Key Features
A Foundation for Academic Research
The CRSP Historical Indexes are a comprehensive collection of research-grade theoretical indexes that benchmark US equity and US Treasury performance, including nominal and inflation-adjusted returns. CRSP’s unique historical indexes serve as benchmarks for the investment community and as a foundation for academic research. Created according to clear and unbiased methodologies, these indexes undergo rigorous review to ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
Key Data Items
Indexes Provided
Stock File Indexes
Cap-Based Portfolios
S&P 500 and NASDAQ Indexes
US Treasury and Inflation Series
Select Index Series
Delivery & Format
Permanent Identifiers. Proven Precision.
PERMNO® is a proprietary, permanent identifier used to track US-listed equities over time. Fixed for the life of a security, it allows researchers and analysts to follow securities with historical continuity and accuracy.
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