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Filing proof explained

In simple wordsA link to the announcement PDF we used as evidence for a books line.

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Definition

A filing proof is a link from a stored books period to an announcement PDF (and page when known) that we used as evidence. Trust the desk first. Exchange links are optional confirmation.

Purpose & when you need it

Purpose

Proofs let you verify where a figure came from without leaving the study flow for a tip screenshot.

When you need it

Use proofs whenever a period shows “Used as proof for FYxx.” Missing proof → still study stored lines carefully. Do not invent PDFs.

Where it appears & why people look

Where

Books proof strip, period rows, and Filings “used as proof” labels.

Why people look

People want to know “where did this number come from?” Proofs answer with the filing on this desk.

Formula (simple)

No ratio. Proof = announcement id + optional page window tied to a fiscal period on Books.

Traps (tip culture)

A proof PDF is evidence of a filing, not a buy tip. Seed/illustrative rows may lack the same proof depth - read the badge.

On our desk

Books → proof strip / period PDF links. Filings tab for the same announcements.

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FAQ

Must I open the exchange site?

No. Stay on this desk first. Optional exchange confirm is only if you want the original outside our copy.

What if proof is missing?

We may still have stored lines without a linked PDF yet - honest gap, not invented evidence.

Is a proof a recommendation?

Never. It is a document trail for homework.

Continue on high-volume hubs

Stay on the high-volume path: market today → stock list → company share price → beginners / metrics - tip check when a forward arrives.