Basis Point
A basis point equals one-hundredth of a percentage point.
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These words describe how analysts translate future value into present terms and compare bond-like pricing inputs.
Terms you see when cash flows and rates are compared.
In a daily board, this category groups terms by their shared role. Look for four cards that describe the same mechanism, risk area, or workflow rather than four words that merely sound similar.
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A basis point equals one-hundredth of a percentage point.
A discount rate converts future cash flows into present value.
Duration estimates how sensitive a bond's price is to rate changes.
Present value is today's value of future cash flows after discounting.