Services

In addition to databases access, IODS offers its subscribers a large range of services:

• Extract data from diverse sources on a seamless unified database:
  • IODS platform allows online data extraction using queries developed by expects on each data type. Several types of queries are available:  Thematic, manual entry code/label, keywords, users own codes etc.
  • Documents and metadata are available on the same page as the data themselves, which allows to immediately assess the relevance of these data at a finer level of granularity.
  • A user-friendly system thanks to homogeneous tools across the different databases.

• User support (Level 1 & 2)
  • Support at level 1 addresses technical questions. Help is also available via the FAQ, documentation and online manuals.
  • Support at level 2 refers to databases or the web-interface. Our team of specialists has been selected for their expertise to offer the best expertise and dedicated services.

• Additional ratios & indices
  • On request, IODS can deliver additional calculated data via standard calculations: Implicit transaction costs, Beta, Volatility, Fama French factors…
  • Several data are available online: Seasonally adjusted series, Key business ratios…
  • These calculations are time-saving for our users who benefit from IODS experience and expertise.

• Programs available
  • IODS offers access to standard programs to calculate various variables (e.g. standard deviation, beta, Sharpe ratio, Liquidity variables, Fama-French factor, etc.) as well as ad-hoc testing (event studies, CAPM, APT, etc…).
  • These programs have been tested and are reliable so users can focus on their research.

• Documentation
  • A complete documentation relating to each database and series is available. Documentation includes methodology and glossary. Descriptive statistics are joined to the documentation when necessary.
  • Data maintenance and update are supported by its documentation which is modified and forthwith available online as statistics reporting evolves.

• Engineering services and ad-hoc databases
  • IODS offers the building of ad-hoc databases at your request.
  • Bespoke databases can be built compiling data from diverse existing databases, surveys and various other sources.
  • The data have been validated and are consistent; they will be updated if necessary along with the proper annotation.
  • Database Hosting is also available.

• Databases for Back-Testing purposes
  • Comprehensive data for Back Testing purposes, building and assessing models independently (model functions and tests separated).
  • The financial crisis has shed light on the need to test the strength of our models which IODS tries to address at best.
  • IODS will consider partnerships with other companies to offer its expertise in developing complex financial products requiring market data of great breadth and depth.