Ansel sells 400 shares of Sharpe, Inc., common stock on October 12, 2017 for $11,800 and pays $600 in commissions on the sale. He acquired the stock for $18,400 plus $800 in commissions on July 8, 2016. Ansel owns the following securities in December 2017:

What actions should Ansel take to optimize his capital gains and losses for 2017?

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Number of Shares Purchase Date 2/13/14 8/11/15 Market Value Security Basis Telio Corporation Perry, Inc. Header Company $ 2,000 $ 7,000 27,000 20,000 400 300 600 12,000 14,000