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About: Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)

Consult "My Permissions" to determine the components, within each dataset, that are available to Boston University.

Access: School of Management students may access WRDS for course work on library computers only.

School of Management faculty and doctoral students may request an account from: http://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/wrdsauth/account_req.shtml

Compustat Global
Description:	Compustat Global provides data covering publicly traded companies in more than 80 countries, representing over 90% of the world's market capitalization, including coverage of over 96% of European market capitalization and 88% of Asian market capitalization. Hundreds of data items, ratios and concepts and up to 12 years of annual history is included. Compustat Global consists of four distinct files: Industrial/Commercial; Financial Services; Issue; and Currency. BU subscription does not include the Emerging Markets Database (from S&P)
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.

Compustat North America
Description:	Compustat North America (from Standard & Poor's) is a database of U.S. and Canadian fundamental and market information on more than 24,000 active and inactive publicly held companies. It provides more than 300 annual and 100 quarterly Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and supplemental data items. Subscribed sections include Company Financials Backdata, Segments Backdata for active and inactive companies, Executive Compensation, and Bank.
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.

CRSP - Center for Research in Security Prices
Description:	Data provided by The Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) at the University of Chicago. Data available includes security price, return, and volume data for the NYSE, AMEX and Nasdaq stock markets. Subscription includes access to Daily Stocks and NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ & S&P Indices.
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.

First Call Historical Database
Description:	The First Call Historical Database, or FCHD, is a history of First Call's Real Time Earnings Estimates - historic earnings forecast data. Subscription does not include Global Insight.
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.

I/B/E/S Institutional Brokers Estimate System
Description:	International Brokers Estimates System provides consensus and detail forecasts from security analysts, including earnings per share, revenue, cash flow, long term growth, projections and stock recommendations. Subscription includes IBES forecasts, Recommendations & Actuals - Individual and Summary.
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.

KLD STATS
Description:	KLD STATS is a statistical summary of KLD’s in-depth research available in SOCRATES and KLD PASS. It has been published once per year since 1991 to give users the ability to analyze trends in the social and environmental performance of corporations over time. KLD PASS (the Portfolio Advisor’s Screening Service) allows users to quickly evaluate and screen portfolios for social and environmental issues. KLD STATS includes over 90 positive and negative indicators in seven stakeholder or social issue areas including: Community, Corporate Governance, Diversity, Employee Relations, Environment, Human Rights, and Product. The data set also includes over 20 indicators in the following controversial business issues: Alcohol, Firearms, Gambling, Military, Nuclear Power, and Tobacco.
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.

Risk Metrics (formerly IRRC)
Description:	RiskMetrics (through ISS Governance Services) provides to WRDS two datasets: RiskMetrics Group Historical Governance and Historical Directors data. The Governance set was formerly formerly known as the IRRC Takeover Defense database. For further information, see the RiskMetrics web site.
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, in each section, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.

Thomson Financial (TFN) Ownership Data
Description:	BU subscription only includes Insider Filing Data - transactions and holdings information filed with the SEC. Along the left side of the screen, under Thomson Financial Ownership Data, click on "Insiders."
Notes:	Access is through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS); for assistance, see the Support tab at the top of the screen and a demonstration of WRDS datasets: https://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu/demo/trydemo.shtml
Access:	In Pardee Library Only; see Reference Staff for weblink.