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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

5.8% yield! Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

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At current levels, the National Grid share price carries yields far above the FTSE index average. But how robust are…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I never want to sell!

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I buy UK shares to hold for many years, in some cases even decades. Here are two from the FTSE…

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5 reasons to buy (and not buy) Rolls-Royce shares for 2023!

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The Rolls-Royce share price could remain volatile next year. But should investors still buy the FTSE 100 firm in the…

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2 passive income stocks for Stocks & Shares ISA investors in 2023!

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London's stock market is a great place to invest for dividend income. Here are two top income shares for Stocks…

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A dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock on my watchlist for 2023!

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The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant stocks to boost investors' dividend income. Here's one I'm keeping a close eye…

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7.9% and 9.3% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 income shares?

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These FTSE 100 stocks are loved by investors seeking to generate healthy passive income. But how realistic are current dividend…

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A cheap FTSE 100 stock I think Warren Buffett might love!

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The Warren Buffett method has allowed investors across the globe to make magnificent returns. I think he'd approve of this…

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5 reasons to buy (and not buy) Lloyds shares for 2023!

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Will the Lloyds share price sink or surge next year? Here are the key things investors need to consider before…

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Yields of up to 8.8%! 3 cheap FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy to hold until 2050

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Buying dividend stocks could be the best way to make healthy investor returns in 2023. Here are three top income…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to own for a decade or more!

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Our writer is searching for the best FTSE 100 value shares to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA in…

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3 of my top dividend shares to buy in 2023!

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Buying dividend shares might be the best way to try and make positive returns in the New Year. Here’s a…

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10% dividend yield! Here’s the Direct Line dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023!

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I've been scouring the FTSE 250 for the best-paying income stocks. Should I buy this insurance giant for its big…

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Yields of up to 11.8%! 4 UK dividend stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years

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I'm searching for the best UK dividend stocks to buy for passive income. Here are several I think could be…

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Is Aston Martin’s share price the greatest FTSE 250 bargain?

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Shares in Aston Martin trade at an enormous discount to last year's levels. Does this make it the FTSE 250's…

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I plan to buy more of this FTSE 250 share for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

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The Games Workshop share price is soaring on news of a possible licencing deal with Amazon. Here's why I'm looking…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’m steering well clear of!

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Some FTSE 100 stocks carry low valuations for good reason. Here are three I think could deliver very poor investor…

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Down 25%, I think Warren Buffett would love these FTSE 100 bargains!

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Investing differently has made Warren Buffett one of the world's most successful investors. Here are two FTSE 100 fallers I…

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Buy-to-let vs FTSE 100 shares. Which should I invest in to create long-term wealth?

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The FTSE 100 has a long history of delivering life-changing returns. But could buy-to-let now be a better way for…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I think these cheap FTSE 100 shares are better buys

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares look extremely cheap on paper. But I think they could prove to be a costly mistake for investors.

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Is Glencore’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

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The Glencore share price offers excellent value from both growth and income perspectives. But are the risks of owning it…

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At 46p, is Lloyds’ share price too cheap for investors to miss?

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The Lloyds share price offers excellent value from a growth and an income perspective. Is it one of the best…

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Buy-to-let is coming back! But should investors buy REITs for passive income instead?

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REITs can be a reliable and hassle-free way of making a healthy second income. Here's why I think it's a…

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Should I buy BT Group shares for passive income?

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The telecoms giant offers dividend yields that smash the FTSE 100 average. Does this make it a great way for…

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3 dividend stocks to warm investors up (including a FTSE 100 bargain)!

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Renewable energy stocks could be a great way for investors to make exceptional long-term extra income. Here are a few…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m keeping well away from!

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The London Stock Exchange is packed with bargains following recent market volatility. But I'd avoid these two cheap FTSE 100…

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7 excellent UK shares I bought for my ISA in 2022!

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Like Warren Buffett, I like to capitalise on stock market volatility by buying top stocks at a discount. Here are…

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Yields of up to 12.3%! 4 dividend shares I’d buy to hold for 20 years

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I'm searching for the best dividend shares that could boost my long-term passive income. Here are several on my radar…

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7.4% yield! Here’s the abrdn dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

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The sinking abrdn share price means dividend yields are now DOUBLE that of the FTSE 100. Should I buy the…

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6.7% yield! A cheap FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy in 2023

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I've been scouring the FTSE 250 for the best income shares. Here's one I'd buy for my portfolio in 2023…

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Here are 2 UK shares I bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022!

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I think these UK shares could deliver fantastic investor returns over the next 10 years. This is why I bought…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I think could soar in 2023!

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These FTSE 100 shares have been steadily gaining value in recent months. Here's why I think they could continue moving…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

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The Rolls-Royce share price looks ultra cheap based on current broker forecasts. Is now the time to buy the engineer…

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Why has GSK’s share price soared 8% today?

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The GSK share price is rising strongly following a key legal ruling in the US. Should I consider buying the…

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3 high-yield income stocks I’m considering for passive income in 2023!

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Dividend investing might be the best way for investors to make positive returns. And these three income stocks in particular…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll avoid at all costs in 2023!

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These FTSE 100 stocks look exceptionally cheap on paper. Here, our writer explains why they could cost investors a fortune…

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Down 5%, will the Lloyds share price rebound strongly in 2023?

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The Lloyds share price continues to offer attractive all-round value on paper. Could this provide the foundation for hefty gains…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying!

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are loading up on these FTSE index dividend stocks today. Should I join in to boost my…

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No savings at 40? I’m investing like Terry Smith to target a £39,252 passive income

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This fund manager's wealth-building strategy is popular amongst The Motley Fool's team of writers. Here's how I'm planning to use…

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2 dividend shares I’d avoid like the plague!

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This writer thinks that these cheap UK dividend shares could deliver disappointing passive income next year. Here's why investors need…

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8.1% yield! Here’s the Legal & General dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

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Legal & General shares offer FTSE 100-beating yields based on current dividend forecasts. Here's why I think it's a top…

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