How it works
The method, plainly. If we can't explain a step in one sentence, we don't do it.
Ingest
Filings pulled daily from the public SEC EDGAR index.
Parse
Form D: the XML is parsed directly, no AI. 8-K: the structured item codes are read; a hosted model only refines event type and severity where the item codes are ambiguous.
Classify
Event type is deterministic from item codes; severity is an honest triage score.
Serve
Every record links back to the exact source filing. Business names only, no PII.
What we deliberately do not do
FAQ
How complete is the coverage?
Every Form D and 8-K filed to EDGAR is in scope. We add new filings daily and accrue history; nothing is cherry-picked.
Is this real-time?
No. Coverage is refreshed daily from the EDGAR index, not real-time or intraday. We say daily because that is what it is.
What does severity mean, and what does it not mean?
Severity is a triage signal derived deterministically from the 8-K item code and filing content. It is a starting point for review, not investment, legal, or compliance advice.
Does this include personal or contact data?
No. Every record is business names only. There is no personal or contact data to collect, store, or govern under GDPR or similar regimes.
What history do I get on the free plan?
List endpoints on the free Basic tier return the most recent 30 days. Single-company and single-filing lookups return full history on every plan.
Ticker or CIK, which should I use?
CIK is the canonical company key used throughout the API. Ticker is a convenience lookup that resolves to a CIK.
How do I cite a record?
Every record includes a source_url pointing to the exact filing on SEC EDGAR. Link to that when citing the underlying event.
What is the license for using this data?
Usage terms are set by your marketplace plan; see the Terms of Use for the full license and acceptable use.
How do I get support?
Email hello@filingwire.io. Include your marketplace plan and, if relevant, the request you were making.