Refinitiv (LSEG)
LSEG's financial data platform covering 450M+ instruments with Eikon, Workspace, and tick history for quantitative research.
Refinitiv, now part of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), is a financial data platform covering 450M+ instruments and serving as Bloomberg Terminal's primary institutional competitor. LSEG Workspace is the cloud-first successor to Eikon, bringing modern UX to institutional financial data with AI-powered analytics. Refinitiv offers the strongest tick history and alternative data offering for quantitative researchers and systematic trading strategies. Its Excel Add-In and Python SDK provide comprehensive programmatic access to financial data, while ESG data coverage supports sustainable finance analysis.
Key Features
- ✓Real-time data on 450M+ financial instruments
- ✓Eikon Excel Add-In for financial modeling
- ✓Tick history for quantitative backtesting
- ✓ESG data for sustainable finance analysis
- ✓LSEG Workspace — cloud-first terminal successor
Pros
- ✓Bloomberg's main competitor at lower price point
- ✓Best tick history data for quantitative research
- ✓Strong ESG and alternative data coverage
Cons
- ✗Expensive — comparable to Bloomberg pricing
- ✗Eikon interface aging vs Bloomberg Terminal
- ✗LSEG Workspace transition still ongoing
Pricing
Prices are indicative and may vary.