On February 16, Year 1, Fred Samson purchased 100 shares of Oscar Corporation stock at $40 per share. On July 28, Year 5, he sold the 100 shares at $25 per share. On August 10, Year 5, his wife purchased 50 shares of Oscar Corporation at $30 per share. These are the only capital asset transactions by the Samsons during Year 5. In computing his taxable income for Year 5, Fred may deduct, from his ordinary income of $15,000, a capital loss in the amount of