Wharton Research Data Service (WRDS)
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Wharton Research Data Service (WRDS)
Database info
Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), produced by Pennsylvania University, is a so-called ‘shell interface’ providing access to a diversified set of databases containing financial and company data.
Besides the datasets accessible to all Wharton users, Maastricht University has additional licenses to the following sources: Compustat Capital IQ Transcripts, Compustat Global, Compustat North America, CRSP Mutual Funds, CRSP US Stock & Indices 1925, CRSP/Compustat Merged (CCM) and ExecuComp.
Please keep in mind that not all datafiles in WRDS are accessible for UM students & employees due to license restrictions.
Access information
The WRDS interface is only accessible via an individual WRDS account, which can be requested via the WRDS start page. Only regular Maastricht University email accounts are accepted. WRDS requires staff to have a UM contract. Students are no longer allowed to use the WRDS databases after their graduation. Unfortunately, UM-Alumni-accounts are excluded due to license restrictions.
Accessing the WRDS interface will require a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) by Duo Security. See the WRDS 2FA documentation & FAQ for detailed instructions and answers to common questions.
Guides & training
Video Support by WRD
Getting Started Guide
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