WRDS: web access
WRDS provides access interface only. Data availability is limited to our current database subscription with the individual provider.
An account with username and password authorization is required before you can access WRDS services. Please follow the link below to submit your account creation request:
WRDS may be accessed either through a web interface or a UNIX login session. Please note that a secure shell “SSH” program is required for accessing the UNIX system.
Web Interface:
To access WRDS via the Web, begin by pointing your browser http://wrds.wharton.upenn.edu. The WRDS web site serves our users in three ways.
First, it offers the documentation and description of databases available. Each database is accompanied by a general description, various components of the database, descriptions of variables, and documentation.
Second, users may access the database using the query forms. Users can search and download information using these pages by entering their own search criteria.
Finally, users can submit an account request, a restore request, or technical questions with this access method.
SSH:
You may also make an SSH connection to wrds.wharton.upenn.edu with a your username and password. Once logged in, you will begin at your home directory.
The directory structure for the data is as follows:
/wrds/crsp/
/wrds/compustat/
/wrds/fdic/ etc.
Each database directory contains subdirectories for the data files and sample programs.
/wrds/crsp/sasdata
/wrds/crsp/samples
Each database directory contains subdirectories. We have several documents that provide step-by-step instructions on how to SSH to WRDS and how to retrieve data with FORTRAN and SAS programs. They are in MS Word format and can be easily accessed.
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