N.J. Admin. Code § 17:16-48.1
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Closed-end global, regional, or country funds" mean funds that invest in underlying securities that concentrate on a specific industry, geographic market, or sector.
"Common stock" means shares of stock, other than preferred stock, representing ownership in a corporation or other form of legal entity.
"Convertible debt issue" means a debt obligation of any corporation or other form of legal entity that is convertible into the common stock of the entity.
"Convertible preferred stock" means preferred stock of any corporation or other form of legal entity that is convertible into the common stock of the entity.
"Equity investments" mean common stock, convertible and non-convertible preferred stock, rights, convertible debt issues, or any other security representing an ownership interest in a corporation, bank, master limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other form of legal entity. Equity investments may also include investments in exchange-traded funds and closed-end global, regional, or country funds.
"Exchange-traded funds" mean funds that invest in underlying securities that track a predetermined index or strategy, a commodity, or a basket of assets, and whose shares can be traded like shares of common stock.
"Non-convertible preferred stock" means preferred stock of any corporation or other form of legal entity that is not convertible into the common stock of the entity.
"Preferred stock" means shares of stock that provide a dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to holders of common stock and additional rights above and beyond those conferred by common stock.
"Private placement" means a negotiated sale in which the securities are sold directly to institutional or private investors, rather than through a public offering registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or applicable foreign regulatory body. Private placement includes the sale of securities pursuant to Section 4(2), Regulation D, Regulation S, or Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
N.J. Admin. Code § 17:16-48.1