### Question
How does the law define group of investment companies?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 80a*, **group of investment companies** is defined as:

> any 2 or more registered investment companies that hold themselves out to investors as related companies for purposes of investment and investor services

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 80a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2D-INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND ADVISERS > SUBCHAPTER I-INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

