### Question
How is the term registered investment company defined?


### Answer
The term **registered investment company** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1820a* as the following:

> an investment company that is registered with the Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [15 U.S.C. 80a–1 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1820a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

