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Investment Company Act of 1940

The Investment Company Act of 1940 is a law that helps protect people who invest their money in investment companies. An investment company is an organization that buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other investments to make money for its investors. The law says that these investment companies must be careful and honest when they buy and sell investments. They must also give their investors accurate information so they can make informed decisions. The law also sets limits on how much money investment companies can borrow in order to help make sure they don’t get into too much financial trouble. The Investment Company Act of 1940 helps keep investors safe and makes sure they can trust the companies they’re investing in.