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.
What is a Form 3 filing? (SEC insider)
What is a Form 3 filing? The initial SEC statement of beneficial ownership an insider files when they first become an insider. Here is how it works. Not advice.
Direct vs regular mutual fund plans
Direct vs regular mutual fund plans hold the same portfolio, but differ on cost. Here is what SEBI mandated and how the expense ratio gap works. Not advice.
Stock split vs bonus issue: the difference
Stock split vs bonus issue: both raise the share count without new cash, but the accounting differs. Here is how each works under the rules. Not advice.
Form 3 vs Form 4 vs Form 5: a comparison
Form 3 vs Form 4 vs Form 5: the three SEC Section 16 insider filings, their deadlines, and what each reports. Here is how they differ, factually. Not advice.
Screener.in alternative: a factual comparison
Looking for a Screener.in alternative? What Screener's free and 4,999 rupee plans include, how it shows shareholding, and how to compare tools. Not advice.
Morningstar alternative: how to compare
Looking for a Morningstar alternative for fund and holdings research? What these tools cover and how to compare them factually on sourcing. Not advice.
OpenInsider alternative: how to compare
Looking for an OpenInsider alternative for SEC insider trading data? What these tools cover and how to compare them factually on sourcing. Not advice.
What is a proxy statement (DEF 14A)? (2026)
A proxy statement (SEC Form DEF 14A) is filed before a company's annual meeting. Here is what it discloses, including insider ownership and pay. Not advice.
What is a promoter group? SEBI's definition (2026)
What is a promoter group: SEBI ICDR Reg. 2(1)(pp) in full, who it pulls in, and why the shareholding pattern shows promoter and group as one total. Not advice.
What is a trading window closure? (2026)
A trading window closure is a SEBI-mandated period when a company's insiders cannot trade its shares, around results. Here is how it works. Not advice.
What are persons acting in concert (PAC)? (2026)
Persons acting in concert (PAC) are investors SEBI counts together for takeover thresholds. Here is what PAC means and why it triggers an open offer. Not advice.
How to check DII holdings in a stock
How to check DII holdings in a stock: read block B(1), Institutions (Domestic), of the quarterly shareholding pattern. Q2 FY27 patterns due 21 October 2026.
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