SEC and Regulatory Filings
13G Filing
A shorter ownership filing used by certain large investors who are considered passive.
Also called: Schedule 13G, 13G
What it means
Schedule 13G is an SEC filing used by certain investors who own more than 5 percent of a public company but qualify for a shorter filing because they are considered passive or fall into certain categories. It still reports significant ownership.
Why it matters
It helps users understand who owns large positions in a company, even when the investor is not trying to actively influence management.