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Bloomberg

Large computer screen on top of desk.

WHAT IS BLOOMBERG

Bloomberg is a computer software system that allows users to analyze real time market and economic data. Bloomberg includes features such as news, price quotes, financial analysis, analyst reports, company financial statements, stock market indices, etc.

WHERE TO ACCESS BLOOMBERG

Bloomberg terminals are available in the Gmelich Lab for Financial Markets located in Bartley Hall. All ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ students and faculty can create an individual account.

HOW TO SET UP A BLOOMBERG ACCOUNT

  1. Go to one of the Bloomberg terminals, located in the Gmelich Lab for Financial Markets.
  2. Double click the Bloomberg icon on the desktop of the computer to open Bloomberg.
  3. Select β€œCreate New Login” option located on the bottom left side of the screen.
  4. Follow the prompted steps to set up the account.
  5. You will then be texted an activation code, which you will be prompted to enter to complete your account set up.

SEARCHING ON BLOOMBERG

  • Use the search bar at the top of each page to navigate and use Bloomberg
  • Input function codes (shortcuts) to navigate quickly
  • Search the company name or ticker symbol before performing company-specific queries

COMMONLY USED BLOOMBERG SHORTCUTS

  • N = News On Bloomberg
  • CN = Company specific news
  • ECO = Economic Calendars
  • ECFC = Economic Forecast
  • WEI = World Equity Indices
  • BRC = Company Specific Research
  • EA = Earnings Analysis
  • EEO = Consensus Overview
  • ERN = Earnings History
  • FA = Financial Analysis
  • CF = Company Filings
  • DES = Company overview
  • SPLC = Supply Chain Analysis
  • CAST = Capital Structure
  • GP = Historical Closing Prices
  • HDS = Current & Historical Holders
  • FICM = Fixed Income Credit Monitor

BLOOMBERG MARKETS CONCEPTS (BMC) REGISTRATION

  1. We recommend completing these steps on a personal device rather than on a terminal. If you register on the terminal you can only complete the training units in the lab.
  2. Go to the
  3. Use your ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ email address to register for BMC to avoid being charged for the course

*Note: The BMC Account is not the same as terminal access. To gain access to the Bloomberg Terminal you will have to follow the steps in the How to set up a Bloomberg Account section.

BMC CONTENT

  • Economic Indicators
  • Currencies
  • Fixed Income
  • Equities
  • Terminal Basics
  • Commodities
  • Equity Options
  • Portfolio Management
     
β€œAs two former bond traders, Victoria and I experienced first-hand the importance of technology in capital markets and the growing need for students to be conversant in coding.”
   – Justin Gmelich ’90 VSB

David Ratigan, PhD
Director,
The Victoria and Justin Gmelich Lab for Financial Markets


Lab Availability

Currently, the lab is open to all during the hours below.  

Monday -Thursday
9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday
12 - 9 p.m.

For students interested in R and Python assistance ask about peer tutoring and certificates via email or in person.

Lab Workshops

Current ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯ students are encouraged to attend workshops focusing around data, coding and technology.

Wildcat Fund

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