Company Database Linking Matrix

The grid illustrates how to link companies between datasets on the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµplatform. For an alternative format, visit the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµDatabase Linking Tool. To link people between datasets on the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµplatform, use the WRDS People Link.

This linking information represents our general recommendations. Researchers should adjust linking methods to suit their specific research needs. Please reach out to the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµResearch Team at WRDS Support if you have suggestions to improve the linking outcome.

CRSP Compustat Thomson / Refinitiv
CRSP
  • Linking within the CRSP Environment
Compustat
  • Linking within the Compustat Environment using GVKEY
  • Link through CUSIP
Capital IQ
  • CIQ company ID linked to GVKEY and then to CRSP
  • Link through CUSIP, ISIN or Ticker
IBES
  • Link through CRSP
Audit ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ
  • Link through Compustat
  • Link through CIK Link (primary)
  • Link through Ticker (secondary)
  • Link these two products using Compustat.
BoardEx
Bond:TRACE/Mergent FISD
  • Link through CRSP
  • Link through CRSP
Bureau van Dijk
  • Link through ISIN (CUSIP) for US Companies
  • Link through CRSP
  • Link through ISIN or SEDOL
CRSP Index Products
CRSP Stock products
Dunn & Bradstreet via LSEG
Factset
  • Link through CRSP
Factset Revere
ISS: Institutional Shareholder Services
Infraclear
Markit Securities Finance
  • Link REDCODE with CUSIP (CDS)
  • Link DXLID with CUSIP (SecFin: US)
  • Link DXLID with ISIN (SecFin: Global)
  • Link through CRSP (US)
  • Link through ISIN or SEDOL (International)
OptionMetrics
  • Link through CRSP
Ravenpack
RepRisk
SEC
  • Link through CRSP or Compustat
Sustainalytics
TAQ
  • Link through CRSP
Thomson / Refinitiv
Trucost + S&P ESG Products
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This page will be updated as we document new links. If you would like to offer a way to link datasets that we have not yet documented, contact the Research Team using ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµSupport to provide us with this valuable feedback.