The third pilot phase for N-PORT filers began on October 1, 2018. From October 1 through March 31, 2019, filers will be able to submit test filings of the N-PORT forms to EDGAR. Live filings will not be permitted and will be rejected until April 1, 2019.
Information for Submitting Test Filings For N-PORT
The following information has been posted by the SEC in regards to constructing and filing test filings for N-PORT:
- Test filings will not be evaluated for legal compliance with the form requirements.
- Test filings will not be available for public viewing.
- Filers should not submit test filings between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time each day.
- EDGAR will not accept Form N-PORT filings with greater than 500,000 holdings during the current testing period.
- Filers should not submit any personally identifiable information or information that filers wish to keep confidential.
- The SEC strongly encourages any filers performing test filings to create and submit fictional data.
The SEC welcomes feedback from testers on the Form N-PORT filing process. Any feedback or questions
The Form N-PORT editor has been available within GoFiler since April 2018 (added in version 4.22b). If you plan to perform test filing using GoFiler and have questions about the software or process, please contact our support team. Additionally, if you encounter issues or would like to provide feedback about the N-PORT filing process within GoFiler, e-mail support@novaworkssoftware.com.
Sources:
Notice to Form N-PORT Filers: Pilot Phase 3 Commencement (www.sec.gov)