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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 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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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

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BP shares have rocketed by double-digit percentages over the last month. Can the FTSE 100 oil giant keep rising? Royston…

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Investing Articles

6% dividend yields and a P/E below 6! Here’s a FTSE 250 bargain share to consider

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I love UK shares with low earnings multiples and high dividend yields. So I'm considering buying this cheap-as-chips FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

How to turn £10 a day in a Stocks & Shares ISA into £23,857 of passive income!

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Looking for ways to make a sustained passive income? Royston Wild explains how the Stocks and Shares ISA could help…

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Investing Articles

Analysts are predicting record dividends from FTSE 100 shares! What should I buy?

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City forecasts suggest dividends from FTSE 100 shares will reach £88bn in 2026. But what stocks should I buy as…

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Investing Articles

Want to know what UK investors have been buying in their ISAs?

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Looking for stock, trust, and fund ideas this April? Royston Wild discusses what Brits have been stuffing in their Stocks…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a £20k ISA could earn you £10k a month in passive income

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA waiting to be invested? Royston Wild explains how you could use this to…

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Dividend Shares

£5,000 buys 5,411 shares in this 8%-yielding passive income stock!

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Looking for the best passive income shares to buy? Royston Wild discusses a top REIT that has raised dividends each…

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Investing Articles

5%+ dividend yields and P/Es below 11! 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider

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The London stock market's bursting with bargains following recent choppiness. Here Royston Wild reveals two cheap FTSE stars that deserve…

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Investing Articles

8%+ yields! 2 investment trusts to target a £1,640 passive income this new ISA year

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Considering these investment trusts could put ISA investors on the fast-track to a large and reliable long-term passive income. Royston…

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Investing Articles

Looking for ISA bargains? 4 FTSE 250 value stars to consider

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Just like Warren Buffett, I love snapping up quality stocks when they're marked down in price. Here are four top…

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Investing Articles

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

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BAE Systems shares have been among the FTSE 100's best performers in recent years. The question is, can the defence…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate £7,875 in monthly passive income

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Have £20,000 ready to invest? Royston Wild explains how you could put this in a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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Investing Articles

Will Rolls-Royce shares soar to £17.40 or sink to 900p?

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged almost 90% in value over the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 100 company repeat the…

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Investing Articles

Will Diageo shares rise to £14.72 or SURGE to £24.50?

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City brokers are unanimous -- Diageo shares will rebound over the next 12 months. But how realistic are these forecasts?…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds’ share price is on a rollercoaster! Could it be about to crash 36%?

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As the Iran War continues, could the Lloyds share price be about to topple? Royston Wild explains why the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Love bargains? 4 stock market gems to consider this new ISA year

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Searching for top quality stocks at rock-bottom prices? Royston Wild reveals four stock market value heroes to consider in an…

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Investing Articles

6.3% passive income yield! A brilliant, bargain-basement dividend stock to buy?

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Searching for the best dividend stocks to buy as the new ISA year begins? Royston Wild reveals a rock-solid passive…

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Investing Articles

5.5%+ yields! 3 REITs to target a £1,300 passive income in an ISA

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Looking for ways to boost passive income? All these real estate investment trusts (REITs) carry huge dividend yields, including one…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 buys 709 shares in this 8.1%-yielding passive income stock!

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Looking for ways to make a large passive income with UK dividend stocks? Royston Wild discusses a high-yielder with excellent…

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Investing Articles

Looking for FTSE 100 bargain stocks? Check these out!

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The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with top stocks boasting low earnings multiples and huge dividend yields. Royston Wild reveals three…

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Investing Articles

9.8% dividend yields! 2 passive income shares to consider in an ISA

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Kicking around some stock ideas for the new ISA season? Here are two passive income shares Royston Wild thinks investors…

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Investing Articles

Forget short-term pain! 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for long-term gain

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These FTSE 100 shares have toppled in value. The question is, are these falling UK shares now too cheap to…

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Investing Articles

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

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International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares have slumped more than 10% in a month. Does this represent a dip buying opportunity?

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Investing Articles

Should I put 100% of my cash into this dividend stock for a second income?

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Parking a lump sum in this 8.5% dividend stock could yield an enormous second income. Royston Wild asks: is that…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £1,000 monthly second income?

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Royston Wild reveals how you could make a £1k a month income from a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Greggs' shares have fallen almost a third in value over five years. Can the FTSE 250 stock bounce back? Royston…

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Investing Articles

How to turn a SIPP into £3,000 of monthly passive income

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Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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Investing Articles

Down 45% and 33%! Consider these 2 cheap stocks to buy in April

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Looking for top stocks to buy at knockdown prices? Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stars…

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Investing Articles

Diageo shares just can’t catch a break! Here’s a major new risk

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Diageo shares are down 13% since the turn of the year. With pressures rising, is the FTSE 100 stock now…

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Investing Articles

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

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easyJet shares are bouncing back as hopes grow for peace in the Middle East. But could this be a false…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain-basement income stocks to consider in an ISA

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Looking for cheap last-minute shares for a Stocks and Shares ISA? These income stocks could be what investors have been…

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