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RBA Glossary definition for basis point

basis point – A basis point is 1/100th of 1 per cent or 0.01 per cent, so 100 basis points (bps) is equal to 1 percentage point. The term is used in money and securities markets to define differences in interest or yield. If an interest rate were to increase from 2 per cent to 3 per cent, it is said to have risen by 100 basis points (bps) or one percentage point.

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A History of Australian Equities

1 Jun 2019 RDP 2019-04
Thomas Mathews
The new data allow for better calculation of the dividend yield, which is revealed to be around 200 basis points lower than previous estimates. ... However, the current ratio for the top 100 stocks is within 10 basis points of its average since 1937
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2019/2019-04/full.html

Introduction

19 Jun 2019 RDP 2019-04
Thomas Mathews
The new data allow for better calculation of the dividend yield, which is revealed to be around 200 basis points lower than previous estimates. ... This is effectively comprised of two related datasets:. All companies listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange:
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2019/2019-04/introduction.html

Australian Equity Market Facts: 1917–2019

19 Jun 2019 RDP 2019-04
Thomas Mathews
This shows that the dividend yield on a market capitalisation-weighted portfolio of stocks is about 200 basis points lower than Lamberton's estimates, although the correlation between the two series ... However, the current ratio for the top 100 stocks
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2019/2019-04/australian-equity-market-facts-1917-2019.html