Bloomberg Second Measure

Bloomberg Second Measure is a data analytics platform that provides near-real-time insights into company performance and consumer behavior using anonymized U.S. consumer transaction data. It is designed primarily for institutional investors, analysts, and researchers who require timely, granular data to inform investment decisions and market analysis. The platform leverages billions of transactions from millions of consumers to deliver actionable intelligence across thousands of public and private companies.

Features

• Daily updates of transaction data with 2-day, 3-day, and 7-day lag options
• Access to aggregated and transaction-level data feeds
• Coverage of thousands of companies and brands with over 8 years of historical data
• Integration with Bloomberg Terminal via ALTD and ECAN
• Custom dashboards and visualizations for trend analysis
• Industry-specific insights across sectors like retail, food delivery, transportation, and more

Capabilities

• Track company performance intra-quarter to anticipate earnings results
• Monitor consumer spending trends and market shifts in near-real-time
• Compare performance across competitors and industries
• Identify inflection points and emerging trends before public disclosures
• Support investment research with alternative data to complement traditional financial metrics

Benefits

• Accelerated decision-making through timely data delivery
• Enhanced investment strategies with granular consumer behavior insights
• Improved forecasting accuracy for earnings and market movements
• Competitive edge through proprietary transaction data
• Reliable and scalable data infrastructure for institutional use