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title: "SmartModels Utilities: Bootstrap | Intuitive Analytics"
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## SmartModels™ Utilities: Bootstrap

Everyone in fixed-income has access to certain yield curve analytics. Whether part of a fixed-income pricing system, bond math engine, or a “garage project” spreadsheet, they’re ubiquitous. Our experience is these are either more work or too simple for what's handy day-to-day.

Taking 30/360 semi-annual par yields as input, SmartModels™ Utilities Bootstrap function gets you to zero, forward, or forward par rates with a click of a button:

1. Go to [SmartModels™ Utilities](https://www.intuitive-analytics.com/smartmodels/a-z/utilities) and select **Bootstrap** from the dropdown.
2. Enter a settlement date, input curve, and output dates. 
3. Select your output rate type and *Linear* or *Cubic Spline* interpolation methods.
4. Click the **Bootstrap** button. 

### BENEFITS

- **Speed** – Delivers just the analysis you need in a quick, easy-to-use interface.
- **Accuracy** – These yield curve analytics are industry standard and thoroughly tested; no spreadsheet formulas to audit.
- **Speed, again** - Input ranges are set and stored in the interface until the user changes it, saving additional time when data changes and recalculation is necessary.