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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

2 unloved FTSE 100 shares to consider this October

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider buying? Here are two heavyweight UK shares to examine following…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027!

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Dividends on Lloyds shares are tipped to keep rising. But how realistic are the City's current forecasts? Royston Wild investigates.

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A 9.6% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares through to 2027

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Dividends on Legal & General shares have risen in nine of the last 10 years. Can they continue growing? Royston…

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Saving £226 a month? Here’s how you could build long-term ISA wealth

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Large tax benefits mean the Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a great way to create a retirement fund. Here's one…

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Don’t have much cash to invest? Consider using a SIPP to build long-term wealth

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With generous tax relief, a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a powerful weapon to grow your retirement fund.

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Dividend yields above 9%! Here are 3 top UK shares to consider

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I'm expecting these high-yield UK dividend shares to deliver a market-beating passive income for years to come. Here's why.

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Is a stock market crash imminent? Here’s how you could prepare

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Stock market crashes provide a rare opportunity for long-term investors to boost their wealth. Royston Wild explains how.

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No savings at 40? Consider targeting FTSE 250 shares to eventually turn £100 a month into £240k

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Looking to make enough money for retirement? Drip feeding cash into FTSE 250 shares could help even latecomers hit their…

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What’s the best way to capitalise on surging gold prices?

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Gold prices are hitting new record highs on a daily basis. But what are the best ways to capitalise on…

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2 top growth shares to consider right now!

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Looking for the best UK growth shares? Here are two top-class stocks (including a FTSE 250 heavyweight) I think demand…

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3 high-dividend investment trusts to consider for passive income

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Looking for ways to target a reliable and market-beating passive income? Consider these dividend-paying investment trusts.

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3 simple steps to grow your wealth with ISAs

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Looking to invest and save in Stocks and Shares ISAs and Cash ISAs? Royston Wild reveals some important rules to…

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With a 22% annual return, I think this growth stock may be too good to ignore

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Surging cybersecurity demand from its clients is driving profits at this FTSE 250 growth stock higher, as Royston Wild explains.

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Here are 37 gold stocks I’ve ‘bought’ as bullion prices soar!

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I've sought to capitalise on the soaring gold price by getting exposure to stocks with an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Here's…

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Tesco shares reach new 18-year highs! Time to buy in?

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Tesco shares have soared again after strong first-half sales and profits. Can the FTSE 100 supermarket share keep on rising?

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3 bargain FTSE 250 shares that deserve love in October

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These FTSE 250 shares have endured mixed fortunes in 2025. But at current prices, Royston Wild thinks they each offer…

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3 top ETFs to consider in October!

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to chase huge returns while diversifying for safety. Here are a few on my radar.

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a £3,000 monthly second income?

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Investing regularly in an ISA or SIPP can eventually provide a long-term second income in retirement, Royston Wild explains.

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how you could turn that into a £15,053 passive income

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Royston Wild explains how a lump sum invested with a Stocks and Shares ISA could yield a large second income…

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Greggs’ share price spikes 8% following Q3 update! Is the fightback on?

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Greggs' share price has surged back above £17 after it announced fresh trading numbers. Can the FTSE 250 share keep…

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3 mega-cheap FTSE 100 shares that demand attention in October

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Looking for the best UK bargain shares to buy? Here are three top-class FTSE 100 stocks with cheap earnings multiples…

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Up 153% and 48%, here are 2 top growth stocks to consider in October

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Looking to make heroic shareholder returns with growth stocks? I think this FTSE 100 share and a gold stock demand…

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Here are 2 UK shares and ETFs I’ve just bought for my SIPP!

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I'm confident these top UK shares and funds will deliver a healthy mix of long-term capital gains and passive income…

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Should I buy IAG for the traditional Q4 share price boom?

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IAG's share price has significantly outperformed the FTSE 350 and the broader travel sector over the last 20 years, data…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 stock CRH’s share price has exploded this week!

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Incredible market resilience means CRH's share price has risen almost a fifth since 1 January. Can the FTSE 100 share…

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Here’s how you could target a £616k retirement fund with ISAs and SIPPs

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Protection from capital gains tax and dividend tax can make ISAs and SIPPs great products with which to target long-term…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in October!

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Rising gold and copper prices have driven these FTSE growth shares sharply higher in 2025. Here's why they could keep…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Down 33%, this beaten-down FTSE 100 share demands a close look!

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Persimmon shares have toppled around a third during the past 12 months. I think it could be one of the…

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Here’s how I’m looking to build retirement wealth with ISAs and SIPPs

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I'm using a range of tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and personal pensions to retire in comfort. Here's how.

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Could JD Sports shares be a top FTSE 100 bargain to consider? These analysts think so!

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JD Sports Fashion shares have fallen sharply over the past year as heavy discounting and weak demand have hammered earnings.

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No savings at 50? Consider ETFs to target a £572k retirement fund

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Discover how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be used to generate significant wealth -- and a top index tracker I think…

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Kingfisher’s share price is soaring! Is now the time to buy?

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Kingfisher's share price has rocketed to four-month highs after it upgraded profit forecasts. Should I add the FTSE 100 stock…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £2,000 monthly second income?

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Discover how large your Stocks and Shares ISA may need to be for a comfortable retirement -- and a top…

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Looking for UK momentum stocks? Here are 3 FTSE 100 and AIM shares to consider

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These UK stocks have surged between 25% and 239% in value since 1 January. Royston Wild explains why he expects…

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Lloyds shares: do the bank’s big dividends make it a must-buy?

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Even after recent price gains, Lloyds' shares carry high dividend yields above the FTSE 100 average. Does that make it…

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Here are 3 stocks to consider for a starter Stocks & Shares ISA

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Protection from capital gains and dividend taxes can make the Stocks and Shares ISA a great place for Britons to…

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Up 135%, here’s a soaring FTSE 100 share to consider in October!

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Looking for top FTSE 100 stocks to think about buying in the coming weeks? I think Babcock International shares have…

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Forget Cash ISAs! Here’s why I’m putting most of my money in UK shares

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Subscriptions to Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs have soared. But putting too much money in low-risk accounts could…

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Here’s a portfolio of 5 AIM shares for a shot at a £1k monthly passive income!

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Looking leftfield for stocks to buy can be an effective way to source a second income. Here are five top…

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2 top dividend shares to consider for a long-term passive income

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Annual dividends are tipped to take off at these FTSE 250 and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) shares, as Royston Wild…

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