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A basis point is a unit equal to 1/100th of a percentage point. It is frequently used to express percentage point changes of less than 1%. It is common practice in the financial industry to use basis points to denote a rate change in a financial instrument (such as a bond).
For example, a rate change from 6.7% to 6.9% reflects a change of 0.2 of a percentage point or 20 basis points.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ Credit Crisis Glossary. econ4u.org.