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.