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SEC.gov (EDGAR) Review, Pricing, and Features
Official U.S. SEC portal for free public access to EDGAR filings and related data tools. Public REST APIs on data.sec.gov deliver JSON and require no auth/API keys, but automated access must comply with SEC privacy/security policy, uses a declared User-Agent header, and is rate-limited (SEC states a max of 10 requests/second). data.sec.gov does not support CORS. SEC also links to a separate EDGAR Public Dissemination Service (PDS) subscription feed (managed by a contractor).
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Key features
- Search Filings provides free public access to EDGAR documents and search tools (e.g., Full Text Search, Latest Filings, Mutual Fund Search).
- EDGAR Full-Text Search covers electronic filings since 2001 (including exhibits/attachments) and supports queries by keyword, ticker, company name, CIK, and reporter; boolean/wildcards and advanced search are supported (natural-language search is not).
- Latest Filings provides a real-time listing of filings as they are submitted; SEC recommends Latest Filings + RSS for near-real-time access and notes EDGAR filing email alerts are not offered (RSS instead).
- Mutual Funds Search supports searching funds/ETFs by name, series/class or contract IDs, ticker, or CIK, and links to prospectuses and proxy voting records; users can subscribe via RSS.
- Developer access: data.sec.gov hosts RESTful JSON APIs for submissions history by company (submissions JSON includes names, exchanges and ticker symbols) and XBRL-derived data via companyconcept, companyfacts, and frames endpoints.
- API update schedule: data is updated in real time; typical processing delay is <1s for submissions and under 1 minute for XBRL; bulk ZIP archives (submissions.zip, companyfacts.zip) are republished nightly (~3:00 a.m. ET).
- Bulk/archives access: SEC publishes EDGAR index files (daily, quarterly, full) and documents the EDGAR directory structure; full index coverage begins in 1994 Q3, and JSON/XML index formats are provided.
- Forms coverage includes insider beneficial ownership forms (3/4/5) and institutional investment manager disclosure (Form 13F).
- SEC states sec.gov and EDGAR public filing content is free to access and reuse (government-created content policy).
FAQ
Is SEC.gov (EDGAR) free?
SEC.gov (EDGAR) is free to use. Visit the vendor site for the latest limits and onboarding details.
Who is SEC.gov (EDGAR) best for?
SEC.gov (EDGAR) is built for Retail Traders, Pro Retail, Institutional Investors, Analysts, Quants/Developers, and Students/Researchers. It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does SEC.gov (EDGAR) support?
You can use SEC.gov (EDGAR) on Web. SEC.gov (EDGAR) offers an API (REST) with None authentication.
Which markets does SEC.gov (EDGAR) cover?
SEC.gov (EDGAR) covers North America. Examples include US. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds. Identifiers include CIK and Ticker.
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