Datastream: Jump-Start Guide

How to Search

Step 1: Select Data Category

Select a category in the Data Category window.

Step 2: Select Data Series

Click the Search button next to the Enter Series box.

Step 3: Select a Request Type

In Analysis window, select the request type, e.g. report, chart, table etc.

For historical time series, select the following:

  • For single series, e.g. one company or one index etc.
    Single Series – Data > Time Series Data
  • For multiple series, e.g. several companies or several indexes etc.
    Multiple Series/Flexible Chart > Time Series Data
Step 4: Refine Your Selections

Refine your selections by dates, frequency, and currency as applicable.

For Time Series requests, click the Settings to select frequency: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.

Step 5: Run Your Search

Click the Run Now button. Your results will show up in the Output window.

research tips

How to retrieve Datastream data in Excel

Use Request Table in the Excel Add-In to transfer large amounts of data.

How to use Request Table

 Video Tutorial (00:02:48)

Dead companies search
  • In the Data Category window, select Equities > Criteria Search.
  • In the Status category, select Dead; enter all other known criteria as appropriate. 
Sample Searches

 Historical Stock Prices (00:1:20)

 Multiple Series Search (00:1:22)

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