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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

How do these FTSE 250 stocks keep paying stunning dividends?

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Searching for the best passive income stocks to buy? Consider these three FTSE 250 shares for dividend growth and market-beating…

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Investing Articles

4 steps to earning £1,001 in monthly passive income

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Fancy making a four-figure passive income every month? Royston Wild explains how drip-feeding cash into the stock market can make…

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Investing Articles

How to turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a £1k monthly second income!

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Looking for ways to make a large and reliable passive income in retirement? Buying dividend shares in a Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

9 dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares to target a huge ISA retirement income!

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Royston Wild explains how a diversified portfolio of FTSE 100 shares can deliver a strong (and growing) passive income in…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in an ISA? This passive income stock could give you £3,271 in dividends in 2025 and 2026

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This passive income stock carries yields of 7.8% for 2026 and 7.9% for next year. So what makes it one…

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Investing Articles

Plan to fund your retirement with just the State Pension? Good luck with that!

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The UK's State Pension is ranked as one of the worst among the world's developed economies. Consider this alternative to…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why Barclays shares could crash in May!

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Barclays shares are sinking as the war in Iran continues. Could we see a full-blown crash this month? Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

13,000 more reasons why I’m avoiding IAG shares!

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International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares are rallying again. But Royston Wild explains why he's still avoiding the volatile FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Why NOW could be the best time to find stocks to buy!

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I'm looking for more stocks to buy for my ISA and SIPPs. But it's possible some shares could be better…

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Investing Articles

16,976 more reasons why Lloyds share price could sink

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Lloyds' share price has risen by a third since last May. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100 bank’s now…

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Investing Articles

6%+ dividend yields and low P/Es! Are these income shares screaming buys?

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These UK income stocks offer yields twice as high as the average on FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares. Are…

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Investing Articles

1 of the best dividend shares to consider as UK dividend forecasts surge!

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Dividends from UK shares surged 21.1% in Q1. The question is, can London stocks keep paying impressive dividends as earnings…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 put in a Cash ISA a decade ago is now worth…

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Cash ISAs are massively popular because of their tax benefits. But could Brits be losing out by not investing in…

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Market Movers

HSBC shares slump 6%! What’s happened, and is this a buying opportunity?

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HSBC shares are leading the FTSE 100 lower after Q1 numbers were poorly received. The question is, should investors now…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m considering for growth, value AND dividends!

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The FTSE 100 is home to stacks of quality stocks. Here are three that offer a tasty combination of growth,…

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Investing Articles

Down 78%, this potentially explosive growth share is starting to bounce back!

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This UK stock could be one of London's hottest mining shares a few years from now. Royston Wild explains why…

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Investing Articles

7.3% and 6.1% yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

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Looking for the best value dividend stocks to buy? Royston Wild picks out two he's considering for his own Stocks…

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Investing Articles

These 3 ‘secret’ dividend shares could be top stocks to buy in May!

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Forget FTSE 100 dividend shares. And look past the FTSE 250 for passive income. Here are three lesser-known dividend stocks…

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Investing For Beginners

How much is needed in an ISA for a £35,828 passive income from FTSE shares?

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Royston Wild reveals how a Stocks and Shares ISA invested in FTSE 100 shares could deliver a huge passive income…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate £2,413 every week from passive income shares

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Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver transformational wealth in retirement. Royston Wild explains the benefit of passive…

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Investing Articles

161 years of dividend growth! 3 investment trusts for passive income

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Searching for ways to make a growing passive income over time? Royston Wild reveals three investment trusts that deserve serious…

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Investing Articles

3 ETFs to consider in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income!

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Many top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the UK offer sky-high dividend yields right now. Royston Wild selects three that deserve…

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Investing Articles

With high yields and low P/Es, are these UK dividend shares screaming buys?

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Royston Wild runs the rule over two big-paying dividend shares, including one from the FTSE 100. Are they too cheap…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 stocks could turn a £20k ISA investment into £106,921

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Looking for the best FTSE 250 companies to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals two top…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why Lloyds shares could sink in May!

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Lloyds shares are up 35% over the last year but showing signs of weakness as economic uncertainty grows. Could the…

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Investing Articles

How to target a £1,183 monthly passive income in a SIPP for life!

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Own a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)? Here's how you could maximise your chances of a comfortable retirement by buying dividend…

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Investing Articles

What are the best shares to buy to earn £1m or more in an ISA?

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Searching for the best ISA stocks to buy to target a million? Royston Wild discusses the key things to look…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you could use that to earn a monthly second income

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A lump sum invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver a healthy second income. But what about if…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 stocks could turn a £20k ISA investment into £541,834

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These FTSE 100 stocks have provided jaw-dropping returns over the last decade. Here Royston Wild explains why they could keep…

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Investing Articles

Down 25%, this dividend stock offers an 11.2% yield for investors

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Searching for dividend stocks with reliable payout growth AND sky-high yields? This FTSE 250 share might be too good to…

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Investing Articles

34 years of dividend growth! 3 top REITs to target income

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be powerful tools for creating lasting passive income. Royston Wild picks out three of…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in these penny shares 5 years ago is now worth £42,260!

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A lump sum invested across these penny shares would have more than doubled an ISA investor's money. Here's why they…

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Investing Articles

Yields around 9% and low P/E ratios! 3 income stocks on my radar in May

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Searching for great income stocks to buy? Royston Wild thinks the excellent all-round value offered by these dividend shares deserves…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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Investing in ISAs and SIPPs could eventually help you retire with a four-figure passive income every month. Royston Wild explains…

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Investing Articles

72 years of dividend growth! 3 FTSE 250 shares to target income

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These FTSE 250 income shares have together raised annual dividends consistently since the 1950s. Can they keep delivering? Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

Fancy turning £20k into £129,207? Consider these FTSE 100 stocks to buy

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These FTSE 100 shares have delivered index-smashing returns over the last five years. But are they still top blue-chip stocks…

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Investing Articles

3 REITs to consider as buy-to-let gets tougher in 2026!

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Looking to invest in property? Royston Wild explains why holding REITs could be a better option than buy-to-let -- and…

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Investing Articles

Will Tesco shares plunge in May or June? This latest news spells trouble…

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Royston Wild thinks Tesco shares might fall sharply in the coming weeks -- is a storm coming for the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

3 of the best UK growth, value and dividend shares to consider in an ISA!

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Looking for top UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals three top growth, value…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the stock market may FINALLY crash in May… and I can’t stop smiling

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Getting ready for a stock market crash? If you aren't already, this news suggests you should probably start, says our…

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