How do I simulate a yield curve?

Open this page and use the live Factor Model tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a yield curve from your own measurements.

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Factor Model for a yield curve

Simulate a yield curve live in your browser. This runs the real Factor Model solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Linear Regression

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Linear RegressionLive

least squares & R²

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Presets

True slope

Noise level

Data points

Ordinary least squares finds the line that minimizes the sum of squared vertical residuals (the gray drop-lines). R² measures the fraction of variance the line explains — 1 is perfect, 0 is useless. Add noise or remove points to watch the fit and R² degrade.

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Data Inspector

Fitted slope0.000

Intercept0.000

R²0.000

Correlation r0.000

Governing equation

\overset{y}{^} = 0.00 + 0.00 x, β_{1} = \frac{\sum ( x - x ˉ ) ( y - y ˉ )}{\sum ( x - x ˉ ) ^{2}}, R^{2} = 0.00

Reading this result: R² = 0.00: noise (2) swamps the signal, so least squares can barely tell the slope from flat — adding data points would tighten the estimate.

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PCA

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Principal Component AnalysisLive

finding the axes of variation

Controls

Presets

Correlation

Spread (x)

PCA finds the directions along which data varies most. The eigenvectors of the covariance matrix are the principal components (cyan = most variance, green = least), and their eigenvalues are the variances along each. Projecting onto the top components is the basis of dimensionality reduction.

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Data Inspector

Variance PC10.00

Variance PC20.00

PC1 explains0%

PC1 angle0°

Governing equation

C v = λ v, \frac{λ _{1}}{λ _{1} + λ _{2}} = \frac{0.00}{0.00} = 0.00

Reading this result: PC1 explains 0% of the variance here; the stronger the correlation between features, the more PCA concentrates information on that first component.

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About this simulation

The full Factor Model tool models a yield curve with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a yield curve?: Open this page and use the live Factor Model tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a yield curve from your own measurements.