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Definition
A unit of measure equal to 0.01% (one one-hundredth of a percentage point). Often used in discussing interest rate changes (e.g., an increase of 50 basis points means a 0.50% increase)."
Basis Point
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A unit of measure equal to 0.01% (one one-hundredth of a percentage point). Often used in discussing interest rate changes (e.g., an increase of 50 basis points means a 0.50% increase)."