Lucia Owns 100 Shares of Cronco Inc

question 107

Multiple Choice

Lucia owns 100 shares of Cronco Inc.which she purchased on December 1 of last year for $10,000.The stock is not Sec.1244 stock.On July 1 of the current year,Lucia receives notice from the bankruptcy court that Cronco Inc.has been liquidated,and there are no assets remaining for shareholders.As a result,Lucia will have

• A)a short-term capital loss of $10,000.
• B)a long-term capital loss of $10,000.
• C)an ordinary loss of $10,000.
• D)no loss allowed.

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Definitions:

Systematic Risk

The risk inherent to the entire market or market segment, also known as "market risk," which cannot be reduced through diversification.

Unsystematic Risk

The risk of price change in a company's stock due to company-specific events, distinguishable from market-wide risk.

Business-specific Risks

Refers to the uncertainties or potential financial losses that are directly related to the operations and environment of a particular company or industry.

Diversified Away

The reduction of risk in an investment portfolio by allocating investments among various financial instruments, industries, and other categories to minimize the impact of any single asset or risk.