Broker A loans Broker B 1,000 shares of IBM for the price of $100 per share at that time. When A returns the shares, the broker will return $100,000 worth of IBM back to A. A's basis of the shares was $25,000. Should A recognize any gain or loss from the transaction? If so, how much, and what is its nature? If not, why?

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Broker A loans Broker B 1,000 shares of IBM for the price of $100 per share at that time. When A returns the shares, the broker will return $100,000 worth of IBM back to A. A's basis of the shares was $25,000. Should A recognize any gain or loss from the transaction? If so, how much, and what is its nature? If not, why?
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