Official definition

This industry comprises legal entities (i.e., funds (except insurance and employee benefit funds; open-end investment funds; trusts, estates, and agency accounts)). Included in this industry are mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs). Illustrative Examples: Closed-end investment funds Special purpose financial vehicles Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) Unit investment trust funds Face-amount certificate funds Mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) Real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs) Cross-References.