Flock blog
Reading regulatory filings, sourced and dated.
Plain-English guides to the public filings Flock tracks: 13F reports, NSE and BSE shareholding patterns, bulk and block deals, and FII/DII flows. Every claim links to its source. Research, not advice.
OFS vs buyback: what's the difference?
OFS vs buyback: one is large holders selling shares out, the other is a company buying its shares back. They move shares in opposite directions. Not advice.
How to check FPI holdings in a stock
How to check FPI holdings in a stock using the quarterly shareholding pattern filed with the NSE and BSE, plus SEBI's granular disclosure rules. Not advice.
HedgeFollow alternatives: how to compare them
Looking for a HedgeFollow alternative for tracking 13F and insider filings? What these tools do, how to compare them factually, and the shared limit. Not advice.
StockEdge alternatives: how to compare them
Looking for a StockEdge alternative for Indian filings data like FII/DII, bulk deals, and shareholding? How to compare these tools factually and their limits. Not advice.
Insider trading tracker (India): how it works
An insider trading tracker for India surfaces the SEBI PIT disclosures that promoters and designated persons must file when they trade. Here is how it works. Not advice.
What is a Form 4 filing? SEC insider trades (2026)
A Form 4 is an SEC filing that company insiders use to report their trades within two business days. Here is what it shows and how to read it. Not advice.
What is an anchor investor? SEBI IPO rules (2026)
An anchor investor is a large institution that buys IPO shares one day before the issue opens, under SEBI rules. Here is how the anchor book works. Not advice.
What is a QIP? Qualified institutional placement
A QIP lets a listed Indian company raise money fast by selling shares to institutions under SEBI rules. Here is how the pricing and process work. Not advice.
What is an offer for sale (OFS)? SEBI rules (2026)
An offer for sale (OFS) lets promoters of a listed company sell shares on the exchange under SEBI rules. Here is how it works and who can bid. Not advice.
How to track insider buying (SEC Form 4)
How to track insider buying using SEC Form 4 filings: where to find them, the two-day rule, and how to read the transaction codes. A factual guide. Not advice.
Dataroma vs WhaleWisdom: a factual comparison
Dataroma vs WhaleWisdom: how these two 13F trackers differ on coverage and depth, and how to compare them factually. A non-advisory guide. Not advice.
How to find anchor investors in an IPO
How to find anchor investors in an IPO: where SEBI requires the anchor allocation to be disclosed, when it publishes, and how to read it. A factual guide. Not advice.
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