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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

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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Investing Articles

93 years of dividend growth! 3 FTSE 100 shares to target income

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These FTSE 100 shares have collectively grown dividends every year for almost a century! Royston Wild expects them to keep…

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Investing Articles

Buying 107,724 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could double the State Pension

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Looking to supplement the State Pension? Consider this income-paying FTSE 100 share, whose forward dividend yield soars above 8%.

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Investing Articles

Here’s the FTSE 100 share I’m targeting in May for passive income

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Looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income? Here's a top dividend share our writer Royston Wild's considering…

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Investing Articles

How I’m targeting retirement riches with my Stocks & Shares ISA

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Looking to boost your chances of a comfortable retirement? Royston Wild explains why you need to consider a Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap penny stocks I’m considering in May!

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Searching for the best value small-cap shares? Royston Wild reveals two penny stocks he's considering for his ISA -- including…

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Investing Articles

Buying £20k of BAE Systems shares could give me a £360 income this year!

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Looking for the best dividend stocks out there? Royston Wild explains why BAE Systems shares are worth considering.

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in an ISA a decade ago is now worth…

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The ISA's tax benefits can supercharge a person's wealth over time. But the differences between the two types of accounts…

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Investing Articles

How Lloyds shares could rise to 131p… or sink to 91p

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Lloyds shares are extremely volatile against the backdrop of the Middle East crisis. The question is, where might the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Consider these FTSE 100 bargain shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

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These FTSE 100 shares are trading on rock-bottom P/E and PEG ratios. Royston Wild explains what makes them stunning value…

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Investing Articles

Nervous about investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Read this first

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Stocks and Shares ISA users have kept their powder dry amid stock market volatility. But are they missing a prime…

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Investing Articles

Up 55% and a P/E of 6.6, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to miss?

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IAG shares have taken flight over the past year. But could it become one of the FTSE 100's worst performers…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100’s up 27%, but these top blue chips are still dirt cheap

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Looking to bag a blue-chip bargain? Royston Wild thinks you might be in luck -- check out these three FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate a £1,000 weekly second income

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Drip-feeding money into a Stocks and Shares ISA can put you on track to a four-figure second income. Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how you could create a large ISA passive income and retire early

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Fancy retiring years before the State Pension age? Who doesn't? Royston Wild explains how to target passive income in a…

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Investing Articles

Buying £20k of Legal & General shares could give me a £1,714 income this year!

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Legal & General shares have the largest dividend yield on the FTSE 100. The question is, can current dividend forecasts…

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Investing Articles

The red lights are flashing again for Lloyds’ share price! Here’s why

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Lloyds' share price continues to defy gravity. But Royston Wild thinks it's only a matter of time before the FTSE…

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Market Movers

Down 7%! Why on earth are Imperial Brands shares plummeting today?

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Imperial Brands shares are in freefall after a negative reception to fresh trading news. Is the party finally over for…

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Investing Articles

Buying £20k of Greggs shares could give me an £860 income this year!

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Greggs shares now offer a higher dividend yield than most FTSE 100 shares! So is the FTSE 250 baker a…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Aviva shares a month ago is now worth…

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Aviva shares have dropped in recent weeks amid broader share price volatility. With a near-7% dividend yield, is it too…

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Investing Articles

Buying £20k of Lloyds shares could give me an £851 income this year!

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Lloyds has been one of the FTSE 100's hottest dividend growth shares in recent years. But do current risks make…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 stocks are tipped to rise 46% (or more) in the next year!

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Aston Martin and Hochschild Mining shares have been on the back foot. But City analysts think these FTSE 250 stocks…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? Buying passive income shares could one day deliver a £3k monthly ISA income

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Even those in middle age with no savings or investments can retire comfortably via passive income shares. Royston Wild explains…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 stocks are tipped to rise 53% (or more) in the next year!

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Could BT and Diageo shares be about to spring higher? Royston Wild looks at the latest price forecasts for these…

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Investing For Beginners

£20,000 invested in the stock market a year ago is now worth…

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A lump sum put into the UK stock market a year ago could have yielded big returns. What might it…

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Investing Articles

After slumping up to 13%, are these cheap UK shares set to rebound?

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These UK shares have fallen by double-digit percentages over the last month. Royston Wild explains why they now sit in…

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Investing Articles

The red lights are flashing for this FTSE 100 share! Will it crash?

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IAG shares are down more than 6% since before the Iran war started. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

3 high-yield income stocks, investment trusts, and ETFs to consider in 2026!

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Looking for the best income stocks to buy? Royston Wild reveals a top trust, a fantastic fund, and a robust…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could earn you a £6,493 income every month!

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This one ISA trick could significantly increase the amount of passive income investors make over the long term. Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

Down 11% in a month, is this the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

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FTSE 100 veteran Unilever has seen its share price crumble by double-digit percentages. Royston Wild asks: is this today's hottest…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? Just £5 a day in an ISA could deliver a £16,000 second income

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Forget about buying that daily coffee! Royston Wild reveals how you could build an ISA income for retirement with just…

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7%+ yield! 3 ETFs to target a £1,740 passive income this new ISA year

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Looking to supercharge your Stocks and Shares ISA income this year? Consider these exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which yield up to…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in a SIPP for a £500 monthly passive income?

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Looking to earn a reliable passive income from your SIPP? Royston Wild explains how this could be possible with some…

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