On december 31 2014 patel company purchased equity


On December 31, 2014, Patel Company purchased equity securities as trading securities. Pertinent data are as follows:

                                                                                  Fair Value

        Security                                 Cost                    At 12/31/15

            A                                     $132,000                 $117,000

            B                                       168,000                   186,000

            C                                      288,000                   263,000

On December 31, 2015, Patel transferred its investment in security C from trading to available-for-sale because Patel intends to retain security C as a long-term investment. What total amount of gain or loss on its securities should be included in Patel's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2015?

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