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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 cheap FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in 2025!

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These FTSE 250 shares have excellent long-term investment potential, says Royston Wild. Here's why he thinks they might also be…

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Fancy a 13.9% dividend yield? Consider these dirt-cheap investment trusts!

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These investment trusts are trading at whopping discounts to their net asset values (NAVs). Here's why they could prove to…

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Consider these 3 steps in 2025 to target a winning second income!

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Royston Wild picks three of his favourite investing strategies that can help individuals build an enormous second income.

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7 top tips to consider for an £88k passive income!

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A regular monthly investment in trusts or shares could yield a stunning passive income in retirement. Here's how an investor…

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Fancy a £20k+ passive income? Consider buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares!

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Investing in UK blue-chip shares from the FTSE and elsewhere can be a great way to build wealth. Here's one…

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I’ve just bought more of this sinking FTSE 100 share! Here’s why

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Looking for long-term share price gains and dividend growth? Check out this FTSE 100 share our writer's bought in recent…

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Here’s my FTSE 250 share index prediction for 2025

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The FTSE 250 index of shares has endured disappointing growth in recent times. Could 2025 be the year that it…

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Is a stock market crash coming? And what should I do now?

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Global investors are panicking about a new US stock market crash in the days or weeks ahead. Here's how I'm…

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53% of investors expect a 2025 bull market! Here’s a cheap UK stock I’m considering

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2025 could be another big year for global stock markets. So I'm creating a list of the best UK stocks…

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Why now could be a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to buy UK shares!

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The London stock market could be on the cusp of a new golden era, this report suggests. Here's why UK…

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A cheap Christmas cracker to consider from the FTSE 250!

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This FTSE 250 share offers excellent all-round value this December. Royston Wild thinks it deserves a close look from long-term…

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Fancy a £1,620 passive income in 2025? Consider these 3 FTSE 100 high-yield stocks

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Considering a big investment in these high-yield FTSE 100 stocks could mean a large and growing second income over time,…

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2 no-brainer, cheap penny stocks to consider buying with just £500?

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Penny stocks can be high-risk investments. But do the potential benefits of owning these small caps outweigh the dangers? Royston…

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2 no-brainer FTSE 250 value shares to consider buying for 2025?

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These FTSE 250 stocks offer standout value at current prices. Royston Wild explores whether they could be so good that…

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A FTSE 100 share I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

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Lloyds' share price has surged by double-digit percentages this year. But Royston Wild fears this FTSE 100 share could crash…

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3 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to consider for a 14.8% annual return

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Investors don't have to compromise returns for safety with exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Here are three I'm tipping to deliver big…

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Forget saving! Here’s a FTSE 100 share I’m planning to buy before Christmas

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This FTSE 100 share looks like a brilliant bargain at current prices, says Royston Wild. Here's why it's on his…

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With P/Es below 8, which of these FTSE 100 shares should investors consider?

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The following FTSE shares are on sale, trading at rock-bottom earnings multiples. But which could be the better buy for…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’ll avoid like the plague in 2025!

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This FTSE 100 stock offers excellent all-round value at today's prices. But Royston Wild thinks the firm's low price underlines…

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ISA inflows are booming! But are savers making a fatal mistake?

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Cash ISA savings have surged since the start of the year. But could investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how late investors could target an £18,100 passive income with UK stocks

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Creating a diversified portfolio of UK stocks could be a great way for investors to build long-term wealth, explains Royston…

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Looking for a large passive income? Consider these REITs in a Stocks & Shares ISA!

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Looking for top dividend-paying companies to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are two on Foolish writer Royston…

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2 no-brainer FTSE 100 value shares to consider buying with just £500?

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These FTSE 100 shares offer exceptional all-round value at today's prices. Could they end up supercharging investors' long-term returns?

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These FTSE 250 growth shares could soar over the next year!

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The FTSE 250's risen strongly as demand for British assets like shares has recovered. I think these two top companies…

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If an investor put £30,000 into the S&P 500 a decade ago, here’s what they’d have today!

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A lump sum investment in S&P 500 shares would have created spectacular returns between 2014 and now. Can the US…

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What does 2025 hold for the Lloyds share price?

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Lloyds' share price could be in for a rocky ride next year as tough economic conditions and a fresh mis-selling…

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Ashtead’s share price topples 10%! Is this a dip-buying opportunity for me?

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A disappointing trading update has sunk Ashtead Group's share price. Should our writer now fill his boots with the FTSE…

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£9k in savings? Placing it here could maximise an investor’s second income in retirement

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Saving money for later life seems like a smart idea. But I believe this strategy could seriously compromise one's chances…

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£21,392 to invest in an ISA? Consider UK shares for a turbocharged retirement

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Saving rather than investing? Let me explain why putting money in a savings account instead of UK shares could be…

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No savings at 40? Just £5 a day invested in FTSE 250 stocks could unlock a £372k ISA

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For the price of a coffee, Brits have a chance to build a healthy nest egg for their retirement. Here's…

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If I’d put £30,000 into the FTSE 250 a decade ago, here’s what I’d have today!

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The FTSE 250 has delivered solid returns since 2014. Is investing in an index fund or buying individual shares the…

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Up 45%, will this FTSE 100 growth share soar AGAIN in 2025? I think it could

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 growth shares to buy for the New Year? Here's a soaring stock I plan…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Consider targeting a £3,121 monthly passive income like this

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Looking to build a large passive income for retirement? Royston Wild show how a diversified ISA portfolio could build long-term…

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2 REITs I’m considering buying to target a long-term passive income!

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REITs can be great sources of passive income over the long term. Here are a couple from the FTSE 100…

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Forget short-term pain! 2 dirt cheap UK stocks to consider for long-term gain

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The London stock market remains packed with bargains at the end of 2024. Royston Wild discusses two of his favourite…

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2 dividend stocks I think could turbocharge my passive income in 2025!

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The yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks sail past the market average. Here's why they could…

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A cheap FTSE 100 share to consider buying for the next 10 years!

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This FTSE 100 share has pride of place in my portfolio. Here's why I think it could be a top…

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Down 54%, here’s one of my favourite FTSE 100 bargain shares for 2025!

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The FTSE 100 remains packed with value shares despite its strong showing this year. Here's one fallen angel I think…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share I think could fly during the Santa Rally!

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The FTSE 250 has historically delivered its best results during December. Value shares like this one could be in prime…

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Why the FTSE 100 may outperform the S&P 500 as the Santa Rally begins!

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History shows us that buying FTSE shares in December can deliver brilliant returns. Here are our man Royston Wild's plans…

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