Chapter 0 0.3

How to Use This App

Guide to navigating Basis Point, using the notepad, and understanding how the app evolves

Recommended: Follow chapters sequentially—concepts build on each other. For experienced users: Use the sidebar to jump to specific topics.

This platform follows a macro → market-specific → psychology structure. Global forces first (central banks, geopolitics), then JGB mechanics (auctions, BOJ ops), then market positioning. You might find your own framework works better.

Study Tools

Basis Point provides integrated study tools to help you engage actively with the material.

The Interactive Notepad 📝

Located on the right side of your screen, the notepad is your private workspace for each section.

Local Storage: Notes are saved automatically in your browser and tied to each section. Your notes are private and persist between sessions on this device.

Send Feedback 💬

Help improve the content by submitting feedback directly from the notepad:

  1. Type F) followed by your feedback
  2. Press Enter
  3. Feedback is sent automatically and the line is removed from your notepad

Example:

F) Need more explanation on why modified duration differs from Macaulay

Text Selection Menu 🖱️

Select any text on the page and right-click to access additional study tools:

Highlighting & Annotations

  • Highlight Yellow/Green/Red: Mark important concepts with color coding
  • Underline Red: Emphasize key terms or definitions
Note: Highlights and underlines are not persistent across page reloads. For permanent notes, use the notepad.

Quick Actions

  • Copy to Notes: Adds selected text to your notepad with a timestamp
  • Search on Google: Opens a Google search for the selected term in a new tab

Ask AI Assistants 🤖

  • Ask Perplexity: Provides answers with web search and citations
  • Ask ChatGPT: Uses OpenAI's assistant for explanations
  • Ask Gemini: Queries Google's AI for additional perspective

Real Data in Examples

One of the unique features of Basis Point is that examples use real, current market data rather than made-up textbook numbers. This makes the learning more practical and keeps the content accurate.

Default Bond for Examples: The 10-Year Benchmark

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all pricing, yield, and calculation examples throughout this guide use the current "on-the-run" 10-year JGB.

Current Benchmark:

Field Value
Issue Number JGB #380
Coupon 1.7%
Maturity 2035-09-20
Source MOF Auction Results
Last Updated November 03, 2025