Bloomberg

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Introduction to Bloomberg

Getting Started with Bloomberg

Bloomberg is a platform designed for financial professionals that provides real-time and historical market data, news, and analysis.

Mann Library’s Bloomberg Station consists of two terminals that are dedicated solely to using Bloomberg. Due to the high demand for access to Bloomberg, there are sign-up sheets available at the station to determine user priority. When class is not in session, the terminals are first-come first-serve.

Other Bloomberg terminals can be found in the Management Library in Sage Hall, and in the Nestle library in Statler Hall

The KeyboardBloomberg has somewhat unique functionality that relies on shortcuts & mnemonics typically entered on a specialized Bloomberg keyboard. It is largely a standard keyboard with specific commands marked by the colored buttons on the keyboard. The Green, Yellow, and Red keys will all be used frequently.

RED KEYS

< CONN DEFAULT> Hit this key to be prompted for login information, or to quickly logout.

<CANCEL> This typically takes you to the Bloomberg support numbers.

GREEN KEYS

Green keys are action keys. They tell Bloomberg that a request has been made.

<GO> works like the 'enter key' ‐ Hit it to activate any function.

<NEWS> brings up the headlines that are archived indefinitely.

<MENU> takes you to the MAIN menu or returns to previous menus that you were viewing. It works like a “back” button.

YELLOW KEYS

Yellow Keys define the markets. Every financial instrument or index in Bloomberg is accessed by using a ticker symbol and followed by a yellow market sector key (e.g., MSFT <EQUITY>)

Creating an account

1. Start by hitting <GO> to get to the login screen

2. Click on Create a New Login

3. Fill out the form to create your own account, including a username and password

4. Keep your cell phone handy....