Problem 8-2 What is a Capital Asset?, Holding Period, and Calculation of Gain or Loss, Net Capital Gains (LO 8.1, 8.2, 8.3) During 2017, Tom sold Sears stock for $10,000. The stock was purchased 4 years ago for $13,000. Tom also sold Ford Motor Company bonds for $35,000. The bonds were purchased 2 months ago for $30,000. Home Depot stock, purchased 2 years ago for $1,000, was sold by Tom for $2,500.

Calculate Tom's net gain or loss, and indicate the nature of the gain or loss.