XBRL

XBRL, or eXtensible Business Reporting Language, is a machine-readable format that tags financial and business data so computers can identify and compare reported facts.

A simple example

An Inline XBRL annual report can tag revenue, earnings per share, dates, units, and reporting periods within the filing.

Why this matters to income investors

XBRL makes filing data easier to search and analyze, but tagging choices and errors still require review against the human-readable filing.

How to use xbrl in your research

Use tagged data to speed analysis, then verify important figures, definitions, units, periods, and footnotes in the filed document.

This material is general education and information, not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice.