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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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2 first-class REITs and investment trusts to consider for a long-term passive income!

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Looking for top investment trusts to buy? Consider this REIT and renewable energy specialist to target a resilient passive income.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’ll consider piling into if the stock market crashes!

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Discover which are the shares our writer will be thinking about buying if the FTSE 100 index sinks in the…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider for a passive income in September

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Looking for the best ways to source a long-term passive income? These FTSE dividend stars, look strong to Royston Wild…

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Here’s how a 40-year-old could target a £743,338 retirement fund with UK stocks

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Investing in UK stocks could be an effective way to build long-term wealth and deliver financial independence in retirement.

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3 high-yield investment trusts and ETFs to consider to target a lasting passive income

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Discover three investment trusts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with huge dividend yields and scope for payout growth.

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3 ETFs to consider for a powerful and balanced Stocks and Shares ISA!

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Discover three ETFS that could help investors manage risk and harness the wealth-building power of growth, dividend and value shares.

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I think this could be 1 of the FTSE 250’s best growth and value shares

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Looking for great value shares to buy right now? This gold stock is one of the FTSE 250's cheapest shares…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £20k passive income?

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Discover how regular investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a large retirement income -- and a fund…

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Here’s one way you could target a £44,711 retirement income with dividend shares

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Discover how much you may need in an ISA or Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) to retire on high-yield dividend shares.

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £40k annual passive income?

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Here's how investing in UK and US shares could turn £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA and…

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2 cheap REITs to consider for a long-term passive income

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Discover two top REITs offering market-beating dividend yields -- and why I believe they could be poised for long-term growth.

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7.9%+ dividend yields! Here are 3 high-yield income stocks, investment trusts, and ETFs to consider

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Looking for ways to make a heathy long-term passive income? Here are three top London income stocks with giant dividend…

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Revealed: 1 of the FTSE 100’s best recovery stocks to consider

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While the FTSE 100 index of shares has risen strongly in 2025, this unloved housebuilder has headed in the opposite…

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At 9.2%, I think the FTSE 100’s highest dividend yield demands serious attention

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Discover which FTSE 100 share currently has the UK share index's highest dividend yield -- and why I own the…

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Have investors left it too late to buy gold stocks and ETFs?

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Royston Wild thinks the precious metal's bull run isn't over yet -- and reveals three top gold stocks and ETFs…

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Here’s a basket of FTSE 250 growth shares that could deliver huge returns

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Discover a portfolio of FTSE 250 shares that offers strength through diversification -- and a top UK tech share whose…

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Here’s how UK shares could boost savers’ wealth by £37k!

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Buying UK and international shares in an ISA or other investment product can help investors effectively balance risk and reward.

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BHP shares rise on strong trading update! Is it time to buy in?

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BHP shares are up thanks to a strong operational update in tough conditions. Discover why I believe they could continue…

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Is this FTSE 100 share about to soar around 40%? City analysts think so!

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Discover which FTSE share is tipped to explode in value -- and why I'm planning to hold it in my…

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Don’t have enough for retirement? Here’s how you could target a £43,938 second income

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Discover how a regular monthly investment in UK and US shares can deliver a large second income to supplement the…

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Here’s why Games Workshop is one of my favourite FTSE 100 growth shares

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Games Workshop shares have soared 2,550% over the last 10 years. Discover why I think the FTSE 100 firm has…

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Here’s how dividend stocks with 7% yields could create a £64k+ passive income

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Discover how a diversified portfolio of UK shares could be used to generate a second income with some high-yield dividend…

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3 top REITs to consider for long-term passive income

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Discover three top REITs that Royston Wild believes will keep delivering healthy passive income flows, including a FTSE 100 heavyweight…

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Here’s how you could target a £44k ISA income with high dividend yield shares!

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Discover a strategy that could deliver a long-term passive income -- and a portfolio of dividend shares for strength and…

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7.7% and 8.7% yields! 2 dividend stocks I’m considering buying to hold until 2035

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I've got my eye on these two heavyweight UK dividend stocks to power my long-term passive income. Allow me to…

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Investing Articles

Is this the FTSE 100’s greatest recovery stock right now?

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Discover the FTSE 100 stock whose share price is tipped to soar almost 40% over the next 12 months. Royston…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I think could keep soaring in 2025!

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Looking for the best FTSE 250 bargains to perhaps add to a portfolio? Here are three UK mid-cap shares I…

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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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8%+ yield! Here’s why Legal & General’s one of my favourite dividend shares

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With a really big dividend yield, a cash-rich balance sheet and resilient profits, I still think Legal & General shares…

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£20k to invest? Consider these passive income stocks to target £2k a year

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Looking for ways to target a large second income from stocks? Here are three top-class funds and trusts that demand…

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2 top AI-related stocks for investors to consider buying!

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Looking for the best AI stocks to buy? Here are two leftfield UK shares to consider that don't have the…

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As Aviva releases another hot update, have I left it too late to buy more shares?

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Aviva's operating profit surged 22% in the first half, driving its shares to fresh multi-year highs. So is it too…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’ll consider piling into if the stock market crashes!

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Discover which cheap UK shares and investment trusts our writer Royston Wild will consider buying if the FTSE 250 slumps.

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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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Here’s one of the UK’s best dividend growth shares to consider!

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Discover one of the FTSE 250's most exciting dividend growth shares. Annual payouts are tipped to rise roughly 20% this…

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No savings at 50? Consider these 3 shares to buy to build wealth for retirement

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Discover how an investor could build a retirement fund above £335k in just 17 years by finding the right UK…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to retire early with a £40k passive income?

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Discover how an ISA investor could target a five-figure passive income -- and the investment trust that could set them…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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Discover how a regular monthly contribution of roughly £250 could create a substantial Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Babcock International

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These FTSE 100 defence stocks have rocketed in value. But can BAE Systems' share price and those of its blue-chip…

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2 investment trusts I’d consider for long-term passive income

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Looking for stocks to buy for a healthy passive income? These investment trusts are great sources of long-term dividends.

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Here’s how you could target a £3,725 passive income in a Stocks & Shares ISA

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A £10k lump sum in this dividend share portfolio could help Stocks and Shares ISA investors enjoy a large long-term…

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3 steps I’ve taken to maximise my income from dividend stocks

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Discover the main strategies I'm using to boost my returns from dividend stocks -- and a FTSE 100 dividend share…

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