Access the FactSet database

Students and Faculty must first create a personal FactSet account

You should only register once for your entire program or career at Webster University.

1. Click the database link above to access/open FactSet.  
2. You may be prompted to log in/authenticate into Library eResources using your SSO (single sign on) credentials (your Connections username and password).  
3. In the database pop-up box, click the link to Create a FactSet account if you do not already have one.
4. Complete the form   
   1. Faculty and Students: Use your @webster.edu email to verify your eligibility. FactSet will send all communications to this email. 
   2.  Students" FactSet asks for your expected graduation date which will be the expiration date for your account. Enter it as digits for  MM/YYYY, for example, 05/2029
   3. Faculty:  Click here for a way to register your entire class. 
5. Once you submit the form, it may take 1 to 2 business days for FactSet to create your account
   1. FactSet will email you instructions for completing the registration process
   2. If you don't receive an email in a timely manner, check your junk mail and add FactSet as a safe sender.
6. If you have not received your account information in 3 days, for registration help contact techsupport@factset.com or 1-877-FACTSET.  Global phone numbers are listed here: https://www.factset.com/support-numbers  

Here's a video on how to create your account

Notice changes to this process?

Please notify Webster University Library’s Business and Management Subject Librarian whose contact info is on this guide's navigation menu. 

FactSet is a provider of extensive financial data on markets and companies, which allows users to monitor global markets, perform in-depth analysis, and develop investment strategies. FactSet is brought to you by Webster University Library and is available worldwide to all Webster University users.

Coverage includes: 

• Financial data on 85,000+ global public and private companies.  Historical coverage for developed markets dates back to the 1980s.  Emerging markets coverage starts in the 1990s
• 3,000+ financial data items for companies in 120+ countries
• Historical financial data on 5,000 global indices, as well as fixed income, commodities, alternative investments markets and more

FactSet has two interfaces:

• FactSet Web is the version that most students will use.  It provides full functionality and the ability to download to Excel.
• FactSet Workstation is for advanced users and researchers.  It has the same functionality as the Web and, also allows users to code functions and formulas using an Excel plug-in.  For details on the download required for this version, see What is the FactSet Workstation on the "for Faculty and Librarians" tab/page of this guide.   

FactSet is available to students, faculty and staff for educational use only. 

All users must first register for a FactSet account using their Webster email. 

Here's a handout about FactSet.

Access the FactSet database using the link, below

You may be prompted to first log in to library eResources and to register for your account, if you haven't already done so. 

Note: FactSet may require you to use two-factor authentication using a one-time passcode sent to your Webster email. 

FactSet Client Support is available in the U.S.* at 1-877-FACTSET | 1-877-322-8738 or support@factset.com

Students

Contact FactSet directly for help with registering and logging into their accounts. Requests for help with course assignments should be directed to your instructor. 

Faculty

Contact FactSet for help with all questions, including using the data in their teaching, assignments, and research and for training.  See the "for Faculty" page for more information.

See the Help page on this guide for FactSet's online training. 

*International phone numbers are listed here.

Need to search by company for 'simpler', preformatted financial statements including balance sheets and income statements and stock information?  The following database is available online and does not require you to register an account. 

We have more!  Here is a complete list of the library's financial databases