Articles Tagged 'sec-filings'
SEC Filing Dates Explained
SEC filings carry more than one date, and they don't always match. Learn what the filing date, the SEC acceptance time, and public availability each mean.
Types of SEC Filings: A Complete Guide for Investors
Learn the most important SEC filing types, from 10-K annual reports to Form 4 insider transactions. Includes a comparison table and filing deadlines.
Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC
Form 6-K is how foreign companies listed in the U.S. report material events to the SEC. Learn what it contains, how it compares to the 8-K, and more.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means
Learn what every field on SEC Form 4 means, from transaction codes to derivative tables, so you can read insider filings like a pro.
Proxy Statements (DEF 14A): Pay, Votes, and Board Changes
Learn how to read a DEF 14A proxy statement, including executive pay, board votes, say-on-pay, and shareholder proposals.
S-3 Shelf Registrations: Why Companies Keep This Option Open
Learn what an S-3 shelf registration is, what's inside the filing, how takedowns work, and the red flags investors should watch for.
S-1 Filings Explained: Reading an IPO Registration Statement
Learn how to read an S-1 registration statement, the SEC filing companies submit before going public. Key sections, red flags, and how to find them.
10-Q Quarterly Reports: What Changes Quarter to Quarter
Learn what changes in a 10-Q filing each quarter, which sections to read first, and how to spot red flags in quarterly SEC reports.
How to Read a 10-K Annual Report: The Investor's Field Guide
Learn how to read a 10-K annual report. This guide covers the key sections, red flags, filing deadlines, and what experienced investors focus on first.