what is factset 
factset research systems provides computer based financial data and analysis for financial professionals including investment managers hedge funds and investment bankers it consolidates data on global markets public and private companies and equity and fixed income portfolios factset was founded in 1978 by howard wille and charles snyder and is headquartered in connecticut with additional offices in the united states and around the world 12 the company has over 130 partners who uses their information 3