About ValueAverager

What is ValueAverager?
ValueAverager is an online service to help investors implement the Value Averaging strategy for saving and investing. The strategy was developed by Michael Edleson and described in his book: Value Averaging: The Safe and Easy Strategy for Higher Investment Returns.

What is Value Averaging?
Try these pages:
A Value Averaging One-Pager
A Value Averaging Example

How does ValueAverager help me do Value Averaging?

1. It eliminates the need to do any math (there's a LOT of math).
2. It reminds you when to take action.
3. It gives you recommended actions to stay on target towards your goal.
4. It helps you do to use Value Averaging with Asset Allocation (if you're into that kind of thing).

What do I need to bring to get started?

If you're already saving towards your goal, you need to know what securities you currently own. Your most recent statements should suffice. You also need some idea of how much you can save each month.

Really, I want to know what I'm getting into
To get a real sense of what's involved, there are two videos you should watch:

• Account Setup Demonstration
• Period Analysis Demonstration

How can I stay in touch with what's going on at ValueAverager?

The best way is to subscribe to our blog. You can do that right here:

What software does it require?
None. ValueAverager is entirely online. All you need is a web browser.

Why do I need ValueAverager to do Value Averaging?
Well, if you're a math-wiz and a genius with Excel, you certainly can do Value Averaging on your own. Just make sure you get the book and read it throughly.

What information do I need to give up?
To use ValueAverager, you need to tell it about your investments. You need to tell it what investment accounts you have and what securities you are holding in them. You do not need to give it any of your account ID numbers or other sensitive information. Read our Privacy Policy for more information.

What does it cost?
During the beta test period, users who sign up for ValueAverager will be able to use it for a lifetime, absolutely free.

You read that correctly, if you sign up now you will get to use ValueAverager for free, forever.

When the beta period ends, ValueAverager will cost $200 for a lifetime membership. The beta period is currently scheduled to end on September 15, 2007.

Who is behind ValueAverager?
ValueAverager was created by Jay Muntz, a web developer and finance hobbyist from Alexandria Virginia. Prior to starting ValueAverager, Jay spent five years at Fishbowl Marketing. There he developed online applications that helped restaurants run permission-based email marketing campaigns.

How can I find out more?
Be sure to read our blog and our forums. Also, just sign up and start using it. There's no risk.