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Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)
A privately owned, SBA-licensed investment fund that provides debt or equity capital to qualifying small businesses.
What traders should verify
For Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), inspect the legal structure, adviser and Form ADV, investor eligibility, strategy, holdings, fees, leverage, liquidity, conflicts, and reporting date.
Do not conflate
The label Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) does not by itself establish registration status, current holdings, liquidity, risk, performance, or investor eligibility.
Primary source
SEC definitionSource boundary: this glossary reflects SEC staff views and is not a Commission rule, regulation, or statement. Check the linked source for current wording and legal context.