### Question
What is the definition of hedge fund?


### Answer
The definition of **hedge fund** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1851*:

> any fund identified under subsection (h)(2), and does not include a private equity fund, as such term is used in section 80b–3(m) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1851*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

