basis pointglossary / BASIS POINT basis point. One-hundredth of 1%; .01%. • Basis points are used in computing investment yields (esp. of bonds) and in apportioning costs and calculating interest rates in real-estate transactions. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Jian,毕业于新加坡知名法学院,专注翻译各类与证券诉讼有关的法律文件。