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Basis point

One hundredth of a percentage Point (0.01%). Basis points are often used to measure changes in or differences between yields on Fixed income securities, since these often change by very small amounts.

Related Terms: 9 Basis point, Basis, ECU, Fixed income, Inc., Point, Points, SEC, Yield
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Additional Related Terms: 12b-1 funds, Accrual basis accounting, Adjusted basis, Accrual of discount, After-tax basis, Amortization of premium, All or any part, All-risks coverage, Add-on service, Abstract of title