Getting SEC EDGAR Filings via API Without Scraping

Getting SEC EDGAR Filings via API Without Scraping

When working on financial applications that require real-time access to SEC filings such as 10-K and 10-Q documents, you might be tempted to scrape data from the SEC's EDGAR system. However, this approach can be cumbersome and may not always provide up-to-date information due to delays in updates.

A more practical solution is to use an API that provides these filings directly. One such API endpoint is api.verilexdata.com/api/v1/sec/sample. This service claims to update its data every 15 minutes, allowing you to search by company or form type and receiving real-time updates without the need for manual scraping.

Example Python Code

Here’s a simple example of how you can use this API in a Python script:

python
import requests

def get_sec_filings(company_name=None, form_type='10-K'):
    url = 'https://api.verilexdata.com/api/v1/sec/sample'

    params = {
        'company': company_name,
        'formType': form_type
    }

    response = requests.get(url, params=params)
    if response.status_code != 200:
        raise Exception(f"Request failed with status {response.status_code}")

    return response.json()

# Example usage to get filings for a specific