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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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Want a 10% yield? 2 FTSE shares to consider buying today

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Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 dividend shares are among the best to consider for a large income through to…

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Why I’d buy these 7%+ yielding dividend shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA!

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Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can save individuals a fortune in tax over time. Here are three dividend…

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Growth, value and dividends! 2 FTSE 250 shares to consider in October

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Diversification's an important part of the investment process. And these FTSE 250 shares could help investors effectively achieve this. Royston…

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Here’s how I’d target a £45,444 passive income with an ISA!

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The Individual Savings Account (ISA) can be a powerful weapon in the quest for a life-changing passive income, as Royston…

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3 FTSE 100 shares with ex-dividend dates next week!

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Fancy grabbing some juicy dividends in the coming weeks? These FTSE 100 shares all go ex-dividend during the next seven…

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Looking for a large second income? You could be making a HUGE mistake!

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Just saving rather than investing can put a serious dent in one's long-term wealth. Royston Wild indicates where he'd rather…

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2 of my favourite FTSE 250 value stocks in October!

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These FTSE 250 shares look cheap, in Royston Wild's book. Here's why he thinks they could be worth some research…

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2 steps to target a £24,745 passive income with cash and UK shares!

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Here's how a mix of UK shares and cash savings could help me enjoy a tasty £20,000-plus passive income when…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Rolls-Royce shares through to 2026!

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City analysts expect earnings to continue rising by double-digit percentages through to 2026. Does this make Rolls-Royce shares a top…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks this October!

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The FTSE 100 remains packed with bargain shares at the start of the fourth quarter. Here are three that stand…

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Here’s how I’d target a near-£2k passive income by investing £30,000 in high-yield shares

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A lump sum invested in high-yield dividend shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could build a formidable second income.

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3 reasons I’m not tempted by the cheap Lloyds share price in October

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Lloyds' share price still looks cheap on paper despite 2024's rally. But the FTSE 100 bank may be a risk…

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A great growth stock and an ETF to consider in October!

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Looking for a growth stock or two to add to a portfolio? Royston Wild picks out a growth share and…

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2 of the greatest dividend stocks (including a FTSE 100 newbie) to consider in October!

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Investors seeking a large passive income should give these high-yield dividend stocks some serious attention, says Royston Wild.

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10.5% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Phoenix Group shares through to 2026

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Phoenix shares have proved a great way to generate a passive income for years. Should I add the FTSE 100…

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6.2% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock in October?

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BP shares offer one of the largest yields on the Footsie. But do the risks of buying this dividend stock…

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A top dividend share and an income-generating ETF to consider in October!

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This FTSE 250 dividend share carries yields around 8% for the next two years. Royston Wild thinks it deserves attention…

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I’d spend £5k on either of these 2 cheap growth shares in October!

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares are tipped to deliver explosive near-term earnings growth. And right now they're…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,400 a month of passive income

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Trying to make passive income needn't be a chore. Considering a lump sum and then regular investment in this UK…

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A cheap FTSE 100 share and a bargain ETF I might buy for my ISA in October

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This FTSE 100 share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) could generate substantial returns and at low cost. Here's why I'm considering…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock has a PEG ratio of 0.3 and a 9.8% dividend yield!

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This UK share offers a great blend of low earnings multiples and sky-high dividend yields. Here's why it might be…

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Yields of up to 6.6%! 2 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a secure second income

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I'm searching for ways to make a large second income even if the US and UK economies wilt again. Here…

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6.5% to 8.2% yields! These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares could generate a £1,480 passive income in 2025

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If broker forecasts are accurate, these dividend shares from the top UK indexes will provide a blue-chip-beating second income next…

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Down 67%, should I buy this beaten-down FTSE 100 veteran for a 2025 recovery?

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Burberry shares have been in freefall during the past 12 months. Should I buy the former FTSE 100 heavyweight in…

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I want to beat the FTSE 100. These 2 ETFs might help me do it!

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Investing in FTSE 100 shares could make a good return over the time. But buying one of these ETFs could…

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks I think could explode in 2025!

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These FTSE 250 shares have grown strongly in value this year. And our writer Royston Wild doesn't think they're done…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to target a £1,680 passive income in 2025

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A lump sum invested in these FTSE 350 shares might deliver a four-figure passive income next year. Here's why they're…

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2 cheap penny stocks to consider buying for 2025!

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Investing in penny stocks can be a high-risk strategy. But spectacular growth potential makes these cheap small caps worth a…

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Here’s how £9,000 of FTSE 100 shares could make me a £1,400 second income in 2025 and 2026!

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Looking to make a FTSE-beating second income? These two UK shares could provide a four-figure passive income in the next…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I’d rather buy these popular FTSE 100 stocks

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Rolls-Royce was one of the most purchased FTSE 100 shares in the past seven days. But Royston Wild would rather…

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Forget Lloyds shares! I’d rather buy this highly popular FTSE 100 value stock

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Investor demand for Lloyds' shares is on the wane. Royston Wild isn't surprised, and talks up another cheap Footsie value…

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Forget Nvidia shares! I’d rather buy this AI stock and this ETF

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Despite their recent price crash, Nvidia shares still look too expensive in my opinion. I'd rather buy these two UK-listed…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I think could sink in 2025!

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Could these FTSE 100 stocks end up costing investors a chunk of cash next year? Here, Royston Wild explains why…

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8.8% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for British American Tobacco shares to 2026

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British American Tobacco shares carry one of the largest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 today. Is it an unmissable…

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How I’d drip feed £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a recurring £41,881 income!

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Regular investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA can create a lifetime of tasty passive income. Royston Wild explains the…

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Here’s how I could make a fortune investing in FTSE 250 shares!

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The FTSE 250's delivered mighty returns over the past 30+ years. Here's how I'd invest in the index to build…

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Here’s how I’d target a passive income of £54,252 with UK dividend shares

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Looking to build wealth with dividend and growth shares? Read on to discover how I'd begin my journey to target…

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2 FTSE 250 shares and an ETF I think could deliver spectacular long-term wealth!

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Investing in FTSE 250 shares has made UK share pickers a fortune in recent decades. Here are three ways I'd…

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How much passive income could I make with a £330 monthly investment?

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Looking to make a life-changing passive income? Here's how investing just a few hundred pounds across ISAs each month might…

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P/Es around 8 and 5%+ dividend yields! Here are 3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value shares

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Looking for the FTSE 100's greatest bargain shares? I think investors could be in for a treat with these high-yielding…

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