### Question
Can you define what spread gain funding method means?


### Answer
**Spread gain funding method** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 1085a*:

> given such term under rules and forms issued by the Secretary of the Treasury.

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1085a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

