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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

3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for kickstarting a Stocks & Shares ISA!

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Looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy to supercharge your returns? Here are three top blue-chips to consider for a…

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Searching for passive income? Here are 2 top dividend growth shares to consider!

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares are tipped to lift dividends over the next two to three years,…

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Down 23% last year, here’s a FTSE 100 share that could rebound (and then some) in 2025!

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Royston Wild thinks this dirt cheap FTSE 100 share has the ingredients to bounce back after a tough few years.…

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10%+ dividend yields! 3 top dividend shares to consider in 2025!

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Investing in these high-yield UK dividend shares could deliver a huge passive income for years to come. Royston Wild explains…

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Greggs’ share price tanked last week. So I bought more!

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Could Greggs be one of the FTSE 250's best bargains following its share price slump? Royston Wild thinks so, as…

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Just opened an ISA? Here’s a 9% yield dividend share to consider!

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Looking to make a large and growing passive income? Here's a top FTSE 100 dividend share for Stocks and Shares…

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How much would a Stocks & Shares ISA investor need for a £500 weekly passive income?

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Investing in a selection of global shares, trusts, and ETFs can help Stocks and Shares ISA investors build a large…

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How much would a Stocks & Shares ISA investor need for a £3,000 monthly second income?

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Looking for ways to make a healthy four-figure second income? Here's one proven path that ISA investors might want to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to hold until 2050!

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 stocks to think about buying and holding for the long haul? Here are three…

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Looking for ISA dividend shares? 2 passive income heroes to consider today

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If broker forecasts are correct, these top UK dividend shares could provide ISA investors with a large and growing passive…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in FTSE 250 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

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The FTSE 250 has delivered Footsie-beating returns over the last 20 years. Can it keep going? Royston Wild takes a…

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3 ways an investor could target a near-£24k passive income from scratch

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Looking for ways to build wealth for retirement from zero? Here are some tools investors can use to target a…

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How much would a SIPP investor need to invest to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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With regular investment, UK investors have a great chance to build a large passive income with a Self-Invested Personal Pension…

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A top S&P 500 value share to consider as markets sell off!

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Worried about the outlook for S&P 500 shares in the New Year? Buying value stocks like this tech giant is…

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2 super-value FTSE 100 shares to consider right now!

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These FTSE 100 shares offer a blend of low price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples and 6%+dividend yields. Here's why I think they're…

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3 UK shares to consider for value, growth AND dividends in 2025!

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These 'Swiss Army Knife' stocks could prove exceptional buys right now. Here's why Royston Wild thinks they're top UK shares…

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2 top growth stocks to consider for 2025!

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These growth stocks are expected to deliver more spectacular earnings increases in 2025. Is it time to consider loading up?

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£10,000 of Phoenix Group shares could net an £818 monthly passive income!

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With dividend yields around 11%, I believe Phoenix Group's one of the best FTSE 100 shares to consider for passive…

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Here’s how I’m targeting a near-£46k retirement income with dividend shares!

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Looking for ways to generate a large passive income stream in retirement? Consider this approach employed by our writer Royston…

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2 no-brainer growth shares to consider in 2025!

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares delivered impressive share price gains in 2024. I think they should continue…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider for a £2k passive income in 2025

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With a lump sum investment, these UK dividend stocks are worth considering for a brilliant second income this year and…

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2 New Year resolutions for ISA investors to consider!

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Looking to put the fizz back into ISA investing? These top tips could help turbocharge the returns UK investors make…

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Fancy supercharging your passive income? Here are 2 cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 250 shares are MORE THAN DOUBLE the index average! Here's why they could be…

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Want a supercharged passive income in 2025? Consider this high-yield dividend hero!

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Looking for the best high-yield income shares to buy this year? Here's one I expect to deliver large and growing…

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Fancy a near-£2k second income in 2025? Consider these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are tipped to provide more market-beating dividends this year by City analysts. Here's…

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Can £5 a day in an ISA build a passive income stream?

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With a Stocks and Shares ISA, an investor may be able to make a healthy passive income for years to…

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Investing Articles

If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

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Worried about not having enough money to retire on? Regular investment in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) could be worth…

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Investing Articles

How much would a Stocks & Shares ISA investor need for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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Looking to make a four-figure second income with a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains how investors might hit…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in S&P 500 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

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A regular investment in S&P 500 shares could help a middle-aged person build a million-pound portfolio. Royston Wild explains.

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Buying more Greggs shares is top of my New Year’s resolutions!

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Looking for top growth shares to consider in 2025? Here's why Greggs shares are at the top of my shopping…

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Want to double your money by 2030? Here are 3 ETFs to consider in January!

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These UK-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help investors get 2025 off to a bang! Our writer Royston Wild explains why.

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Down 21% and 10%, here are 2 FTSE 100 shares tipped to rebound in 2025!

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The City thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will stage impressive recoveries in the new year. Royston Wild explains why they…

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£20k to invest for a decade? These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could turn that into almost £100k!

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can deliver spectacular long-term returns, as these US- and UK-listed vehicles have already shown.

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Could these UK shares help investors beat the FTSE 100 and S&P 500?

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I reckon these brilliant blue-chip UK shares might just beat both the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indexes over the…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m avoiding like the plague in January!

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The potential benefits of owning these dividend stocks is outweighed by the risks, argues Royston Wild. Here's why he's buying…

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If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in FTSE 100 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

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Looking to buy individual FTSE 100 shares or an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? Here's an idea of the potential long-term returns…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider for growth and dividends in 2025!

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Searching for the best FTSE 100 bargain shares to buy in 2025? Here are three heavyweights that are tipped for…

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£20k to invest? 2 passive income shares to consider for a £1,880 cash boost!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are more than double the UK blue chip average,…

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2 dirt-cheap UK growth shares to consider for 2025!

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These FTSE 250 and small-cap stocks are on sale today! And Royston Wild thinks investors seeking growth shares should give…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider for growth and income in 2025!

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Despite this year's gains, the FTSE 250 remains packed with excellent value shares heading into the New Year. Here are…

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