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 译者Terence,毕业于国内顶尖法学院,擅长翻译各种与复杂结构性融资相关的法律文件。