After logging in, follow this link to see a WRDS Demo.

The WRDS web site 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. Users may also access the database using the query forms. Users can search and download information using these pages by entering their own search criteria.

Additional resources are available from any WRDS web page by clicking on the "support" tab located at the top of your screen. You will find several listings including:

• WRDS FAQ: This resource contains the most detailed information on using WRDS, including a system overview, data content and access, and extensive help on using SAS and FORTAN programs to extract data.
• SAS FAQ: This is an excellent resource for users just getting started with SAS.
• Online Manuals: All electronic manuals published by vendor providers (i.e. CRSP) are available under this link.
• Downloads: TCP script for connecting to WRDS via SAS/CONNECT
• Restore Request: Electronic form to be submitted in the event output is lost.

Harvard Business School.  WRDS Help Sheets.

CRSP Historical Coverage.

Currency Options: Historical Quotes.

Finding a Time Series of Stock Prices in CRSP.

Finding a Time Series of Financial Data in COMPUSTAT.

Finding CUSIPs in CRSP.

Insider Data from Thomson Reuters.

Institutional Holdings Data using Thomson Reuters.

Locating Historical S&P 500 Constituents.

wrds.us.  A WRDS user community, this website contains tutorials, code samples and forums geared towards using WRDS and SAS.