Financial data - university library

The library provides access to over 40 financial databases including those of Thomson Reuters (Datastream, SDC, ThomsonOne), Standard & Poors (SDC, Compustat), Bureau van Dijk (Orbis) and IMF. Please use the overview of the financial databases to decide which database to use, and how access is regulated.

WRDS

Bachelor Students and WRDS

All bachelor students who apply for a WRDS account, please choose a Masters Students account when asked to select an account type.

Account needed for access to WRDS

WRDS requires each user to register for an individual WRDS account. Every Tilburg University student or staff member can apply for an individual WRDS account by filling out the form at WRDS. When the account is granted you can access WRDS from anywhere with your username and password.

User guides

Datastream

Datastream using Excel 2007
Datastream Advance User Guide (SP5)
Overview of all Datastream Datatypes
(please note that the links in this Excel file do not function properly)
Worldscope Datatype Definitions Guide

Please note:

The DataStream application has been replaced by EIKON. Although the data available in EIKON is nearly identical to the data in DataStream, the interface and usage is different. Access to DataStream via the DataStream Excel plugin is still available though.

As the Datalab in the library is closed at the moment due to Corona, the DataStream PC’s there are not accessible. For accessing Datastream from home, please email lis-financialdatasupport@tilburguniversity.edu to schedule an appointment.

SDC

SDC User Guide (V. 2012)

As the Datalab in the library is closed at the moment due to Corona, the DataStream PC’s there are not accessible. For accessing SDC from home, please email lis-financialdatasupport@tilburguniversity.edu to schedule an appointment.

WRDS

Overview of IBES on WRDS
WRDS Learning Pathways - Instructional videos with guided tours, instructions, advanced information and tips on several WRDS data bases some of which are available for Tilburg University: CRSP, I/B/E/S, Compustat Global, Ownership Data, WRDS-SEC, and using Python and SASPy.

Macro Economic Data Sources

IMF e-Library Data

Financial Database support

Are you a student and do you use Datastream, SDC, WRDS COMPUSTAT, AMADEUS or one of the other financial databases for your research? Having problems accessing or using the Financial databases?

Please send an email to lis-financialdatasupport@lists.uvt.nl. Explain clearly in your email what your problem is, which information you are trying to find and what you have done so far to find this information. You will receive a reply within five working days.

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Financial data - university library

Bachelor Students and WRDS

Account needed for access to WRDS

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SDC

WRDS

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