LibGuides: S.E.C. (Securities and Exchange Commission) Documents: Documents & Presentations

Powerpoint Presentation & Other Documents

Using S.E.C. documents
Presentation on various documents and their importance and usage.
S.E.C. Documents Exercise (pdf)
Short group exercise investigating 4 different types of documents and their uses.

S.E.C. Forms List
Description of all the various forms and what they are used for
Using Edgar to Research Investments
The EDGAR database provides free public access to corporate information, allowing you to research a public company’s financial information and operations by reviewing the filings the company makes with the SEC. You can also research information provided by mutual funds (including money market funds), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and variable annuities.
S.E.C. Document Guide from Thomson Research
Good brief guide to SEC filings. Note: Not all filing periods reflect current practices but the descriptions of the documents are still valid.