Financial encyclopediaReviewed 2026-10-23

Disclosure

Information about a company’s financial condition and business that it makes public. Investors can use this information to make informed investment decisions about the company’s securities.

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Concept at a glance

Term: Disclosure [1]
Subject area: Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope: US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference: SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

Information about a company’s financial condition and business that it makes public. Investors can use this information to make informed investment decisions about the company’s securities. [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Disclosure mean in the cited reference?

Information about a company’s financial condition and business that it makes public. Investors can use this information to make informed investment decisions about the company’s securities. [1]

Sources and review dates

US SEC · Investor.gov — Disclosure ↗

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