Q. S&P Capital IQ Pro Info & Access

S&P Capital IQ Pro is an advanced market intelligence platform from S&P Global, offering real-time business, financial, and economic data through powerful analytics, visualizations, and AI-based tools. It brings together company financials, industry metrics, credit ratings, and macroeconomic indicators in one dynamic interface—ideal for valuation, peer comparisons, and sector analysis.

You’ll find features such as Market Monitor Dashboards, Document Intelligence (AI-powered document search), News, and Research & Reports (including the Market Intelligence Research Library and Regulatory Research), as well as a Screener Tool for customized searches. The platform also provides rich macroeconomic data and specialized modules for industries such as banking, energy, real estate, and technology. The platform also features workflow apps and a dedicated Sustainability section offering ESG insights.

Capital IQ Legacy vs. Capital IQ Pro: Top 10 Differences

1. SNL Data: CIQ Pro integrates comprehensive SNL financial data, enabling deeper analysis across sectors such as Financial Institutions, Metals & Mining, TMT, Energy, and Real Estate. Asset-level data (e.g., energy and mining properties) are available exclusively in the Pro version.
2. Headcount Analytics: Provides detailed headcount information for over 1.2 million companies, including employee counts and organizational structures.
3. Preqin Data: Integrates Preqin’s extensive private equity and venture capital data, covering over 40,000 funds and 2.5 million deals.
4. Enhanced News: Offers broader news coverage from partners such as Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal, and Nikkei News.
5. Macroeconomic Data: Incorporates IHS macroeconomic indicators for over 200 countries, including GDP, inflation, and employment data.
6. Enhanced CDS Data: Includes detailed Credit Default Swap (CDS) data with insights into pricing, volumes, and spreads across sectors.
7. Country Risk Scores and PMI Data: Adds IHS risk scores and Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data to assess economic stability and business conditions across regions.
8. Industry Classification: Uses a more granular industry classification system with 150+ sectors, including Topic Tags for niche sectors and Crunchbase categories.
9. Peer Comparison Tools: Expands benchmarking capabilities with over 10,000 peers, now including peers sourced from Visible Alpha.
10. AI Functionalities: Introduces advanced AI tools such as Chat IQ (natural language queries), Doc Viewer (enhanced document analysis), and Chart Explainer (intuitive data visualization).

Please note:

Capital IQ Pro does not replace the legacy CIQ. The data from the legacy platform are enhanced in Capital IQ Pro, and the old interface remains available. However, we recommend using the Pro version, as it offers more data, improved functionality, and will be the focus of all future enhancements.

How to Access:

Go to Capital IQ and click on Capital IQ Pro in the top-right menu.
Please note that access requires an additional security step: a 4-digit verification code will be sent to your registered email address. Enter the code and click Submit to access the platform.