Data Consult FAQ

1. How do I obtain data?
2. What data is available?
3. How can I streamline the data consult process?
4. What is confidential data?
5. Where can I access SIRCA's latest research findings?

How do I obtain data?

All data consults are to be submitted online via the Data Consult Form. This new process allows for the automatic lodgement of data consults, more rigorous internal quality checks, and better fulfills the reporting requirements of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and Reuters. The online data consult process has been designed to ensure the best possible response times and quality of data output. To access SIRCA's Data Consult Form, researchers must be from a Member University.

Data Consult Form (members only)
Data Consult Form example (98kb, PDF)

What data is available?

SIRCA has the region’s most detailed financial markets databases and is continually being extended. It currently includes:

• Reuters Intraday data encompassing 244 exchange traded and OTC markets and news world-wide
• ASX Intraday data
• SFE Intraday data
• Morningstar data
• Aspect Financial Accounting data

Further information on Data Services

How can I streamline the data consult process?

The current online data consult process can be streamlined by ensuring mandatory fields are filled out and clear information is provided, such as:

• Date ranges
• Stocks (RIC codes if using Reuters)
• Default values if field not valid

Helpful hints:

• Provide a layout or format for your output data
• List and number all the fields that you need
• Define the exceptions (Instrument does not trade)
• Do not mix the same time intervals in the same file if possible (monthly/daily/transaction based)
• Make sure that you can handle the volumes of the data that is going to be returned

SIRCA provides a large number of pre-programmed metrics which measure liquidity, volatility, transparency and transaction costs. Understanding and using these pre-programmed metrics can keep data consult time to a minimum. To review these metrics and their definitions please see SMARTS© Metrics.

Who can access data
How to access data
How to download data

What is confidential data?

SIRCA holds data that the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has classified as confidential. This data is only available for release to Member Universities with the prior approval of the ASX, and includes, at the discretion of the Exchange, possible limitations on publication.

Further information on Confidential Data
Approval dates for Confidential Data Consults

Where can I access SIRCA's latest research findings?

SIRCA's research papers are uploaded to the SIRCA website on a regular basis and are available to everybody. Searches can be conducted based on Keyword, Research Area or Paper Reference Number.

SIRCA's Research Publications