CRSP US Stock Databases

The database that started it all, the CRSP US Stock Database is a unique research source characterized by unmatched breadth and depth.

  • Daily and monthly market and corporate action data for over 32,000 active and inactive securities​
  • PERMNO® - CRSP’s proprietary and permanent identifier for all US-listed equities​
  • Data for Individual NYSE, NYSE American, NYSE Arca, NASDAQ and Cboe BZX Securities​

Important Notice: CRSP US Stock & Indexes Databases Flat File Format 2.0 (CIZ)

As communicated previously, CRSP is migrating to a new back office. This requires that subscribers migrate to the Stock & Indexes Flat File Format 2.0 (CIZ), which was made available in summer 2022.  The December 2024 data which will be released in January 2025, will be the last release of datasets produced in the Legacy (FIZ) and Flat File Format 1.0 (SIZ) formats.
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Key Features

Documents & Resources

Flat File Format 2.0 User Guide

A table by table listing of data items with short definitions

CRSP Calculations & Index Methodologies Guide

A detailed guide of calculations and methodologies for File Format 2.0 (CIZ)

Flat File Format 2.0 Metadata Guide

Streamlines ingestion into proprietary systems and online tools

Data Descriptions Guide

Definitions, calculations, methodologies, coding schemes, and database structures for Legacy (FIZ) Stock & Indexes

SIZ to CIZ Executive Summary

An overview of known differences between file formats and new features

Flat File Format 1.0 User Guide

A detailed user guide for Flat File Format 1.0

Cross Reference Guide

A guide for transitioning from Flat File Format 1.0 (SIZ) to Flat File Format 2.0 (CIZ)

Knowledge Base

Additional notes and FAQ about this product

Data Access Tools

Access information for this product

Release Notes

Monthly, quarterly, & annual release notes

CRSP databases are characterized by their comprehensive corporate action information and highly accurate total return calculations.

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