This page lists databases and reputable news sources for finding financial information. The Databases and Sources of Financial Information section lists databases, online resources, and news sources where you can locate
Identify and define the purpose of your search. Every database and information source is different - some provide financial records, some provide current, in-the-moment data and statistics, and some include historic data, trend analysis, and reports. Defining the type of information you need can help you select the right source.
Find ticker symbols. Ticker symbols are letter codes that stand for specific publicly traded companies on stock exchanges and indices. You can often use a company's ticker symbol to search databases. Find ticker symbols:
Companies produce reports, statements, and filings that provide financial information. Public companies typically provide these documents on their websites, however, public and private company financial information can also be found, compared, and analyzed in subscription databases available to UD students, faculty, and staff.
Industry reports are also available in several subscription databases, providing financial data and insights for academic and professional use.
While there are many places online to find basic investment data for free, it can be more difficult to find historical prices or data for companies that are no longer in operation. The resources below are recommended for investment-related research, including UD's subscription tools for locating information about bonds, mutual funds, commodities and futures, and current and historical stock and bond data and open web resources for locating bond & mutual funds data.
While there are many places online to find basic investment data for free, it can be more difficult to find historical prices or data for companies that are no longer in operation. The resources below are recommended for investment-related research, including UD's subscription tools for locating information about bonds, mutual funds, commodities and futures, and current and historical stock and bond data and open web resources for locating stock data.
The resources below are recommended for locating information and data about commodities and futures. All of the suggested sources are available on the open web.
News and scholarly articles can provide additional details on current and historic financial information and situations that you discover elsewhere. Set up news alerts for the companies and ticker symbols you are researching to stay aware of new developments that might impact your research.