### Question
What is the definition of benefit plan investor?


### Answer
The definition of **benefit plan investor** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1002*:

> an employee benefit plan subject to part 4,[6](#1002_6_target) any plan to which section 4975 of title 26 applies, and any entity whose underlying assets include plan assets by reason of a plan's investment in such entity

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle A-General Provisions**

