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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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Investing Articles

Down 50% in a year, could this be the FTSE 250’s best recovery stock?

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B&M European Value Retail's share price hasn't been this low for years. Is the FTSE 250 company now a compelling…

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Here’s the 12-month price forecast for Barclays shares!

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Barclays shares are tipped by City brokers to continue rising sharply. Does this make the FTSE 100 bank a no-brainer…

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£10k invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Vodafone's shares have collapsed in value since early 2020. Could it now be a great recovery stock for FTSE 100…

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2 hot REITS to consider for a long-term second income!

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A lump sum or regular investment in these real estate investment trusts (REITs) could help supercharge an investor's second income.

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2 surging FTSE 250 shares to consider in March!

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These FTSE 250 shares have soared in value over the past year. And Royston Wild thinks they could continue to…

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Here’s the BAE Systems share price forecast for the next 12 months!

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Rising defence spending has helped BAE Systems' share price to more than double since early 2022. Can the FTSE stock…

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P/Es below 8 and dividend yields above 6%! 3 bargain UK shares to consider

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Looking for cheap UK shares to buy today? Here are three terrific options, whose P/E ratios and dividend yields demand…

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Here’s the Lloyds share price forecast for the next 12 months!

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Lloyds' share price continues to rocket at the beginning of 2025. Is the FTSE 100 bank now in danger of…

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Worried about the future of the Cash ISA? Consider investing like this for potentially great returns

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The Cash ISA is tipped for massive changes in the coming months. This could provide fresh opportunities for savers, says…

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£20k across this FTSE 100 share and ETF would have more than DOUBLED in just 5 years!

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Looking for ways to supercharge your stocks portfolio? Consider a lump sum investment in this FTSE 100 share and this…

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Should I consider buying Glencore as its share price slumps to multi-year lows?

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FTSE 100 stock Glencore continues to see its share price slump. Now at its cheapest since September 2021, should I…

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7%+ dividend yield! 2 high-yield shares to consider for a £1,420 passive income

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Considering a lump sum investment in these passive income shares could deliver huge dividends in 2025 and beyond. Royston Wild…

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Here’s how £421 in a Cash ISA and Stocks & Shares ISA each month could become £400k+!

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Spreading a monthly investment across a Cash ISA and Stocks and Shares ISA can help individuals effectively balance risk and…

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2 cheap UK stocks I think could thrive during a tough 2025

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Looking for the best low-cost UK stocks to buy? Here are two whose share prices could fly even if the…

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Forget Lloyds’ cheap share price! I’d rather consider this FTSE 100 bargain share

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Lloyds' share price might appear too cheap to miss at first glance. But this FTSE-listed share could be a better…

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A £10,000 investment in BAE Systems shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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BAE Systems' shares have lifted off since the start of the decade. But can the FTSE 100 defence giant continue…

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Is the party over for the S&P 500 as Trump’s tariffs loom?

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Donald Trump's planned tariffs have cast doubts on the future performance of the S&P 500. What should investors do now?

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3 top tips to consider for building a second income in retirement!

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Looking to boost your chances of a comfortable retirement? These investing strategies could help build a large second income.

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Here’s the dividend forecast on Vodafone shares through to 2027!

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Despite the dividend cut, yields on Vodafone shares still beat the FTSE 100 average. Could they be a great buy…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to consider to target dazzling returns to 2040!

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Looking for the best FTSE 250 shares to buy to target long-term returns? Here are two of my favourites at…

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£20k across these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would have almost doubled an investor’s money in just 5 years!

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a powerful weapon in managing risk AND boosting returns. Here are two of my favourites.

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Here’s the growth forecast for JD Sports Fashion shares to 2027!

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JD Sports Fashion shares continue to struggle after last month's price collapse. Should I (and other FTSE 100 investors) consider…

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Looking for last-minute ISA buys? Here are 2 cheap UK shares to consider

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors need to pay these brilliant bargain shares some closer attention, reckons Royston Wild.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for GSK shares through to 2026!

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City brokers expect dividends on GSK shares will keep marching higher. Is the FTSE 100 share a top passive income…

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Here’s how long-term loyalty to UK shares can lead to dazzling returns!

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The most successful UK and US share investors buy shares to hold for the long term, as this report shows.

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2 ETFs I think could explode in value in 2025!

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These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged since New Year's Day! And Royston Wild thinks they could have much further to…

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Up 8% today, is this one of the FTSE 100 best growth shares to buy?

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 growth shares for a winning portfolio? This soaring blue chip is worth serious consideration,…

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4 good reasons why I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares like the plague!

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Lloyds shares look dirt cheap based on earnings, dividends, AND asset values. But is the FTSE 100 bank a risk…

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Barratt Redrow shares spike 6% as profits forecasts hiked! Time to consider buying in?

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Barratt shares are leading the FTSE 100 higher in midweek business. Is now the time to consider the housebuilder as…

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£20k to invest? How does a £1,730 passive income this year sound?

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Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could be worth considering for passive income as soon as…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 growth shares for ISA investors to consider!

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Looking for the best bargain shares to buy before April's investing deadline? Here are two hot FTSE 250 shares offering…

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3 passive income ideas to consider with FTSE 100 shares

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A steady or lump sum investment in FTSE 100 shares and funds can create a formidable second income for investors.…

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£20,000 to invest? Here’s how the FTSE 100 could deliver a £2,040 passive income

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Here are two ways that investors with a lump sum to spend could target a large passive income with FTSE…

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Thinking about buy-to-let? Consider these UK stocks instead

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Owning UK property stocks could be a better way to invest in buy-to-let, though there are drawbacks. Royston Wild explains.

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2 ways to target big riches with FTSE 250 stocks!

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Searching for ways to boost your UK shares portfolio in 2025? Consider buying these FTSE 250 stocks and funds, suggests…

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Looking to get ‘ISA rich’? Here’s one top strategy to target huge wealth

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Buying a blend of shares, trusts, and funds could be the best way to consider targeting long-term wealth with an…

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2 flying penny stocks to consider that could turbocharge an investor’s ISA!

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These top penny stocks have lift-off at the start of 2025! Here's why Royston Wild believes they could continue to…

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A top FTSE 100 share to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA starter portfolio!

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While not without risk, a lump sum in this FTSE 100 trust could prove a great way for Stocks and…

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The FTSE 100 index hits new highs! But will Legal & General shares outperform it in 2025?

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Legal & General's share price has rocketed almost 8% so far in 2025. Can it continue to outstrip the surging…

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This Bank of England news makes me fear for Lloyds and its share price!

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Warnings of weak economic growth, resurgent inflation, and falling interest rates pose a toxic cocktail for Lloyds' share price.

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