Research Data Overview of WRDS
This quick overview of the research data on ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµbegins by describing usage of the most popular databases.
Databases offered on ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµare introduced, categorized by topic:
- Pricing data, including CRSP, Compustat, TAQ, OptionMetrics, and TRACE
- Fundamental data, including Compustat, FactSet, Capital IQ and WorldScope
- Earnings and estimates data, including I/B/E/S and Zacks
- Institutional ownership data, including Thomson Reuters, CRSP Mutual Funds, WRDS-SEC Data, and Audit²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ
- Other types of data, including ExecuComp, BoardEx, RavenPack and Capital IQ Key Developments
The video concludes by highlighting a suite of tools that can be used to link databases for conducting empirical research.