What is a capital asset? , holding period, calculation of gain or loss, and net capital gains (lo 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) during 2018, 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.