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 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: the allocation filing
How to find anchor investors in an IPO: read the anchor allocation filing on NSE's issue page, a letter naming each anchor, share count and price. Not advice.
Trendlyne alternative: how to compare them
Looking for a Trendlyne alternative for Indian stock research and superstar portfolios? What these tools do and how to compare them factually. Not advice.
Bulk deals tracker: what to look for
A bulk deals tracker surfaces large trades disclosed daily by NSE and BSE. What a good one shows, how the data is sourced, and its limits. Not advice.
Smart money tracker India: what to know
A smart money tracker for India follows what institutions and known investors disclose in public filings. What one shows, how it is sourced, and its limits. Not advice.
What is an AIF? A plain guide for 2026
What is an AIF? An Alternative Investment Fund is a SEBI-registered privately pooled vehicle. Here are the three categories, the rules, and how it differs from a mutual fund. Not advice.
What is a mutual fund factsheet? (2026)
What is a mutual fund factsheet? It is a monthly summary of a scheme's holdings, returns, and costs. Here is what each section shows and how to read it. Not advice.
What is a Schedule 13D filing? (2026)
What is a Schedule 13D filing? It is an SEC disclosure by anyone crossing 5% ownership of a US company with control intent. Here is how it works and how 13G differs. Not advice.
What is an FPI? Foreign Portfolio Investor
What is an FPI? A Foreign Portfolio Investor is an overseas investor registered with SEBI to buy Indian securities. Here is how FPI differs from FII and the two categories. Not advice.
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