|
|
Point |
|
|
|
 Home Site Map Add Term Search About Us Contributors |
PointOne percent. When referring to mortgages or deeds of trust, the term is used to describe the percentage of discount rather than interest (for which the word "percent" is used). The points are paid by the seller in F.H.A. and V.A. insured loans, and by either buyer or seller (or both) in conventional loans.PointThe smallest unit of price change quoted, or one one-hundredth of a percent. Related: Minimum price fluctuation and tick.Point Similar MatchesBasis pointBasis pointUsually one hundredth of a percentage point used in quoting movements in interest rates of yields on securities. Basis pointBasis pointIn the bond market, the smallest measure used for quoting yields is a basis point. Each percentage point of yield in bonds equals 100 basis points. Basis points also are used for interest rates. An interest rate of 5% is 50 basis points higher than an interest rate of 4.5%. Sometimes referred to as BPS, BIPS, and pronounced "Bips" Points quotePoints quoteAn abbreviated form of the outright quote used by traders in the interbank market. Ricardo pointRicardo pointOn the world PPF of a two-country, 2-good Ricardian Model, the point at which each country is specialized in production of a different good; the kink of the world PPF. Point elasticityPoint elasticitySee elasticity Further SuggestionsPrice value of a basis point (PVBP)Decision Break Point Analysis Breakeven point Discount Points Basis point Capital Fulcrum Point Cash flow break even point Appointed representative Tradepoint Investment Exchange Bond points Breakpoint sale point and figure electronic funds transfer (at point of sale) Trades by appointment Points Point Attractor Cutoff point Break even point Point and figure chart |
|
|
|