Rule Changes/Trades:
I doubt many (if any besides me) would like this rule but if you really want to try to be realistic each trade should cost 20% (the difference between the capital gains rate and the highest tax rate). While yes the contest isn't for a full year, for certain someone who trades out of a pick is paying short-term tax rate. Besides a buy and hold approach (original pick) should be rewarded IMO (along with those who post DD as to why they picked their picks).