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Octagon SEC Agent

Model Name: octagon-sec-agent

A specialized agent for SEC filings analysis and financial data extraction.

Capabilities

  • Over 8,000 public companies from SEC EDGAR
  • Comprehensive coverage of financial statements from annual and quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q, 20-F), offering filings (S-1), amendments, and event filings (8-K)
  • Continuous daily updates for real-time insights
  • Historical data dating back to 2018 enables robust time-series analysis

Use Cases

The SEC Agent is best for extracting:

  • Financial and segment metrics
  • Management discussion and analysis
  • Footnotes and disclosures
  • Risk factors
  • Quantitative data from SEC filings

Example Queries

  • "What was Apple's R&D expense as a percentage of revenue in their latest fiscal year?"
  • "Find the risk factors related to supply chain in Tesla's latest 10-K"
  • "Extract quarterly revenue growth rates for Microsoft over the past 2 years"

Code Examples

Python
response = client.responses.create(
    model="octagon-sec-agent",
    input="What was Apple's R&D expense as a percentage of revenue in their latest fiscal year?",
    stream=True
)
JavaScript
const response = await client.responses.create({
  model: "octagon-sec-agent",
  input: "What was Apple'\''s R&D expense as a percentage of revenue in their latest fiscal year?",
  stream: true
});
cURL
curl -X POST https://api.octagonagents.com/v1/responses \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your-octagon-api-key" \
  -d '{
    "model": "octagon-sec-agent",
    "input": "What was Apple'\''s R&D expense as a percentage of revenue in their latest fiscal year?",
    "stream": true
  }' \
  --no-buffer

How to Create Effiective Prompts

When working with AI tools to extract information from SEC filings, you can use these fields as a guide to create effective prompts. Here are some strategies:

  1. Be specific about the filing type: Specify which filing (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.) you want to analyze.

    • Example: "Extract the revenue and net income figures from Apple's latest 10-K filing."
  2. Request multiple related fields: Group related fields to get comprehensive insights.

    • Example: "Analyze Microsoft's business segments, providing segment revenue, operating income, and year-over-year growth rates."
  3. Compare across time periods: Ask for trend analysis using the same fields across multiple filings.

    • Example: "Compare Tesla's gross margin, operating margin, and net margin for the past 4 quarters."
  4. Contextualize with ratios: Request calculated metrics based on raw financial data.

    • Example: "Calculate Amazon's debt-to-equity ratio, current ratio, and return on equity from its most recent 10-K."
  5. Focus on narrative sections: Extract insights from textual discussions.

    • Example: "Summarize the key risk factors related to supply chain issues mentioned in Nvidia's latest annual report."
  6. Cross-company comparisons: Request the same fields across competitors.

    • Example: "Compare the R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue for Google, Meta, and Amazon from their latest annual filings."
  7. Layer quantitative and qualitative data: Combine financial metrics with management commentary.

    • Example: "Extract Intel's capital expenditure figures for the last fiscal year, and summarize management's discussion about their future investment plans."
  8. Identify changes: Look for significant changes in reporting or circumstances.

    • Example: "Identify any changes in accounting policies or estimates in Disney's latest 10-K compared to the previous year."

SEC Filing Data Fields

Company Information

FieldDescription
Company NameLegal or common name of the company
CIKCentral Index Key - unique identifier assigned by SEC
SIC CodeStandard Industrial Classification code indicating industry category
ExchangeStock exchange where shares are traded (e.g., NYSE, NASDAQ)
Ticker SymbolStock trading symbol
State of IncorporationState or country where company is legally incorporated
Fiscal Year EndDate marking the end of company's fiscal year
Company WebsiteOfficial company website URL
Company AddressHeadquarters or principal office location
Incorporation DateDate when the company was legally formed
Reporting StatusCurrent filing status (e.g., Large Accelerated Filer, Non-Accelerated Filer)

Financial Statements

FieldDescription
RevenueTotal income from company's primary business activities
Net IncomeProfit after all expenses, taxes, and costs
EBITDAEarnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Gross ProfitRevenue minus cost of goods sold
Operating IncomeProfit from core business operations
Total AssetsSum of all assets owned by the company
Total LiabilitiesSum of all debts and obligations
Shareholders' EquityCompany's net value to shareholders
Cash & EquivalentsLiquid assets readily convertible to cash
Accounts ReceivableMoney owed to company by customers
InventoryGoods available for sale or materials for production
Total DebtSum of short-term and long-term debt obligations
Long-term DebtDebt obligations due in more than one year
R&D ExpensesMoney spent on research and development activities
Capital ExpendituresFunds used to acquire or upgrade physical assets
Operating Cash FlowCash generated from normal business operations
Free Cash FlowOperating cash flow minus capital expenditures

Segment Information

FieldDescription
Business Segment RevenueRevenue breakdown by business division or product line
Geographic Segment RevenueRevenue breakdown by geographic region
Segment Operating IncomeProfit by business segment
Segment AssetsAssets allocated to specific business segments
Segment LiabilitiesLiabilities associated with specific segments
Customer ConcentrationPercentage of revenue from top customers
Product Revenue BreakdownRevenue by product or service category

Management & Governance

FieldDescription
CEO NameChief Executive Officer's full name
CEO CompensationTotal compensation package for CEO
Executive OfficersList of key executive management personnel
Board MembersList of directors serving on the board
Director IndependencePercentage of independent directors on board
Insider OwnershipPercentage of shares owned by insiders
Institutional OwnershipPercentage of shares owned by institutions
AuditorExternal accounting firm performing audit

Risk Factors

FieldDescription
Key Risk FactorsMaterial risks facing the business
Risk CategoriesClassification of risks (e.g., operational, financial, regulatory)
Cybersecurity RisksSpecific risks related to data security and breaches
Legal ProceedingsMaterial legal cases and litigation risks
Regulatory RisksRisks related to government regulations and compliance
Competitor RisksRisks posed by market competition
Supply Chain RisksRisks related to suppliers and production
Environmental RisksClimate and environmental impact risks

Performance Metrics

FieldDescription
Earnings Per Share (EPS)Net income divided by outstanding shares
Price-to-Earnings RatioStock price divided by earnings per share
Return on Assets (ROA)Net income divided by total assets
Return on Equity (ROE)Net income divided by shareholders' equity
Profit MarginNet income as percentage of revenue
Current RatioCurrent assets divided by current liabilities
Debt-to-Equity RatioTotal debt divided by shareholders' equity
Dividend YieldAnnual dividends per share divided by share price
Revenue Growth RateYear-over-year percentage change in revenue

Forward-Looking Information

FieldDescription
Revenue GuidanceManagement's revenue projections for future periods
Earnings GuidanceManagement's earnings projections for future periods
Strategic InitiativesPlanned business strategies and initiatives
Expansion PlansPlans for geographic or product expansion
R&D PipelineProducts or services under development
Market OpportunityAddressable market size and growth potential
Competitive PositioningCompany's position relative to competitors

Corporate Actions

FieldDescription
Share RepurchasesStock buyback programs and activities
Dividend PaymentsHistorical and planned dividend distributions
Mergers & AcquisitionsCompleted and pending M&A transactions
DivestituresSales of business units or significant assets
Restructuring PlansOrganizational changes and cost-cutting initiatives
Capital RaisingEquity or debt issuance activities

ESG Information

FieldDescription
Environmental MetricsCarbon emissions and environmental impact data
Social ResponsibilityDiversity statistics and social impact initiatives
Governance PracticesBoard structure and corporate governance policies
Sustainability GoalsTarget metrics for environmental sustainability
ESG RisksSpecific risks related to environmental, social, and governance factors
Supply Chain EthicsLabor practices and ethical standards in supply chain

Footnotes & Disclosures

FieldDescription
Accounting PoliciesSummary of significant accounting methods used
Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsObligations not reflected on the balance sheet
Related Party TransactionsBusiness dealings with affiliated entities
Subsequent EventsSignificant events occurring after the reporting period
Non-GAAP ReconciliationsReconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP metrics
Tax DisclosuresDetails on income tax positions and rates
Pension & Benefit PlansInformation on employee retirement and benefit plans