Research Guides: Bite-Sized Library Workshop Materials: China financial data through the lens of CSMAR and Capital IQ

Introduction

China financial data through the lens of CSMAR and Capital IQ

Discover and research into China financial data with China Stock Market & Accounting Research Database (CSMAR) and Capital IQ databases.

This workshop was designed by Tee Lip Hwe, Senior Librarian, Research & Data Services. If you have any questions, please contact Lip Hwe at lhtee@smu.edu.sg.

Additionally, refer to our research guide How do I use S&P Capital IQ.

CSMAR This link opens in a new window
The China Stock Market & Accounting Research (CSMAR) Databases offer data on the China stock markets and the financial statements of China's listed companies. CSMAR online provides 26 sub-databases in the China Stock Market Series and China Listed Firms Research Series. CSMAR via WRDS provides data on financial statements, stock market trading, closed-end funds and open-end funds.

Access via CSMAR alternatively via WRDS (you will need a WRDS account).
Capital IQ This link opens in a new window
S&P Capital IQ is a web-based platform that has private and public company information, executive profiles, industry analysis, basic commodities information, economic data, historical and future estimates, and a screening function to create lists of companies/people using various criteria.
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