### Question
Can you define what registered investment company means?


### Answer
**Registered investment company** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1820a*:

> an investment company that is registered with the Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [15 U.S.C. 80a–1 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1820a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

