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

The 10-year Bund yield falls 0.1 basis point to 3.021%, according to Tradeweb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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 two-year Treasury yield fell 1 basis point to 4.111% and the 10-year Treasury yield edges 0.6 basis point lower to 4.662%, according to Tradeweb.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

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