Radar DaaS
SEC Form 4 insider trading data-as-a-service. Clean, structured data for quantitative analysis.
Overview
Matchstick Radar provides:
- Form 4 Data: Parsed SEC insider trading disclosures
- Parquet Files: Columnar format optimized for analytics
- REST API: Programmatic access to historical data
- Email Alerts: Notifications when filings match your conditions
Data Coverage
We track all SEC Form 4 filings, which disclose:
- Insider purchases and sales
- Option exercises
- Grants and awards
- Gifts and dispositions
Quick Start
Option 1: Dashboard Download
- Visit radar.matchstick.trading
- Sign in or create an account
- Go to the Events page and scroll to Raw Data Access
- Download parquet files
Option 2: REST API
python
import requests
response = requests.get(
'https://radar.matchstick.trading/api/events',
headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'},
params={'start': '2025-01-01', 'end': '2025-01-31'}
)
events = response.json()Available Files
| File | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
events.parquet | Full event data | Parquet |
events_index.parquet | Lightweight index | Parquet |
events_sample.csv | Free sample | CSV |
Use Cases
- Quantitative Research: Backtest strategies against insider activity
- Compliance Monitoring: Track insider transactions for your holdings
- Signal Generation: Build signals from Form 4 patterns
Next Steps
- Quickstart Guide - Get data flowing
- Data Schema - Understand the data model
- Form 4 Alerts - Set up email notifications