enormous passive income. A couple of hundred shares in this FTSE 250 star…

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3 reasons why Lloyds could be one of the worst shares to buy in August!

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Lloyds shares look ultra cheap as summer draws to a close. But Royston Wild thinks it has the hallmarks of…

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3 mega-cheap stocks I’d buy for an instant £1,520 dividend income!

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are tipped to provide huge dividend income this year. Here's why they could…

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2 dirt cheap UK shares and a bargain ETF I’d buy after the sell-off!

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Looking for brilliant bargains to buy as stock markets plummet? Here are two top UK shares and an ETF I'm…

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As stock markets plummet, should I sell shares now or hold on?

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Stock markets are falling right now. So I'm asking myself if I should I buy or sell shares at the…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy after last week’s washout!

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Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy at knock-down prices? I think these FTSE 100 passive income favourites merit…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 stocks to consider in August for a £1,700 second income

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The dividend yields on these passive income stocks smash the FTSE 100 average of 3.6%. Here's why they could be…

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Two 6.3%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA this August

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Royston Wild believes these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could provide ISA investors with a large passive income for years…

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My 2 favourite, cheap FTSE 250 stocks this August!

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Many FTSE 250 stocks remain 'on sale' despite broader gains across the index. Here are two Royston Wild thinks could…

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3 of my favourite, cheap, high-yield dividend stocks this August!

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Looking for high-yield shares for passive income? Here are three Royston Wild thinks are cheap and worthy of further research.

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2 high-dividend ETFs to consider for passive income in August!

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Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can provide healthy returns while at the same time reducing risk. Here are two…

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Down 27% in 6 months! Is this battered FTSE stock one of the best shares to buy today?

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This FTSE share has plummeted in the space of several months. Could it be the best bargain-hunting opportunity of the…

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Down 10%+ in 6 months, I expect these FTSE 100 shares to rebound sharply!

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These FTSE 100 stocks have slumped in value for different reasons. But the one thing that connects them is the…

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I love this FTSE 250 growth share! Here are just 3 reasons why

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This FTSE 250 company has delivered supreme shareholder returns during the past 10 years. Our writer Royston Wild thinks it…

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Will FTSE 100 stocks rise or fall over the next 6 months? Here’s what investors think!

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FTSE stocks are back in fashion as investors respond to better economic data and July's general election result. Can they…

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