WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services)

WRDS is an integrated data platform developed by Wharton Business School where you can access CompuStat, Corporate Library, CRSP, CUSIP Master File, Eventus, I/B/E/S, Ivy DB OptionMetrics, KLD Social Ratings Database, Mergent FISD (Fixed Income Securities Database), PACAP, Riskmetrics, and WRDS SEC Analytics Suite, etc. PHBS has access to CompuStat、EVENTUS、Ivy DB US by OptionMetrics、ExecuComp、BvD Orbis Very Large and Large Companies、BvD Orbis Medium Companies、BvD Orbis Small Companies & BvD Orbis Bank Focus.


Usage:

You must apply for an account before using WRDS:

1) Visit http://wrds-web.wharton.upenn.edu

2) Click on the "Register" button or register for a WRDS Account

3) Finish the application form

4) After approval of your application, you will get an email with specific guidance on how to set your WRDS account

5) Log in to WRDS

6) Read WRDS Terms of Use

7) Use WRDS