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Getting Started with LSEG Workspace: Datastream

Learn how to access LSEG Workspace and the add-on modules Datastream, SDC Platinum, and Aftermarket Reports.

What is Datastream?

Datastream is a global financial dataset that contains current and historical time series data on stocks, indices, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, commodities, currencies, and economic indicators. It is accessible via LSEG Workspace.

How to Access Datastream

Note: You must have an active Workspace account. Follow these instructions to self-register.

Request access to Datastream using this form. Please allow up to 2 business days for your request to be processed.
Contains all Datastream modules that are part of UNC's academic subscription, including Worldscope.
UNC has a limited number of licenses for faculty and students. Licenses are assigned on a rolling basis.
- Faculty licenses will be removed after 30 days.
- Student licenses will be removed after 1 semester (in December and May).

Please note that the number of Datastream licenses is limited. Because this access method is new, length of access is subject to change. Licenses may be removed at any time due to inactivity.

Datastream

Provides daily pricing, volume, and performance information on equities, market stock and bond indices, macroeconomic data series, foreign exchange rates, daily and weekly interest rates, fixed income instruments, financial and commodity futures and options contracts. Time coverage varies, but many series are available in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual intervals for up to 10 years or longer.

Note: Datastream is now a module that can be added to an LSEG Workspace account. Complete this form to request this module be added to your account: https://unc.libwizard.com/f/datastream-access. Please allow 2 business days for a response to your request. If you do not have an LSEG Workspace account, self-register for an account following the instructions here: https://guides.lib.unc.edu/go65062420. For help, contact: Researchassistance@unc.edu.

Access: Student, Faculty and Staff with current UNC status, and an email ending with one of the following email domains: @unc.edu, @kenan-flagler.unc.edu, or @email.unc.edu, may set up an LSEG Workspace user account and access from on- or off-campus, but must ALWAYS authenticate, EVEN when on-campus.

Datastream Access Policy:
Datastream for Faculty: Access is limited to 60 days, renewable upon request. No download limits.
Datastream for Students: Access is limited to 1 semester and resets in December and May each year. Renewable upon request.

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