CRSP/Compustat Merged Database

The CRSP/Compustat Merged Database does the heavy lifting for you and saves you time by linking CRSP’s stock and corporate action data with Compustat’s Xpressfeed fundamental data within a single database.

  • Superior level of accuracy over other linking methods​
  • CRSPLink® maps complex relationships over time between CRSP and Compustat identifiers​
  • Available to subscribers of both the CRSP US Stock Database and S&P Global’s Full North American Compustat data package​

Key Features

Documents & Resources

CRSP/Compustat Merged Database Guide- Legacy

User guide for a database which historically matches CRSP Stock data with Compustat fundamental data. The guide covers select data items, CRSP links and database functions

CRSP/Compustat Merged Database Guide- Flat File Formats

User guide for CRSP/Compustat Merged Database flat files showing the different file details and types, available in SAS, ASCII & R files formats

CRSP/Compustat Merged Database Guide (Link-Only)- Flat File Formats

User guide for CRSP/Compustat Merged Database Link-Only flat files that shows the different file details and types, available in SAS, ASCII & R file formats

Data Access Tools

Discover supported platforms for accessing CRSP data, including our Windows interface, flat file formats, command line tools and programming libraries, and several third-party partnerships

Release Notes

Monthly, quarterly & annual release notes

CRSP databases are characterized by their comprehensive corporate action information and highly accurate total return calculations.

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