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TERM
Point Change (Pt Chg)
Absolute change in percentage points.
Definition
Point change shows the difference between two percentages without scaling.
How to Calculate
Subtract old percent from new percent.
Why it Matters
Clarifies changes in share or margin.
Key Advantages
Avoids confusion with percent change.
Example
Share moved from 6.0 to 6.5, a 0.5 point change.
Use it to
Express movement in share or rate in points to provide a precise measure of change. Use point change when shifts are too small for percentage reads to be meaningful.
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