FactSet (Callstreet)/Thomson(Streetevents)?

[Private_Investor]

Hi,


I would like to know which is better? An what are the subscription fees? And do they sell the subscription to individuals as well?

Thanks

 

[barry]

If you are generating Alpha from forward-looking events, Wall Street Horizon (www.wallstreethorizon.com) has the most accurate forecasts and revisions.

 

[Private_Investor]

Thanks for the reply. But I am looking for a product through which I can access real time transcripts of most of the important companies. Thomson does covers 6000 companies and Factset does 5100, according to the information on their site. So what are the fees and do they give out to individual investors as well? Thanks.

 

[barry]

For transcripts, there is TR, Factset, Morningstar, and Seeking Alpha (free, but limited). Wall Street Horizon is more of a trading service for quants, algos, and market makers who need the accuracy.

 

[Private_Investor]

Yes, I tried out SA and MorningStar. But would like to know the fees of Factset and TR. TR was quoted to me at $800 pm and Factset at $4000+ annually. But do they give out subscriptions to individuals or just institutional professionals? And is this subscription negotiable?