Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Earnings Feed, how it works, and what you can do with it.
Product & Features
What is Earnings Feed?
Earnings Feed is a free platform that provides real-time access to SEC filings from the EDGAR database. We monitor every filing the moment it's published and make it instantly searchable and browsable through a modern, fast interface. Unlike the SEC's website, we offer filtering, search, company tracking, and personalized watchlists—all without the clunky navigation. Learn more about our mission on our About page.
What SEC filings can I track?
You can track all SEC filing types including 10-K (annual reports), 10-Q (quarterly reports), 8-K (current events), S-1 (IPO registrations), 13D/G (beneficial ownership), Form 4 (insider trading), and dozens of other form types. Our system captures every filing published to EDGAR in real-time.
How is the data updated?
Filings appear on Earnings Feed within seconds of being published to the SEC's EDGAR database. We stream data directly from SEC.gov in real-time—no delays, no batching. When a company files, you see it immediately on the live feed.
Can I track specific companies?
Yes. You can create a personalized watchlist of companies you follow. Your dashboard will show only filings from your tracked companies, giving you a focused feed of what matters to you. You can add companies by ticker symbol, company name, or CIK number. Sign up for free to get started.
Can I filter and search filings?
Absolutely. You can filter by form type (10-K, 8-K, etc.), search by company name or ticker, browse by stock exchange (NASDAQ, NYSE, OTC), explore by industry (SIC codes), and view insider trading activity. We've organized filings by what matters to investors and researchers.
Can I export or download data?
Currently, you can view filings directly on our platform and click through to the official SEC documents. API access for developers is on our roadmap, which will enable programmatic access and data exports.
Getting Started
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required to browse the live filings feed and explore our research hubs (form types, exchanges, industries). However, creating a free account lets you build a personalized watchlist and get a customized feed of companies you follow.
How do I get started?
Just visit the homepage to see the live feed of all filings. Use the search bar to find a specific company, or browse by form type, exchange, or industry. To create a watchlist, sign up for a free account and start adding companies you want to track.
What browsers are supported?
Earnings Feed works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Our interface is mobile-optimized, so you can research filings on any device.
Pricing & Access
Is Earnings Feed free?
Yes. Core features of Earnings Feed are free to use with no credit card required. You can browse the live feed search filings, explore research hubs, and create a watchlist at no cost. Read more about our approach on our About page.
Will there be paid features in the future?
We're committed to keeping essential SEC filing access free for everyone. In the future, we may introduce premium features like advanced analytics, email alerts, comparative analysis tools, and API access. The core filing feed and basic search will always remain accessible.
Are there any hidden costs or limits?
No. There are no hidden fees, usage limits, or paywalls for accessing filings. You won't be asked for a credit card to use the platform.
Comparison & Alternatives
How is this different from SEC.gov?
The SEC's EDGAR system is comprehensive but difficult to navigate. Earnings Feed provides the same data with a modern interface, real-time updates, intelligent search and filtering, company watchlists, and organized research hubs. We make the same public data faster and easier to access. Learn more about our approach on our About page.
How is this different from Bloomberg Terminal or Bamsec?
Professional tools like Bloomberg Terminal and Bamsec cost $3,000-$10,000+ per year and target institutional investors. Earnings Feed offers free access to essential SEC filing features and is built for everyone—individual investors, journalists, researchers, and students. We focus on making financial data accessible, not exclusive.
Why not just use Google to search for filings?
Google indexes some SEC filings but with significant delays and limited filtering options. Earnings Feed shows filings within seconds of publication, lets you filter by form type and company, and provides organized views by exchange, industry, and insider activity that Google doesn't offer.
Data & Accuracy
Where does the data come from?
All data comes directly from the SEC's official EDGAR database at SEC.gov. We don't modify, editorialize, or interpret the data—we simply make it faster and easier to access. Every filing links back to the official SEC source. Read more about our data practices on our About page.
How accurate is the data?
The data is as accurate as the SEC's EDGAR database because that's our direct source. We process and display filings exactly as they're published by the SEC. For any critical decisions, you can always click through to verify the original SEC filing.
How far back does the filing history go?
Our database includes every public company filing since EDGAR modernization, giving you access to historical filings alongside real-time updates.