You can look up other users of the system in order to send them a message, and if you contact someone regularly, you can set them up on speed-dial as well.
When messaging, you have two choices. The first is to send a traditional message, which is basically like an email.
The second is to open up an instant message window with the other user, which, as the name implies, is similar to traditional instant messaging. Both methods work great, so which one you chose is largely a matter of personal preference. In addition to analyzing individual securities, a common use of the Bloomberg terminal is to monitor news updates and financial market movements.
Here too, there is an endless array of possibilities, and which one users prefer is often a matter of personal choice. However, there are a couple of common screens that can serve as a starting point for new users. Note: When in doubt, the menu functions can also help here. The general menu that you see for most asset classes including equities, currencies , commodities, etc. These function bring up a page of the top news stories of the day, which are updated on an ongoing basis.
Selecting any of these headlines will bring up the full story. For instance, you can choose to see the top worldwide stories, the top U. The screenshot below shows an example of the screen for top worldwide news headlines. As mentioned above, news can also be customized in a wide variety of ways.
For instance, if you are primarily interested in the stock market, you can access top news for stocks. The screenshot below displays this. As you can see, the stock news screen is further broken down into sections: first for worldwide headlines, then by continent with North America, followed by Europe and finally Asia. Users seeking even greater detail can click on the regions in white to access stock news headlines specific to a region or country, such as the United States, Canada, Eastern Europe, etc.
There are a number of market monitor pages that cover a variety of asset classes, as well as some that cover a single asset class or market sector. The PX1 screen is a little bit more focused on the U.
The screenshot below is another example of a market monitor that is primarily focused on the bond market. Although this is another bond market screen, you will notice that it covers a broader array of securities than the PX1 function discussed above.
In addition to U. Treasuries, the BTMM screen shows markets for a wide variety of money market instruments, as well as mortgage-backed bonds and currencies. Finally, the screen contains a listing of the day's major economic releases, making it easy to keep track of this as well. In addition to PX1 and BTMM, there are a multitude of additional market monitor screens that primarily focus on movements in the bond markets.
As you can imagine, there is no one screen that is "best," and which one users prefer is ultimately a matter of personal choice. In addition to monitors that primarily track bond markets, there are also a wide variety of monitors that focus on equity markets. As you can see, this monitor displays equity index movements from around the globe. You can get more detail on additional markets in a given region by drilling down into the menu.
Note: On most of these monitor pages, as well as many other screens, any of the headers in a white font with a number in front of it indicate an additional sub-menu that can be accessed. There are also choices at the top marked by "95 Settings" and "96 News" that represent sub-menus as well. In addition to monitoring market indices and news headlines, the Bloomberg terminal can also be used to monitor economic forecasts and releases.
This page gives a listing of all upcoming economic data releases, as well as consensus forecasts of what economists at major banks and brokerages are predicting those numbers will be. Upon release, the ECO screen also shows the actual number, as well as any revision to the previous month's report. For those interested in overseas markets, there is an ECO page for most major economies.
By using the dropdown menus for "Region" and "Country" you can access economic forecasts and data from Europe, China, and elsewhere, in addition to the United States. In addition to monitoring news and markets, Bloomberg can also be used to analyze individual securities. In fact, the analytics available in Bloomberg are quite robust, and they cover a number of major asset classes including equities, fixed income , currencies, commodities, mutual funds and ETFs.
This guide will attempt to cover some of the basic functions that are available. To learn more, contact a Bloomberg representative for training, read Investopedia's Advanced Bloomberg Guide, or explore additional functions in a hands-on manner.
Note: using this function will pull up a list of all the tickers for that company. For instance, if a stock is listed on multiple exchanges, all of them will appear. Therefore, it is important to make sure you select the correct security from the list when using this function for instance, in this example most users would be seeking the ticker for Microsoft stock listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
The screenshot below shows page one of the Bloomberg description for Microsoft stock similar screens are also available for many types of bonds and other asset classes.
The page below is only the first page of ten pages of security description information. By scrolling forward, you can access additional information, including contact details for the company, and a breakdown of the company's revenue and earnings by geographic region and market segment.
You can also find detailed financial data such as an income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Note: the financial data can sometimes be a bit dated, so you might want to double check the date listed next to the financial statements if seeing the most recent data is important to you.
In addition to looking at descriptive information or financial fundamentals, Bloomberg can also be used to analyze a security's price history and trading patterns. For users interested in more advanced technical analysis, Bloomberg offers an advanced suite of charting capabilities.
An example of a simple price and volume chart for Microsoft stock is displayed below. Bloomberg also provides easy access to company updates.
For instance, in addition to the top news stories discussed, Bloomberg also offers company-specific news. You can then click on any of those headlines in order to read the full story. More on analyzing specific asset classes is below. When searching for publicly traded equity shares, Bloomberg allows users to search by name, exchange, country, and other such topics. Additionally, the equity menu allows users to view historical pricing on a stock see image below , read a description of the business, view any outstanding corporate debt the company may have, and view analyst reports and estimates for the stock, along with dozens of other features.
Bloomberg also allows clients to compare and contrast equities side by side, offering a comparative analysis of any two equities. Comparison fields include fundamental analysis , historical ratios, and technical charting. In addition to comparative functionality, Bloomberg also includes screeners, allowing clients to screen for stocks using a multitude of metrics.
After running a screen, users can also filter results and create custom equity sets, which allow for a quick reference of real-time results for a portfolio of equities very handy for traders , brokers and other such financial professionals. Much like with equities, Bloomberg allows users to search for real-time data on fixed income securities.
This includes corporate debt, municipal bonds , and government bonds. An alternative to using the menus is to search by function code. By entering codes directly into the command bar, users can eliminate the steps.
This guide offers lists of frequently used codes. The auto-complete feature helps you find the security or function that you are searching for. Monitor data, group components, customize function panels, and share ideas with other Bloomberg users with this unique tool. For more information on Launchpad, download the guide from Bloomberg or watch the tutorial that is part of Bloomberg Essentials Training.
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