covered security
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 547 U.S. 71 - Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. v. Dabit · 2006Most cited · 1,012 citing opinions
a security that satisfies the standards for a covered security specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 18(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, at the time during which it is alleged that the misrepresentation, omission, or manipulative or deceptive conduct occurred .
United States Code
15 U.S.C. § 77P — for purposes of this section (2 versions over time)
The term “covered security” means a security that satisfies the standards for a covered security specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 77r(b) of this title at the time during which it is alleged that the misrepresentation, omission, or manipulative or deceptive conduct occurred, except that such term shall not include any debt security that is exempt from registration under this subchapter pursuant to rules issued by the Commission under section 77d(2) 1 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 78BB — in this chapter (3 versions over time)
The term “covered security” means a security that satisfies the standards for a covered security specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 18(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 [15 U.S.C. 77r(b)], at the time during which it is alleged that the misrepresentation, omission, or manipulative or deceptive conduct occurred, except that such term shall not include any debt security that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 [15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.] pursuant to rules issued by the Commission under section 4(2) 1 of that Act [15 U.S.C. 77d(a)(2)].
26 U.S.C. § 6045 — for purposes of this section
The term “covered security” means any specified security acquired on or after the applicable date if such security—
(i) was acquired through a transaction in the account in which such security is held, or
(ii) was transferred to such account from an account in which such security was a covered security, but only if the broker received a statement under section 6045A with respect to the transfer.
26 U.S.C. § 6045 — for purposes of this section
For purposes of this subsection, the terms “covered security” and “specified security” shall have the meanings given such terms in subsection (g)(3).