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Royston Wild

Royston Wild

Royston is an experienced private investor and has been an investment writer for more than 10 years.

As well as writing about which stocks to buy (and which to avoid), he covers other financial markets including commodities and forex and reports broader macroeconomic news.

Royston was formerly a stocks and commodities reporter, and editor of print and online forex coverage at Shares Magazine. He was also a base and precious metals market correspondent at Fastmarkets.

Royston has a degree in Journalism from Middlesex University, London & Harlow College.

Outside of work, Royston enjoys attending the gym, playing golf, and hiking around the UK. He’s also been known to relax on the sofa with the Xbox or a good film.

In his personal portfolio, Royston is invested in UK and US-listed shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He has significant holdings in several FTSE 100 stocks including Legal & General, Games Workshop, HSBC and Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC). His ETF holdings meanwhile provide him with exposure to a multitude of indices, sectors and themes – these include the S&P 500, gold miners, cybersecurity, defence and European equities.

Role At DayTrading.com

Royston is a broker analyst and editor at DayTrading.com. He has written and edited dozens of articles covering a wide range of trading topics, from the UK stock market and investment products to guides aimed at visitors from specific countries, unpacking the local regulatory and tax landscape.

You can reach Royston Wild on royston.wild@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by Royston

  1. Forex Trading in Indonesia
    Article (Sep 30, 2026)
    A guide to forex trading in Indonesia for beginners; master the essentials of trading currencies online, including insights into the rupiah.
  2. 3 Canadian Gold Stocks Poised to Ride 2025’s Bullion Boom
    This article analyses the gold sector in 2025 and highlights Agnico Eagle, Wheaton and Centerra as three potential stock picks.
  3. Natural Gas
    Commodity (Sep 22, 2026)
    How to trade natural gas, from understanding what moves prices to trading vehicles. We also review, compare and rank the best natural gas brokers.
  4. Precious Metals
    Commodity (Sep 22, 2026)
    Everything you need to know about trading precious metals. Discover the different types of precious metals, how to trade them, and the best online brokers.
  5. Gold
    Commodity (Sep 22, 2026)
    Start trading gold prices. Our guide for beginners explains ways to trade gold and what moves prices, plus the best gold brokers & platforms.

Latest articles edited by Royston

  1. Top-Rated Brokers With No Deposit Bonus In South Africa 2026
    Article (Sep 1, 2026)
    Find the best brokers offering no deposit bonuses for trading online in South Africa. Compare the amount of free credit and check the terms.

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