SEC form field guide
Form 4
Changes in beneficial ownership by directors, officers and relevant holders.
When it is filed
Usually due within two business days of a reportable transaction.
What it is useful for
Insider transaction feeds and ownership analytics.
What it contains
01Reporting owner
02Transaction date and code
03Security and price
04Amount owned after transaction
Data & API considerations
Structured XML is preferable to rendered tables; derivative and non-derivative holdings differ.
Preserve accession numbers, amendments and source anchors so transformed data remains traceable.
Educational information only; not legal or filing advice.
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