### Question
Can you define what investment company means?


### Answer
**Investment company** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 6102*:

> given such term by section 80a–3(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 87-TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION**

