FLC Resources

Software

Access to specialized software is available in-person at the FLC. A valid UTORid is required. See below for a list of all available software options or filter to one of our suggested categories. Some FLC software is available to download for free, search software descriptions for details.
 
When the FLC is closed, you can access FLC workstations and software remotely using Parallels RAS Secure Remote Desktop. All FLC software, with the exception of Bloomberg, can be accessed remotely when the FLC is closed.
 
UTM’s I&ITS cloud-hosted platform, Parallels RAS Virtualized Applications, provides continuous access to a variety of software, including some from the FLC.
Description

Bloomberg

Provides close-to-real-time and historical financial market, economic, company and industry data, news, and in-depth research, with coverage of all sectors.  Integrated with Excel through a plug-in.

Bloomberg is only available in-person on FLC workstations # 20, 21, 22.   

For help getting an account set-up with Bloomberg, visit our Bloomberg Quick Start Guide.

For help using the Terminal, check FLC Workshops, do the certification program (details below), or use this Bloomberg Guide.

Note: Bloomberg Market Concepts (Bloomberg's certification program) is now available online, for free, to all students using their University of Toronto email address. For more information see the Certifications Quick Start Guide.

FactSet

Provides close-to-real-time and historical financial market, economic, company and industry data. Offers an easy-to-use interface and Excel integration through a plug-in.

Installed on all FLC workstations and available via free personal accounts for Windows and Mac users. Learn more:

For help learning how to use FactSet, check FLC Workshops, view a short FactSet workstation tour, or do the FactSet Essentials Certificate. For more info on the certificate, get started with FactSet Essentials Certifications Quick Start Guide.