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.
SIF vs PMS: how the two SEBI products differ
SIF vs PMS: a SIF is a pooled product under the mutual fund framework with a 10 lakh minimum, a PMS is a segregated account with a 50 lakh minimum. How they differ. Not advice.
What is Form PF? The private-fund report
Form PF is the confidential SEC report private-fund advisers file for systemic-risk monitoring. Who files it, how often, and why it is not public. Not advice.
What is Form N-1A? The fund registration form
Form N-1A is the SEC form mutual funds and open-end ETFs use to register and publish their prospectus. What its parts cover and where to read it. Not advice.
What is Form N-2? Closed-end fund registration
Form N-2 is the SEC form closed-end funds and BDCs use to register and file a prospectus. How it differs from the open-end form. Not advice.
Form ADV vs Form PF: adviser vs fund report
Form ADV vs Form PF: the ADV is the public adviser registration, the PF a confidential private-fund risk report. How the two SEC filings differ. Not advice.
N-1A vs N-2: open-end vs closed-end funds
N-1A vs N-2: the N-1A registers open-end funds and ETFs, the N-2 closed-end funds and BDCs. How the two SEC forms differ and where to read them. Not advice.
What is IPO lock-in? SEBI ICDR lock-in rules
IPO lock-in is the SEBI rule stopping promoters and pre-IPO holders selling shares for a set period after listing. The current periods, explained. Not advice.
What is an SME IPO? NSE Emerge and BSE SME
An SME IPO lets a small or medium company list on the NSE Emerge or BSE SME platform. Eligibility, the 2025 SEBI rules, and how it works, explained. Not advice.
SME IPO vs mainboard IPO: key differences
SME IPO vs mainboard IPO: the platform, size cap, eligibility, and who reviews the offer all differ. How the two SEBI listing routes compare. Not advice.
What is a Form 40-F filing? Canadian annual report
A Form 40-F filing is the annual report an eligible Canadian company files with the SEC under the MJDS. Who can use it, what it contains, and when. Not advice.
20-F vs 40-F: foreign issuer annual reports
20-F vs 40-F: both are foreign private issuer annual reports to the SEC, but the 40-F is a Canadian MJDS filing and the 20-F is for other issuers. Not advice.
What is a Form 11-K filing? Employee plan report
A Form 11-K filing is the annual report for an employee stock purchase or savings plan, filed with the SEC. What it covers, who files, and when. Not advice.
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