What is WRDS?

WRDS democratizes data access so all disciplines can easily search for concepts across the data repository. Advancing comprehensive thought leadership for 500+ institutions across 38+ countries, WRDS gives users the power to analyze complex information

Partnering with global vendors, WRDS hosts the broadest collection of data using the most robust computing infrastructure to give users the power to analyze complex information.

WRDS's unique array of services offers access to a suite of Analytics/Linking tools and applications developed by our doctoral-level research team, video guides, Classroom Teaching guides designed to introduce business concepts in the classroom, research support, and curated guides.

WRDS resources align with Accreditation Standards, impacting an institution’s trajectory from learning and discovery to research and publication. WRDS is proud to play a leading role in reshaping how research, data access, and researcher recognition can better reflect and support a truly global and networked community.

Data Access

Partnering with global vendors, WRDS provides seamless access to an extensive collection of databases. Some sources include S&P Global, NYSE, Morningstar/CRSP, and LSEG (formerly Refinitiv/Thomson Reuters).

WRDS hosts 350+ TB of data across all disciplines—Accounting, Banking, Economics, ESG, Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, Marketing, and Statistics. View the list of data available through WRDS.

Flexible Delivery Options

• Web interface. Research one firm or several hundred firms simultaneously. All the databases have a common interface and a consistent data format through online queries.
• Local development. The power of a Unix system in a familiar Windows environment. Use SAS, R, Python, Stata, or Matlab on your PC to submit jobs on the WRDS cloud or download data directly to your PC and analyze using our extensive site, programs, and utilities.
• WRDS Cloud. The WRDS Cloud leverages our unique infrastructure to process submitted information producing results with greater proficiency, resulting in vastly shorter processing periods for our clients. With increased computing power, additional time can be focused on research and analysis. Connect to WRDS for a terminal session, run custom programs in SAS, R, Python, or Stata to retrieve data.
• Analysis on the Web. No software to install, works on PCs, Macs, even tablets. All the power of WRDS Cloud in a web-based development environment. WRDS supports SAS Studio, R Studio, and Jupyter for Python programming.

Services

WRDS provides a common interface to a variety for databases, simplifying extraction and increasing productivity with:

• Support from a team of Ph.D. and IT Specialists. Our specialists are available to you online through WRDS Support.
• E-Learning. A Library of on-demand video sessions covering a host of topics, presented by our research experts.
• Timely Updates. Our experienced IT specialists convert and install database updates for immediate access.
• Learning Environment. WRDS enables faculty to demonstrate real-world applications of principles by using actual company data rather than hypothetical examples.
• Data Validation, Integrity and Consistency. Our rigorous data review gives users the confidence to tailor research and create a wide range of reliable data models.

Please contact wrds@wharton.upenn.edu for pricing information.

WRDS is the global gold standard in data management, innovative tools, analytics, and research services—all backed by the credibility and leadership of the Wharton School.