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How to read the filings.
Plain-English guides to 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 insider filings. Understand what you're looking at, what matters, and what to skim.
- Updated Apr 21, 2026
How to read a 10-K
A plain-English walkthrough of every section of an annual SEC filing — what it means, what to skim, and what actually matters.
11 min read - Updated Apr 21, 2026
How to read a 10-Q
A plain-English walkthrough of every section of a quarterly SEC filing — what it means, what to skim, and what actually matters.
9 min read - Updated Apr 21, 2026
What are Form 4 insider transaction codes?
The full table of SEC Form 4 transaction codes (P, S, A, M, F, G, and the rest) — what each one means, and which ones actually signal conviction.
7 min read - Updated Apr 21, 2026
What is an 8-K? SEC item codes explained
A plain-English guide to 8-K filings and their item codes — earnings (2.02), officer changes (5.02), M&A (2.01), restatements (4.02), and the rest.
9 min read