The SEC’s EDGAR database provides digital access to public filings, but the format is often difficult to navigate. This is especially true for N-PORT filings, which disclose a fund’s quarterly holdings. These filings are long — often over 100 pages — filled with repetitive text that makes them hard to interpret.
Below is a screenshot example. You can see how small the scroll bar is on the right side of the window.
Understanding N-PORT Filings
N-PORT filings are divided into three sections:
- Part A: Information about the filer
- Part B: Information about the fund
- Part C: Detailed descriptions of each holding (repeated for every asset)
Below is a screenshot of Part C.
The way data is presented in EDGAR makes it difficult to view and analyze effectively. However, because the data is structured and consistent, a spreadsheet provides an accessible and efficient way to organize, visualize, and analyze the information.
Our Solution: Excel & Google Sheets Add-ons
To make N-PORT data more accessible, we developed add-ons for Excel and Google Sheets that allow users to quickly retrieve and organize N-PORT data in a structured, column-based format. These add-ons, powered by SECeek.com, pull data directly from EDGAR and present it in a spreadsheet for easy analysis. SECeek.com is our platform for viewing and researching financial data about public companies.
How It Works
- The user selects the N-PORT document using its accession number (a unique SEC identifier).
- The add-on downloads and formats the relevant data into a spreadsheet.
- Instead of scrolling through pages of redundant text, users can view and analyze key information in a clear, structured layout.
More Tools for SEC Filings
In addition to N-PORT, we have tools that convert other SEC filings, like N-CEN and ADV, into easy-to-use spreadsheets.Want to learn more or discuss a custom solution? Contact us using the button below.