### Question
How is the term group of investment companies defined?


### Answer
The term **group of investment companies** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 80a* as the following:

> 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**

