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How to read a 10-K: where to start and what to investigate next
Read a 10-K with a question rather than trying to memorise it from cover to cover. Start with the business, risks and management's explanation, then use the audited financial statements and notes to verify the points that matter.
How to read a company's financial statements together
Read the income statement, balance sheet and cash-flow statement as connected views of the same business. Profit describes performance over a period; the balance sheet shows a position at a date; cash flow explains movements in cash during a period.
5 places to find company financial statements
To find a company's financial statements, start with its filed report on SEC EDGAR or its investor-relations site. Stock Analysis, TIKR and Koyfin can make the figures easier to explore, while Qualtrim offers charts of selected measures. Use these tools to find the number that interests you, then return to the report for its definition and the notes behind it.
7 SEC filings explained, including the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q
A 10-K explains the business and annual accounts; a 10-Q updates the results; an 8-K covers important events. Proxy statements, Forms 4 and 13F, and registration statements answer questions about ownership, shareholder decisions and offerings. Choose the filing that addresses what you want to find out.