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Jim's Bull: The £5,000 Challenge

Ever wondered if a journo with years of experience of writing about the markets is actually any good when it comes to buying shares?

Well, here's your chance to find out what happens as we give Jim Moore a theoretical £5,000 to invest - with the intention of doubling it in two weeks.

There's an email address too: jimsbull@iii.co.uk, where you can send in suggestions, as well as comments on his progress.

Why not have a go at trading yourself with our Spread Betting Simulator?

*This also seems as good a place as any to remind you that this challenge and the relating articles do not constitute advice or recommendations to invest. They are purely for information and discussion purposes.

The investments referred to in this series and accompanying articles may not be suitable for all investors and, if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser.





Jim's Bull: The final reckoning
Jim Moore

It's been tough going at times, but the Challenge is finally over. Did Jim manage to double a notional £5,000 in two weeks?

Jim's Bull: The final day
Jim Moore

It's the final day of the Challenge. Jim's back in profit but still a long way from his £5,000 target.

Jim's Bull: Day 8
Jim Moore

It's day eight of the challenge and Jim is down but not quite out. Find out how he fares today....

Jim's Bull: Day 7
Jim Moore

Day seven of the challenge proved to be something of a washout. Can Jim pull off a remarkable recovery and double £5,000 by the end of the week?

Jim's Bull: Day 6
Jim Moore

It was a bit of a bloodbath for Jim yesterday, but can he turn it around as he seeks to hit the £5,000 profit target in the remainder of the week?

Jim's Bull: Day 5
Jim Moore

Day five of the £5,000 challenge proved a bit of a disaster for Jim. Can he turn it around by Friday?

Jim's Bull: The Weekly Wrap
Jim Moore

Find out how our City hack has fared in the first week of his challenge to double £5,000 in a fortnight.

Jim's Bull: Day 4
Jim Moore

The final day of Jim's first week sees him shore up his gains following the calamitous foray into brewer Youngs.

Jim's Bull: Day 3
Jim Moore

The third day of Jim's £5,000 challenge proved to be a rollercoaster one, as brewer Youngs flopped, but Barclays came to the rescue.

Jim's Bull: Day 2
Jim Moore

Jim's second day wasn't helped by a distinct lack of movement on the markets, but Marks & Spencer did provide some relief.

Jim's Bull: Day 1
Jim Moore

We've had the first day of Jim's £5,000 challenge. See how he got on...

Jim's Bull: The Challenge
Jim Moore

What happens when a City hack tries to double (a notional) £5,000 on the markets in just two weeks? We're about to find out...


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