California Code, Insurance Code - INS § 821.5

Without in any manner affecting the scope of the term “security” as set forth in section 821, and with the exceptions therein set forth, the following instruments are particularly specified as securities within the meaning of that section:  every stock, bond, note, treasury stock, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate evidencing a contribution, certificate of interest or participation, certificate of interest in a profit sharing agreement, collateral trust certificate, any transferable share, investment contract, or beneficial interest in title to property, contracts or earnings.