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 资深译员重在,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与监管和调查相关的法律文件。