### Question
How does BANK HOLDING COMPANIES define hedge fund?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1851*, **hedge fund** is defined as:

> 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 title 15

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

