An investor purchases an ABC Corporation convertible bond at 98 on June 18, 1997. The bond is convertible at $25 and the investor converts his bond into the stock on June 19, 1998, when the common stock is trading at $26 per share. For tax purposes, these transactions will result in:

An investor purchases an ABC Corporation convertible bond at 98 on June 18, 1997. The bond is convertible at $25 and the investor converts his bond into the stock on June 19, 1998, when the common stock is trading at $26 per share. For tax purposes, these transactions will result in:



A) a $60 capital gainz.

B) neither gain nor loss.

C) a $40 capital loss.

D) a $40 capital gain.



Answer: B) neither gain nor loss.


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