Summary
FactSet is a tool which provides investors with the tools needed to convert financial raw data into information that can be used in financial analysis and financial reporting. Common uses of FactSet applications are: debt & equity analysis, real-time market observation & tracking, industry analysis, and portfolio tracking. This is managed by the Library but paid for by SOM
Features
Free for academic use
- Financial data on 70,000+ public and private companies worldwide, with historical coverage for developed markets dating back to the 1980s and for emerging markets starting in the 1990s
- Close to 2,000 historical financial metrics data items for 70+ countries
- Historical financial data on 5,000 global indices, as well as fixed income, commodities, alternative investments markets and more
Who can use it?
Access to FactSet is available for academic, noncommercial use by students & faculty of Yale University, and is made possible by the Yale School of Management.
How much does it cost?
This service is available at no charge to the Yale School of Management community.
How do I get it?
FactSet requires an individual user account. To register for a new account, visit the user guide at http://guides.library.yale.edu/factset.
For registered users, proceed to FactSet Connect at https://launch.factset.com.
You can visit the full description at the University Library page on Factset
Related Policy and Procedures
- FactSet Connect does not work with Chrome. Please use Firefox, Safari, or IE.
- All users of Yale University computing and networking facilities are expected to read and abide by the Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy. For additional information, please familiarize yourself with the Policies and Procedures related to HIPAA Security.