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Royston Wild

I am a seasoned freelance financial journalist specialising in global stock markets. I was formerly a stocks and commodities reporter -- and editor of print and online FX market coverage -- at Shares Magazine, providing information and analysis for readers to make sound investment decisions in the UK and overseas. I was also a regular contributor to the magazine's extensive catalogue of bookazines and trading guides. Prior to this I was a reporter with the BaseMetals.com and TheBullionDesk.com newswires, breaking the latest news and providing in-depth analyses of the base and precious metals markets.

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares drop on car loan news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

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Lloyds shares have dropped after it warned of higher provisions for the mis-selling of car loans. Is the FTSE 100…

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HSBC shares sink 6% on Hong Kong news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

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HSBC shares have tumbled after plans to acquire Hang Seng Bank were poorly received. Royston Wild analyses the news.

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As gold prices hit $4,000, here are 3 hot ETFs to consider

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Gold ETFs are going gangbusters as prices of the yellow metal reach new heights. Royston Wild reveals three to consider…

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As gold stocks surge, here’s a FTSE 100 share I’m considering buying

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Royston Wild explains why gold stocks remain an attractive asset class, and reveals a FTSE 100 mining stock on his…

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10 reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 10,000 by Christmas!

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The FTSE leading index of UK shares has just reached record peaks above 9,500 points. Can it keep going? Royston…

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Lift off! 2 soaring FTSE 100 stocks to consider in 2025

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These FTSE 100 stocks have enjoyed stunning price gains of 109% and 262% so far this year. Royston Wild thinks…

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Here’s how you could target a £4,000 monthly passive income with ISAs and SIPPs!

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Royston Wild explains how a £500 monthly investment in stocks, trusts and funds could create a substantial passive income in…

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3 dirt-cheap penny stocks that demand attention right now

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Looking for the best penny stocks to buy? Royston Wild thinks these UK small caps demand consideration at today's prices.

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2 out-of-favour FTSE 250 stocks to consider this October

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City analysts expect these FTSE 250 stocks to rebound strongly over the next year. Royston Wild explains why he thinks…

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2 unloved FTSE 100 shares to consider this October

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider buying? Here are two heavyweight UK shares to examine following…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027!

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Dividends on Lloyds shares are tipped to keep rising. But how realistic are the City's current forecasts? Royston Wild investigates.

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A 9.6% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares through to 2027

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Dividends on Legal & General shares have risen in nine of the last 10 years. Can they continue growing? Royston…

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Saving £226 a month? Here’s how you could build long-term ISA wealth

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Large tax benefits mean the Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a great way to create a retirement fund. Here's one…

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Don’t have much cash to invest? Consider using a SIPP to build long-term wealth

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With generous tax relief, a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a powerful weapon to grow your retirement fund.

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Dividend yields above 9%! Here are 3 top UK shares to consider

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I'm expecting these high-yield UK dividend shares to deliver a market-beating passive income for years to come. Here's why.

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Is a stock market crash imminent? Here’s how you could prepare

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Stock market crashes provide a rare opportunity for long-term investors to boost their wealth. Royston Wild explains how.

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No savings at 40? Consider targeting FTSE 250 shares to eventually turn £100 a month into £240k

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Looking to make enough money for retirement? Drip feeding cash into FTSE 250 shares could help even latecomers hit their…

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What’s the best way to capitalise on surging gold prices?

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Gold prices are hitting new record highs on a daily basis. But what are the best ways to capitalise on…

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2 top growth shares to consider right now!

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Looking for the best UK growth shares? Here are two top-class stocks (including a FTSE 250 heavyweight) I think demand…

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3 high-dividend investment trusts to consider for passive income

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Looking for ways to target a reliable and market-beating passive income? Consider these dividend-paying investment trusts.

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3 simple steps to grow your wealth with ISAs

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Looking to invest and save in Stocks and Shares ISAs and Cash ISAs? Royston Wild reveals some important rules to…

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With a 22% annual return, I think this growth stock may be too good to ignore

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Surging cybersecurity demand from its clients is driving profits at this FTSE 250 growth stock higher, as Royston Wild explains.

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Here are 37 gold stocks I’ve ‘bought’ as bullion prices soar!

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I've sought to capitalise on the soaring gold price by getting exposure to stocks with an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Here's…

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Tesco shares reach new 18-year highs! Time to buy in?

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Tesco shares have soared again after strong first-half sales and profits. Can the FTSE 100 supermarket share keep on rising?

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3 bargain FTSE 250 shares that deserve love in October

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These FTSE 250 shares have endured mixed fortunes in 2025. But at current prices, Royston Wild thinks they each offer…

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3 top ETFs to consider in October!

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to chase huge returns while diversifying for safety. Here are a few on my radar.

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a £3,000 monthly second income?

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Investing regularly in an ISA or SIPP can eventually provide a long-term second income in retirement, Royston Wild explains.

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how you could turn that into a £15,053 passive income

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Royston Wild explains how a lump sum invested with a Stocks and Shares ISA could yield a large second income…

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Greggs’ share price spikes 8% following Q3 update! Is the fightback on?

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Greggs' share price has surged back above £17 after it announced fresh trading numbers. Can the FTSE 250 share keep…

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3 mega-cheap FTSE 100 shares that demand attention in October

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Looking for the best UK bargain shares to buy? Here are three top-class FTSE 100 stocks with cheap earnings multiples…

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Up 153% and 48%, here are 2 top growth stocks to consider in October

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Looking to make heroic shareholder returns with growth stocks? I think this FTSE 100 share and a gold stock demand…

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Here are 2 UK shares and ETFs I’ve just bought for my SIPP!

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I'm confident these top UK shares and funds will deliver a healthy mix of long-term capital gains and passive income…

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Should I buy IAG for the traditional Q4 share price boom?

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IAG's share price has significantly outperformed the FTSE 350 and the broader travel sector over the last 20 years, data…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 stock CRH’s share price has exploded this week!

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Incredible market resilience means CRH's share price has risen almost a fifth since 1 January. Can the FTSE 100 share…

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Here’s how you could target a £616k retirement fund with ISAs and SIPPs

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Protection from capital gains tax and dividend tax can make ISAs and SIPPs great products with which to target long-term…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in October!

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Rising gold and copper prices have driven these FTSE growth shares sharply higher in 2025. Here's why they could keep…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Down 33%, this beaten-down FTSE 100 share demands a close look!

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Persimmon shares have toppled around a third during the past 12 months. I think it could be one of the…

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Here’s how I’m looking to build retirement wealth with ISAs and SIPPs

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I'm using a range of tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and personal pensions to retire in comfort. Here's how.

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Could JD Sports shares be a top FTSE 100 bargain to consider? These analysts think so!

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JD Sports Fashion shares have fallen sharply over the past year as heavy discounting and weak demand have hammered earnings.

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No savings at 50? Consider ETFs to target a £572k retirement fund

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Discover how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be used to generate significant wealth -- and a top index tracker I think…

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