EDGAR Data Item
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A EDGAR Data Item is a structured data item within an EDGAR database.
- Context:
- It can (typically) include financial reports and legal disclosures required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- It can (typically) include comprehensive financial information such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and changes in equity.
- It can (typically) follow strict filing deadlines and guidelines as mandated by the SEC, ensuring the timely availability of corporate information to the public.
- It can (typically) be accessed by a wide range of stakeholders including investors, financial analysts, regulators, and academic researchers, who seek insights into the financial health and regulatory compliance of publicly traded companies.
- It can (often) be formatted in XML (eXtensible Markup Language) or XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language), enabling automated data analysis and extraction.
- It can (often) contain metadata such as the Central Index Key (CIK), filing date, and document type, facilitating easy identification and retrieval of documents.
- It can (often) provide a foundation for market analysis, corporate governance studies, due diligence processes, and investment decision-making.
- It can (often) be a critical resource for transparency in financial markets, offering detailed insights into a company's financial position, operational results, and future prospects.
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- Example(s):
- An XML-formatted balance sheet from Apple Inc., demonstrating the company's financial position at the end of a fiscal year.
- An XBRL-formatted income statement for Microsoft Corporation, showcasing the company's revenue, expenses, and net income over a specific period.
- A Disclosure Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., detailing a significant acquisition and its impact on the company's financial outlook.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Internal company emails, which are not part of the official EDGAR filings.
- News articles, which may report on but are not officially filed within the EDGAR system.
- See: Financial Statement, XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language), XML (eXtensible Markup Language), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).