basis point

noun

: one hundredth of one percent (as in the yield of an investment)

Examples of basis point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Morningstar raised its fair value estimate for Morgan Stanley to $184 from $165, citing a stronger outlook for trading revenue growth and roughly 640 basis points of margin expansion in 2026. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Last year, rates were just 17 basis points higher, so there is not a lot of incentive for most borrowers to refinance. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The remarks to foreign diplomats triggered an immediate reaction from Goldman Sachs, which replaced its call for an imminent 25-basis point hike with a decision to hold steady at next Thursday’s meeting. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

The market is currently pricing in one 25 basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year, though comments made by Warsh at a meeting of global central bankers this week have led to investors paring their bets monetary tightening. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for basis point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint