Which of the following securities transactions would result in a long term capital gain?

Which of the following securities transactions would result in a long term capital gain?



I Purchase 100 shares of ABC stock at $50 on January 2, 2018; Sell 100 shares of ABC stock at $60 on July 2, 2018

II Purchase 100 shares of ABC stock at $50 on January 2, 2018; Sell 100 shares of XYZ stock at $60 on July 2, 2018

III Purchase 100 shares of ABC stock at $50 on January 2, 2018; Sell 100 shares of ABC stock at $60 on January 3, 2019

IV Purchase 100 shares of ABC stock at $50 on January 2, 2018; Sell 100 shares of XYZ stock at $60 on January 2, 2019



Answer: III only


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