### Question
How does COMMODITY EXCHANGES define qualified investor?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 27*, **qualified investor** is defined as:

> eligible contract participant (as defined in section 1a of this title, as in effect on December 21, 2000)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 27*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-COMMODITY EXCHANGES**

