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Basis point

In the bond market, the smallest measure used for quoting yields is a basis point. Each percentage point of yield in bonds equals 100 basis points. Basis points also are used for interest rates. An interest rate of 5% is 50 basis points greater than an interest rate of 4.5%.

Usually one hundredth of a percentage point used in quoting movements in interest rates of yields on securities.

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Basis point - In the bond market, the smallest measure used for quoting yields is a basis point. Each percentage point of yield in bonds equals 100 basis points. Basis points also are used for interest rates. An interest rate of 5% is 50 basis points greater than an interest rate of 4.5%.

Usually one hundredth of a percentage point used in quoting movements in interest rates of yields on securities.

Basis point : in the bond market, the smallest measure used for quoting yields is a basis point. each percentage point of yield in bonds equals 100 basis points. basis points also are used for interest rates. an interest rate of 5% is 50 basis points greater than an interest rate of 4.5%.

usually one hundredth of a percentage point used in quoting movements in interest rates of yields on securities.