# Howey Test
A legal test which defines whether an investment contract is designed as a [security](security.md) under United States law.

1. Investment of money
2. In a common enterprise
3. With the expectation of profit
4. To be derived from the efforts of others

## References
1. ‘SEC v. WJ Howey Co.’ 1946. US. Supreme Court.
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