FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About FDS

What does FDS invest in?

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a financial intelligence firm providing a comprehensive suite of integrated data and analytical software. The company serves the global investment community, with its operations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. FactSet delivers critical insights and information through specialized workflow solutions covering research, analytics, and trading, complemented by its content, technology platforms, and wealth management resources. Its diverse clientele includes portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, corporate entities, and various other financial sector organizations. FactSet was established in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

What is the expense ratio of FDS?

An expense ratio for FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is FDS?

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) manages $9.95B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is FDS actively managed or an index fund?

FDS's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was FDS launched?

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) launched in June 1996 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has FDS performed?

FDS's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.