basis point

American  

noun

Finance.

1. one hundredth of one percent, as of interest rates, or investment yields.

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basis point British  

noun

1. a measure used for describing interest rates, equal to one hundredth of a percentage point (0.01%)

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Etymology

Origin of basis point

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

In an industry where every basis point matters and fund flows follow performance, index providers have strong commercial incentives not to miss the next stock-market superstar.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The 10-year Bund yield last traded at 3.071%, up just 0.1 basis point.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

It is also projecting 25 basis point headwind to full-year subscription gross margin and approximately a 200 basis point headwind to free cash flow margins for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Subscription revenue growth faced a 75 basis point headwind from the delayed closings of several Middle East deals, which were disrupted by the war in Iran, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Tighter financial conditions and energy costs are projected to cause a 100 basis point economic downshift, which is seen as necessary to lower long-term inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026