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Type these codes for popular commodity functions and hit <GO>.
- GLCO Global Commodity Prices and Data
- CPFC Commodity Forecasts
- CMCX Bloomberg Commodity Indices
For additional functions, type BPS to access "cheat sheets" for this topic area.
Type these codes for key currency functions and hit <GO>.
- FXIP FX Pricing -- Overview of global foreign exchange rates and recent currency news.
- FXFC FX Pricing -- Click on an individual currency to see individual bank forecasts and contributors.
- FXGN Foreign Exchange Rates
For additional functions, type BPS to access "cheat sheets" for this topic area.
Common ESG Functions
BESG Bloomberg's dashboard to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) functions.
BI ESG Bloomberg-specific research and scores from Bloomberg BI ESG analysts.
ESGD Tool to identify and search for ESG related fields on the terminal.
WSL Click on the ESG tab to the left to access pre-made worksheets or templates related to ESG.
EQS From this screening tool, click on More Screens, then ESG, for pre-built ESG screens.
Company-Specific ESG Content
To access a company's ESG scorecard in relation to its history or its peers. . .
Type the company's ticker symbol. Hit the Equity key or type Equity. Type ESG. Hit Enter.
Example: IBM <Equity > ESG
General:
Real Estate Main Menu: Type Real Estate. Hit <GO>.
Overview of Contents for Real Estate by Category:
From the Keyword Search function, type REAL ESTATE. Hit <HELP>.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT):
REIT Index: Type BBREIT. Press
REIT Database: Type QSRC. Press <GO>.
Ratios for a REIT: Type the security, then DES3.
Example: For Weingarten Realty, type WRI DES3. Press <GO>.
Definitions and Calculations for REIT Ratios: Type DES. Hit <HELP>.
Type DES. Hit <HELP>. Type 9. Hit <GO> . Type 7. Hit <GO>. Type 1. Hit <GO> Type 10. Hit <GO>. Type 1. Hit <GO> for ratio definitions.
To access the Bloomberg Law main menu, type BLAW and press <GO>.
To access each of the following functions, type these commands and hit <GO>.
Calendar
CSDR: sovereign debt calendar
Country Risk
CRP: country risk premium (for countries not listed, use Equity Risk Premium)
EIU: countries economic profile
RATD: ratings scales and definitions
Indices
ALLX ELI: list of tickers for emerging markets indices
MSFX: MSCI sovereign debt index
Collateralized Debt Obligations:
NI CDO: collateralized debt obligation news