Learn how to access Datastream’s API using Python. This class will serve as an introduction to accessing historical time-series or static data for securities or economic indicators. LSEG® Datastream® is an industry-leading analytical data source that enables detailed exploration of relationships between data series. Perform correlation and relationship analysis, test investment and trading ideas, and research countries, regions and industries – with time series available from the 1900s onwards.

Agenda

• Setting up your access and learn the benefits of using Datastream Navigators
• Learn how to extract data using Point in Time, Static and Time Series requests.

*For CFA Charterholders that register for this class, the CFA Institute allows its members the ability to self-determine and self-report professional learning credits earned from external sources. CFA Institute members are encouraged to self-document such credits in their online PL tracker. 

*For Clients in Hong Kong: this is an eligible CPD course approved by Treasury Markets Association (TMA). Participants will be granted 1 CPD for 60 mins duration; 0.5 CPD for 30 mins /45 mins duration.