Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) Trial & Kazguu University
Dear Patrons!
Kazguu University is provided with a trial of Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) system. Below are the instructions on how to access to the trial. It will remain active till April 22, 2021.
During this trial you will have access to the following datasets in trial mode: Compustat, CRSP, BoardEx, Factset, GovPX, LSPD, Markit, Mergent Fisd, Option Metrics, TAQ…
Accessing your Trial Account: To use the web interface, begin by pointing your browser to https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/ and use the following login information:
. Username: kazguutrial
. Password: kazguu123456 (password is case-sensitive).
All your data permissions during the trial (sample and free data): https://wrds-web.wharton.upenn.edu/wrds/query_forms/subscriptions.cfm?subscribed=true&_ga=2.29325436.175883355.1595251797-1031320135.1540291527
Within the WRDS system, you will find:
· Powerful, Yet Easy to Learn Data Query Options: WRDS allows users to download data through our web interface -several hundred firms to an entire database.
· Support Manuals and additional Documentation: Support provides access to documentation including manuals, sample programs, research applications and Frequently Asked Questions.
· Professional Research and Technical Support. When the online Support does not meet your needs, you can reach our research and technical specialists at wrds@wharton.upenn.edu. They will assist you with any difficulties including reviewing your programs, locating the right data for a particular research problem, and answering other questions concerning data content, format, or access.
· E-learning helps to instruct users on making the most of the WRDS resources by providing interactive training sessions and On-Demand Videos.
These links will be useful to understand how WRDS works:
Video Tutorials: https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/pages/dart-pathways/
Get Started with WRDS:
Under the ‘Support’ tab you will find guides, manuals, overviews…:
For example:
- How to run a Web Query
- Type of accounts
- As well the Classroom tools (organized by topic) can be useful for users. Materials consist of a teaching notes
- Find variables: you can use this tool to see where a specific item can be found.
