Databases and Software

The SSB LCFT has many of the latest financial technology databases and software. The major ones are described below. Click here for a general overview of programs .

1) Research Insight - Both Compustat North American and Compustat Global. This database contains company financial data and other company and market data. It provides established reports and charts and allows for custom-made reports. Compustat North America is for companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Compustat Global is for foreign companies. We have up to 20 years of annual data in both categories, and we have an unlimited install site license. Click here for brief instructions on how to use Research Insight.

2) CRSP Stock and Mutual Funds Data - Contains stock prices, volumes, and other data for U.S. exchange-listed companies. It covers the period from 1926 to present. We have a site license. Click here for instructions. CRSP web page has documentation about the databases and sample programs about how to download data. Click on Documentation at the top once you enter the web page and read the different manuals.

3) I-Metrix (Edgar Pro) - Contains stocks and mutual funds data, based on company filings with the SEC. I-Metrix extracts the data. The filings can also be downloaded in their entirety as PDF or Word files. Click here for brief instructions on how to use Edgar-Pro online.

4) Value Line Investment Survey Online - Contains Value Line reports, ratings, and data on stocks and mutual funds. It is web based. Click here for more information.

5) Morningstar Direct - Morningstar data on stocks, mutual funds, currencies, hedge funds, etc. It has a complete record of mutual funds.

6) EnCorr Analyzer -Morningstar stock, bond, interest rate, and inflation indices for U.S. and other countries. Encorr Analyzer has portfolio optimization and asset allocation analysis capabilities.

7) King of Pension Funds - Database of pension funds provided by Judy Diamond Associates.

8) SBRnet - Marketing data on sporting goods and sports-related businesses. We have a site license.

9) Reuters 3000 Xtra - Financial data feed and analysis tool, including up-to-date pricing, news and other information in all markets. Click here for brief guides. For online training and to watch pre-recorded training videos provided by Reuters, click here .

10) Thomson One Analytics - Equity and fixed income data feed and analysis tool. Click here for further information.

Analysis Software

1) SAS - Statistical software to perform descriptive statistics, regression analysis, time series analysis, and so on. SAS is primarily command driven. We have a site license.

2) SPSS - Statistical software to perform descriptive statistics, regression analysis, time series analysis, and so on. SPSS is both menu and command driven. We have a site license.

3) EViews - Statistical software to perform descriptive statistics, regression analysis, time series analysis, and so on. Combinations of menu and command operations are used to run analyses.

4) Crystal Ball - Excel add-on simulation software to perform Monte Carlo simulation and optimization analysis. 

5) Great Plains - Microsoft Business Solutions.

6) Peachtree Accounting - Software for complete accounting processes and reporting from transaction entry to preparation of financial statements.

7) Quickbooks - Accounting software.

8) BARRA - Data feed with analysis capabilities such as optimization and portfolio risk analysis.