A sample complaint that may be used to commence a securities fraud class action lawsuit in federal district court. This Standard Document focuses on claims brought by private plaintiffs alleging material misstatements or omissions in violation of Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). It contains integrated drafting notes with important explanations and tips for drafting the complaint's caption, preliminary statement, jurisdiction and venue sections, facts section, legal claims, prayer for relief, and signature block. It also contains a sample certification page that complies with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA).