Alan bought shares in Coca-Cola for $10,000 on November 15, 2018. On November 1, 2019, he sold the shares for $5,000. He has no other gains or losses in 2019. What does Alan report on his tax return?

a). $3,000 ordinary loss and $2,000 long-term loss carry-forward

b). $3,000 ordinary loss and $2,000 short-term loss carry-forward

c). $5,000 short-term loss

d). $5,000 long-term loss