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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Here’s the REIT I’ve bought for huge and sustainable passive income

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This REIT has raised annual dividends for almost 30 years! Royston Wild reveals exactly why it's his favourite UK passive…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 share might deliver a £4,892 ISA over 3 years!

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Have £20,000 to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider this FTSE 250 share, which has raised dividends for…

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Investing Articles

A quality FTSE 100 dividend share to buy to lock down a passive income?

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Looking to make a passive income in uncertain times? Consider this FTSE 100 dividend share with 33 years of payout…

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Investing Articles

How have Legal & General shares become a dividend powerhouse? 5 reasons why!

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Legal & General shares have carried an average dividend yield above 8% since 2015! What makes them so great? And…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 bargain stocks to buy in June?

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Searching for the best value stocks to buy? Royston Wild reveals two trading on rock-bottom valuations -- including a popular…

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Investing Articles

British American Tobacco’s share price slumps 4%! How’s that happened?

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British American Tobacco's share price has sunk today, making it the FTSE 100's worst performer. Is it time for dip…

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Investing Articles

£9,000 in an ISA? Here’s how to target a £675 passive income with 7% investment trusts

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Investment trusts can offer a huge and stable passive income every year. Royston Wild reveals three to consider -- including…

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Investing Articles

These 3 shares could deliver a £1,840 second income in an ISA overnight!

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With an average dividend yield of 9.2%, these top UK shares could deliver turn a £20,000 ISA into a huge…

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Investing Articles

How much money do you need to retire comfortably with a SIPP?

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Buying shares in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can make hitting your retirement goals much easier. Royston Wild explains how.

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Investing Articles

How easy is it to build life-changing wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Fancy retiring in comfort? Royston Wild explains how making a million or more in a Stocks and Shares ISA might…

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Investing Articles

2 high-yield ETFs to consider for a £1,615 ISA income!

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Searching for ways to supercharge your passive income with ETFs? Consider these 7%+ dividend yielders in a Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

How have Lloyds shares become a dividend investor’s dream? 5 reasons why!

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Looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income? You may want to consider buying Lloyds' shares. But beware,…

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Investing Articles

How are these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks so cheap?!

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Discover which FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks Royston Wild thinks are trading under value -- including a top-quality…

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Value Shares

How has Sage become one of the FTSE 100’s best bargain shares?

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Sales and profits keep growing at double-digit rates. So why are Sage's share struggling? Royston Wild discusses this FTSE share.

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Investing Articles

How have BAE Systems shares become a dividend powerhouse? 5 reasons why!

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Dividends on BAE Systems shares have risen every year without fail since the early 2000s. So what's the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

How has this FTSE 250 share surged ANOTHER 7% today?

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Applied Nutrition shares have soared on Monday after another brilliant trading update. So what's the FTSE 250 company's secret?

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Investing Articles

How to avoid a retirement mistake 19m Brits are making with an ISA!

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Royston Wild shows how you could target a comfortable retirement with a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals a…

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Investing Articles

12.2m reasons why I’m building a passive income to supplement the State Pension!

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Saving for retirement might be more urgent than you think! Here's why I'm investing in ISAs and SIPPs to supplement…

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Investing Articles

How have HSBC shares become a dividend machine? 5 reasons why!

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HSBC shares are proving hugely popular at present, helped by the company’s reputation as a guiding stalwart, among other positives.

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Investing Articles

Seeking ‘safe’ dividends? This income stock’s raised payouts every year since 1997!

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This FTSE 250 income stock looks on course to raise dividends for a 30th straight year. But what makes it…

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Investing Articles

Will axing this 174-year-old brand boost Lloyds’ share price?

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Lloyds' wide brand portfolio has helped its share price take off in recent times. But could one of them be…

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Value Shares

These FTSE 100 shares could deliver a £2,520 ISA income in 2026 at little cost!

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With an average yield of 6.3%, these FTSE 100 shares could be brilliant passive income stocks to consider. Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

Looking to lock down your dividends? 3 passive income shares to consider

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These passive income shares have almost 100 years of straight dividend growth between them. Royston Wild reveals what makes them…

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Investing Articles

Down 37% and still sinking! Is this now one of the FTSE 100’s best value shares?

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Searching for the best FTSE 100 value shares to buy? It's not out of the woods yet, but 3i could…

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Investing Articles

How much would £20,000 invested in FTSE 100 stocks 1 year ago be worth now?

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The FTSE 100 has delivered a brilliant 20%+ return over one year as UK stocks have soared. Royston Wild considers…

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Investing Articles

10.1% and 10.2% dividend yields! 2 passive income shares to consider in an ISA

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Looking for top passive income stocks with gigantic dividend yields? Royston Wild picks out two investment trusts that demand attention.

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a SIPP for a £241.30 a week passive income?

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Fancy doubling the State Pension? Royston Wild explains how drip-feeding money into a SIPP could significantly boost your wealth in…

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Dividend Shares

How can these top passive income stocks be trading at bargain prices?

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Searching for the best-value dividend shares? Royston Wild reveals two top passive income stocks with dividend yields of up to…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA for a £666 weekly second income?

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is a powerful weapon for building long-term wealth. Here's how you could use it to…

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Investing Articles

£9,000 in ISA savings? Here’s how to target a £603 passive income overnight!

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Royston Wild reveals an investing strategy that could unlock a huge passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA straight…

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Investing Articles

How easy it is to make a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

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There are 5,070 Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK, according to latest data. Fancy joining them? These tips…

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Investing Articles

Up 45%, how much could £5,000 of BT shares be worth in 12 months

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BT shares have taken flight over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 company keep on flying? Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

Down 55%! Is this one of the FTSE 250’s greatest value shares?

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Vistry's share price has more than halved since 1 January! Royston Wild thinks it might now be one of the…

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Investing Articles

Up 8%, how are International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares rising again?

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IAG shares have risen strongly over the last seven days. But can the FTSE 100 airline giant keep on rising?…

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Investing Articles

Analysts expect these growth stocks to soar 27% and 20% in value by next May!

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Earnings at these growth stocks are expected to rocket higher over the next 12 months. The question is -- how…

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Investing Articles

How do these REITs keep paying spectacular dividends?

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Royston Wild reveals three top real estate investment trusts (REITs) to consider -- two of which have dividend yields approaching…

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Investing Articles

Is your Cash ISA stopping you from becoming a millionaire?

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Just a tiny percentage of ISA millionaires have made their fortunes in a Cash ISA. Is there a better way…

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Investing Articles

These 5%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend shares are on sale today!

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Looking for passive income at what he thinks are very low prices? Royston Wild reveals two top dividend heroes trading…

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Investing Articles

Down 31%, how much could £5,000 of Diageo shares be worth in 12 months?

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Diageo shares could give investors a £2,850 profit if one broker forecast proves accurate. But what are the chances of…

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares are the FTSE 250’s biggest risers. How did that happen?!

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Greggs shares have shot higher again following strong trading news. Has the comeback started for this bruised FTSE 250 stock?

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