SEC EDGAR RSS Feeds: Every Official Feed and How to Filter It
The SEC's own RSS and Atom feeds for EDGAR filings: the feed URLs, the filters they take, how often they update, and the limits to know before you poll them.
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SEC Filing Research & Insights
Guides and analysis for reading 10-Ks, 8-Ks, insider trades and the other forms companies file with the SEC.
When Do 10-K Filings Come Out? A 2021–2025 EDGAR Acceptance-Time Study
We studied 34,651 Form 10-K filings from 2021–2025: 74.69% were accepted in February or March, and 63.03% at or after 4 p.m. ET.
Introducing the Signals Feed: Algorithmic SEC Filing Alerts
Track cybersecurity incidents, bankruptcies, financial restatements, and insider buying clusters in one feed. No more digging through EDGAR.
Schedule 13D Explained: How to Track Activist Investors
When an activist crosses 5% ownership, they have 5 days to file a Schedule 13D. That filing often precedes double-digit stock moves. Here's how to read them.
How to Read a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A): A Practical Guide
The proxy statement tells you how much executives get paid and whether the board is actually independent. Here's how to find the parts that matter.
How to Track What Congress Is Trading (Before the Ban Passes)
Learn how to find every stock trade made by members of Congress. See what Pelosi, Tuberville and others are buying before the pending trading ban takes effect.
AI Summaries for 8-K Filings: What Happened and Why It Matters
8-K filings now include plain-English summaries that explain the key facts in seconds. No legal jargon, no 50-page PDFs. Just what you need to know.
How to Find Any Company's CIK Number (3 Fast Methods)
The CIK is how the SEC identifies every public company. Here's how to look it up in seconds using EDGAR, bulk data, or a dedicated search tool.
Introducing the Earnings Feed API: SEC Data for Developers
I shipped a public API for SEC filings, insider transactions, and institutional holdings. Here's what you can build with it.
How to Get SEC Filing Alerts (5 Free Methods)
I tested every free way to get SEC filing alerts. Here's what actually works, from RSS feeds to dedicated tools.
Last10K vs BamSEC: Which SEC Tool Is Worth Paying For?
Last10K costs $99/year. BamSEC costs $828/year. I compare features, pricing, and which SEC filing tool fits different research workflows.
How to Compare Insider Buying Across Sectors
A method for comparing Form 4 purchases across companies and sectors, with the checks needed before treating a trade as a signal.
Form 4 Patterns That Predict Stock Moves (Data-Backed)
Cluster buys outperform single purchases by 0.9% monthly. Here are the insider trading patterns with actual predictive value, backed by academic research.
S-1 Filings Explained: How to Research IPOs Before They Go Public
Learn how to read S-1 registration statements to evaluate IPOs before they start trading. A complete guide to IPO research using SEC filings.
How to Compare 8-K Filing Activity Across Industries
A practical way to compare current reports across companies and industries without mistaking filing counts for event risk.
SEC EDGAR is Broken. Here's What to Use Instead.
15-minute delays, no alerts, terrible search. Why EDGAR frustrates investors and the free tools that actually work.
13F Filings: Track What Buffett and Bridgewater Are Buying
See exactly what hedge funds hold. Step-by-step guide to finding, reading, and using 13F filings. Updated 45 days after each quarter.
How to Research a Company Before Investing: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical framework for researching stocks using SEC filings, financial analysis, and competitive research. No expensive tools required.
8-K Filings Explained: The Early Warning System for Investors
Learn what triggers an 8-K filing, how to read them, and why they're often the first sign of major company news.
5 Tools for SEC Filings and Related Public Data
Compare the SEC's official search with tools for filing feeds, Form 4 screening, financial reports, and public alternative data.
How to Read a 10-K: The Only 5 Sections That Matter
Skip the boilerplate. Focus on these 5 sections to analyze any company's 10-K in 20 minutes, plus the red flags that signal trouble.
BamSEC Alternative: Earnings Feed vs BamSEC Compared
An honest comparison of BamSEC and Earnings Feed. Covers features, pricing, and which tool fits your research workflow.
What Is Form 4? SEC Insider Trading Filings Explained
Form 4 reveals when executives buy or sell their own stock. Here's how to read these filings, what the transaction codes mean, and which trades actually matter.