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# 10-K and 10-Q
URL: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/10-k-and-10-q
Last modified: 2026-10-17

A 10-K is the audited annual report a US listed company files with the SEC; a 10-Q is the unaudited quarterly version. Both are [on EDGAR the second they are accepted](https://mochatrade.com/learn/start-here/how-to-read-us-market-news), the SEC exists because of [the law that requires them](https://mochatrade.com/learn/us-market-structure/us-stock-market-explained), and [results day starts from them](https://mochatrade.com/learn/us-market-structure/us-earnings-explained).

## Related terms

- SEC: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/sec
- Form 4: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/form-4
- EPS: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/eps
- SEC filings: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/sec-filings
- 8-K: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/8-k
- Market correction: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/market-correction