BASIS POINTS Definition

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BASIS POINTS is 0.01% in yield. For example, in increasing from 5.00% to 5.05%, the yield increases by five basis points.

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RESTRICTED DONATIONS see RESTRICTED ASSETS.

REDISCOUNT is to discount short-term negotiable debt instruments for a second time, after they have been discounted with a bank.

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