Compustat

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klick Start-> and put in the white box (search programs and files) \\131.130.97.117
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# klick Start-> and put in the white box (search programs and files) \\131.130.97.117 to display a window with the shares.
a window with the share is displayed.
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# copy the database folder compustat_data_yyyy-mm-dd from the share onto your PC (drag 'n drop)
copy the database folder compustat_data_yyyy-mm-dd from the share onto your PC (drag 'n drop)
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# open the zip file in the installation folder to start the installation process. (read the howto, its a *.pdf file)
copy the installation_folder to your PC as well.
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open the zip file in the installation folder to start the installation process.
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===Database Manager===
 
===Database Manager===
 
select your local folder where you have put your databases in the previous step, for "Global Research".
 
select your local folder where you have put your databases in the previous step, for "Global Research".
 
=== Settings Manager===
 
=== Settings Manager===
Startup Database "Global Vantage"
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Start-up Database "Global Vantage"

Revision as of 17:30, 27 March 2017

S&P's Compustat Global is also called Research Insight Academic Quarterly.

1 Installation

please refer to the installation material, especially the requirements (win7, Excel 2003|2010), 2GB of RAM and 5 GB of free Hard-disk. There are two ways to install it. If the described method fails, come to my office to borrow a DVD.


  1. klick Start-> and put in the white box (search programs and files) \\131.130.97.117 to display a window with the shares.
  2. copy the database folder compustat_data_yyyy-mm-dd from the share onto your PC (drag 'n drop)
  3. open the zip file in the installation folder to start the installation process. (read the howto, its a *.pdf file)

1.1 Database Manager

select your local folder where you have put your databases in the previous step, for "Global Research".

1.2 Settings Manager

Start-up Database "Global Vantage"

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