Sec. 6.5. "Derivative instrument" means any option, warrant, convertible security, stock appreciation right, or similar right with an exercise or conversion privilege or a settlement payment or mechanism at a price related to an equity security or similar instrument with a value derived in whole or in part from the value of an equity security, whether or not the instrument or right is subject to settlement in the underlying security or otherwise.
As added by P.L.133-2009, SEC.9.