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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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9.4% yield! A magnificent dividend stock I’d buy to target a lifelong second income

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Royston Wild’s creating a list of the London stock market's best dividend shares. Here's one he's hoping to buy for…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in May

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These FTSE 100 stocks still look undervalued despite the index's recent bull run. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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Looking for FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 bargains? Here’s one of the best!

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Deciding on the FTSE's greatest value stock is a subjective thing. But based on current forecasts, I think ITV is…

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Airtel Africa’s share price sinks on profits hit! Time to buy?

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Airtel Africa's share price has plunged as news of currency devaluations spook investors. Is this a great dip buying opportunity?

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3 of my favourite value stocks this May

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Stock markets are soaring right now. But it's still possible for eagle-eyed investors to uncover some top bargains on the…

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2 top passive income shares to consider buying in May

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Royston Wild thinks now's a great time to go shopping for UK passive income shares. Here are two of his…

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57 years of growth! Here’s one of my favourite dividend shares

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Royston Wild is building a list of the best dividend shares to buy. Here's a dividend growth star he's hoping…

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Are Aviva shares in danger of a fresh price collapse?

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Aviva shares have been on the march again in recent weeks. But is the FTSE 100 life insurer now at…

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2 cheap growth stocks to consider in May

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These hot growth stocks have soared during 2024. But they still offer good value for money at current prices, says…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,220 monthly passive income

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With the right strategy, it’s possible to create a substantial passive income with a portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE…

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Looking for top FTSE 100 value shares? Here’s one I’d buy without hesitation

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There are still lots of FTSE 100 shares on sale despite the index's recent gains. Here's a top pharma stock…

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Why I’d ignore Nvidia and buy this AI growth share

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Nvidia stock looks massively overvalued, according to our Foolish writer Royston Wild. He'd rather invest in other AI growth shares…

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2 magnificent FTSE 250 value stocks to consider today

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The FTSE 250 is home to scores of brilliant value stocks right now. Here our writer Royston Wild picks out…

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2 UK blue-chip shares that could soar as the FTSE 100 bull run begins

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The FTSE 100's reaching record high after record high. And Royston Wild thinks these brilliant blue-chips could continue climbing.

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10.2% dividend yield! 2 value shares to consider for a £1,530 passive income

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Royston Wild explains why investing in these value shares could provide investors with significant passive income for years to come.

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The 10 most popular Stocks and Shares ISA equities revealed! Which would I buy?

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Royston Wild sifts through the most popular picks among Stocks and Shares ISA investors and reveals which ones he'd buy…

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Is Lloyds’ cheap share price a dangerous investor trap?

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Royston Wild explains why Lloyds' rock-bottom share price may reflect its status as a high-risk FTSE 100 company.

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a £24,451 passive income with FTSE 100 stocks

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Royston Wild explains how he’d aim to turn a modest lump sum into thousands of pounds in passive income by…

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4 of the best value stocks to consider buying this May

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Royston Wild discusses a handful of strong (and undervalued) FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks for savvy investors to consider…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider in May

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FTSE stocks are back in fashion as investors look for undervalued shares. Here are some our writer Royston Wild thinks…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,160 monthly passive income

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With some careful consideration, it's possible to make an excellent passive income for life with UK shares. This is how…

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2 FTSE 100 passive income stocks I’d feel confident going ‘all in’ on

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One of these passive income stocks has dividend yields above 9%. The other has grown payouts for 31 straight years.

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Forget Nvidia and Microsoft shares! A cheap stock to consider buying for the AI boom

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Nvidia and Microsoft shares have gone gangbusters over the past year. But I think buying these UK shares for the…

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Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s one I’d feel confident going ‘all in’ on

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This soft drinks giant has been one of the FTSE 100's best value stocks for a long time. Here's why…

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8%+ dividend yields! 2 top value stocks to consider buying in May

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The London stock market is packed with excellent bargains at the start of the month. Here are two great value…

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2 FTSE 100 high dividend shares to consider in May

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I'm building a list of the best FTSE 100 income shares to buy this month. Here are two I'm expecting…

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2 FTSE 250 shares investors should consider for a £1,260 passive income in 2024

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Investing a lump sum in these FTSE 250 shares could yield a four-figure dividend income this year. Are they too…

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Prediction: this will be the FTSE 100’s next great stock!

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This FTSE 250 stock has more than doubled in value during the past five years. Our writer thinks it could…

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Yields up to 12.3% 3 top shares investors should consider for a second income

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Searching for ways to make a market-beating second income? These popular dividend stocks are worth serious consideration, says Royston Wild.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d put 100% of my money in for passive income

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These FTSE 100 companies are two of the best SWAN (sleep well at night) stocks out there. Here's why I'd…

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£15,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a regular £3,403 monthly passive income

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A balanced portfolio of growth and dividend shares can over time deliver an outstanding passive income. This is what I'd…

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A cheap FTSE 100 growth share I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole!

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Barclays shares look like a brilliant bargain at current prices. But Royston Wild thinks there are better FTSE growth shares…

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Here’s how I could make a £3,673 monthly passive income with UK stocks

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With these investing tricks I think it's possible to build a life-changing passive income for retirement via UK stocks. Here's…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 FTSE 250 shares for investors to consider buying in April

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The yields on these FTSE 250 property shares smash the index's average of 3.4%. Here's why our writer Royston Wild…

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2 FTSE 100 retirement shares to consider now

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Seeking top FTSE 100 stocks to help you retire comfortably? Royston Wild talks us through two top income stocks for…

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7%+ dividend yields! 4 FTSE 100 shares for investors to consider buying in April

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These FTSE shares offer dividend yields comfortably above the index average of 3.7%. Here's why they could be good passive…

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Time to abandon the FTSE 100 and look elsewhere for dividend stocks?

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Could buying dividend stocks outside the FTSE now be a better option for UK share investors? Our writer Royston Wild…

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Lloyds’ share price looks like a FTSE 100 bargain! What’s the catch?

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Lloyds' share price trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio and carries a huge dividend yield. Is it a steal at…

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£7,000 to invest? 2 soaring FTSE 100 shares to consider investing in today

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The FTSE 100 is packed with excellent momentum shares at the present. Royston Wild walks us through two he'd buy…

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How I’d hope to turn £1,000 into £10,000 with passive income shares

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This FTSE 100 passive income share offers one of the greatest dividend yields on the London stock market. And I…

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