What is "factset"

FactSet Research Systems Inc., trading as FactSet, is a multinational financial data and software company headquartered in Norwalk, CT, United States. The company provides financial information and analytic software for investment professionals. For fiscal year 2015, FactSet's annual sales were $1.006 billion.

FactSet offers access to data and analytics to analysts, portfolio managers, and investment bankers at global financial institutions. The company does not offer products for individual investors. FactSet's business focuses on technology and client service. In addition to combining disparate databases, the company also develops its software. FactSet provides clients with consultants, telephone support, and training.

FactSet has been listed as one of Forbes’ "200 Best Small Companies"

. Its competitors include Bloomberg L.P., Thomson Reuters, S&P Capital IQ, and RSRCHX.