EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system) is the central platform used by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to collect and publish company filings. Every publicly traded company in the U.S. must submit documents like annual reports, quarterly reports, proxy statements, and insider trading disclosures through EDGAR.
EDGAR makes these filings available to the public for free. Investors, analysts, journalists, and developers use it to access reliable financial information directly from official sources. The system contains millions of documents, and new filings are added throughout each business day.
The platform helps ensure transparency in financial markets. Because all companies follow the same filing rules, users can compare financial information consistently. EDGAR also archives historical filings, allowing long-term research and trends analysis.
While EDGAR is a trusted source, it can be difficult to navigate manually due to its volume and structure. Many platforms and APIs (including FinFeedAPI) simplify access to EDGAR data by providing clean, searchable datasets.
EDGAR gives investors direct access to verified financial information. It helps them evaluate companies, understand risks, and make informed investment decisions based on official, reliable documents.
EDGAR includes core filings such as Form 10-K (annual reports), Form 10-Q (quarterly reports), Form 8-K (current events), proxy statements (DEF 14A), insider trading forms, registration statements, and many more. These filings cover financial performance, risks, governance, executive compensation, and major corporate events.
Investors review EDGAR filings to analyze revenue trends, expenses, cash flow, debt levels, and management commentary. They also study risk factors, audit opinions, and notes to financial statements. This information helps investors understand how a company is performing and whether it meets their investment goals.
EDGAR ensures all investors have access to the same information at the same time. Companies cannot selectively disclose key details, and the SEC monitors compliance. This equal access supports fair markets and reduces the risk of inaccurate or misleading information.
A company releases its quarterly earnings. The full Form 10-Q is posted on EDGAR the same day. Investors download the filing to review updated financials, management discussion, and risk disclosures.
FinFeedAPI’s SEC API pulls filings directly from EDGAR, then structures them into clean, machine-readable data. This lets users search filings, extract financial fields, compare companies, and build dashboards without manually navigating the EDGAR website.
