Facilities/Technology > Data Sources
Data Sources
The FTTC Classroom has 39 workstations with access to
financial data from Reuters and StockVal. The classroom also has four
computers with access to the Bloomberg and FactSet financial data networks.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg is a self-contained, stand alone data feed which has an
extremely broad array of services. The Bloomberg range of services is
constantly growing and as such, it is impossible to make an exhaustive
list of services.
FactSet
FactSet is a comprehensive financial data research and analytics tool with
access to a wide array of financial databases.
Reuters
Reuters is a real-time financial data service provider of instant quotes
and statistics on a wide variety of financial instruments in the U.S.
financial markets.
StockVal
StockVal is part of Reuters and presents stock information in a graphical
format through customized graphs, financial statements, and other company
statistics.
FTS Game
Financial Trading Simulation Game enables students to learn trading skills
by buying and selling in a realistic market simulation. This game is used
in many of our introductory finance courses as well as special programs.
Teaching Assistants are always on hand to assist students and professors
with any questions on the use of the data-feeds. Every semester, we holds
training seminars on the data-feeds taught by our TAs. Please
check the
center event page to find out when the next training seminar will be held.