QCOOPERS group in split?…

I’ve heard from a contact that the QCOOPERS Traded Endowment Plan (TEP) opportunity has met problems in the last few weeks. It appears that part of the assembled group weren’t happy with the way in which Quatro Worldwide were managing the programme and have pulled out.

As I read it this means that Quatro Worldwide has to make a decision on whether to assemble their own financial partners or wind things up. Unfortunately I can’t see any comment about this on the Quatro Worldwide website so we may need to wait a while for further clarification.

On the other side of the fence the other party, Team Themco are continuing with the programme and are in the process of establishing the member database. As far as I can make out all existing QCOOPERS policy holders will be transferred and payments honoured.

The overall effect of this change is that once the plan matures the payout will be the full value of the policy, some €91,000. Previously part of the payout was to be given in shares for other Quatro Worldwide offerings. See this post for more details.

Team Themco are currently re-designing their website to provide a gateway for policy holders to learn more. Hopefully this will be available in the next week or so.

Full Steam Ahead to 2010…

Rather than copy everyone else and look back at 2009 I thought I’d take a look at what 2010 will be like for those who invest online.

I’m not necessarily going to make predictions, more a view of what I feel will prove profitable through the year. My recommendations are a purely personal view and you may well think differently. Why not add a comment so that we can spread knowledge wider.

Firstly I’d like to mention the Prosperity Game as this is due to go live with a website early in 2010. Until it officially launches the investment needed is just $150 and you only need 1 other person to come along with you for you to make a return. The philosophy behind the Prosperity game is one of Pay it Forward and I think this will propel this opportunity forward throughout the year. I’m hoping to benefactor some people in throughout the year so stay tuned for more details.

Next, one of my favourites, Sports Arbitrage Trading. Both Gold Nugget Invest and SportArbs look strong contenders for 2010. As I write SportArbs is very close to its 1,000th member and don’t forget that Gold Nugget Invest is looking to go private in early 2010 so well worth checking out in the very near future.

Another strong contender for 2010 in my opinion will be PTV Partner. They continue to deliver on their investment plans and I’m expecting good things in the coming year.

Now, how about an opportunity I’m still pondering over, TVI Express. My worry is that all the publicity is about how to refer others and earn money rather than showcasing the products and services you get as part of your subscription. Having been burnt on a similar opportunity a few years ago I’m still not that convinced and I’d welcome any constructive comments from readers.

Finally, I believe QCOOPERS is an opportunity that shows promise. It might take a little while to come together but likening it to a horse race it is definitely an outsider with potential.

Enough from me, now all it needs is for me to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous 2010.

QCOOPERS offers a twist on the RPP model…

Many online investors have come across Reverse Pension Plans (RPP) as a passive investment opportunity over the last few years. In fact, there are several either coming to a close or already closed. Frustratingly none of those that have closed to new members has yet paid out.

So, you’d probably think that my introducing another passive investment that works in something of a similar fashion to an RPP would be unwise.

And yet, I do believe QCOOPERS may just be different enough to be worth further investigation. The programme has been created in association with seven companies that have agreed to perform distinct tasks in order to succeed.

Before I get ahead of myself let me explain that QCOOPERS is just one investment opportunity being offered by Quatro Worldwide that is a company originating in Europe. If you join the main company you would be able to get involved with 4 existing opportunities and there are plans for more to be introduced on a regular basis.

However, QCOOPERS is being offered to investors who are not members of Quatro Worldwide and this means that you are able to make a relatively modest investment. Assuming that the offering is a success it is clear that other offerings from Quatro Worldwide would be of great interest and hence membership of the parent company would rise quickly.

In terms of the QCOOPERS it requires a one-off investment of €60 (payment by credit or debit card). Note that this is just an Administration fee and is not refundable. When the required number of plans are sold (30,000) then the company estimate that payouts would start between 8 and 12 weeks after.

You should know that full members of Quatro Worldwide (€195 membership fee) have the chance to purchase multiple policies at €60 each. Non-members can only invest in one.

Whilst that might sound somewhat limiting there is a carrot dangled in front of you. The 30,000 limit is actually the first of 5 phases. So, if payouts occur how quickly do you think the second phase (limited to 60,000) would take to fill. My guess would be very quickly. But you will have to be a full member to take part in stage 2 so you can see that membership could grow very quickly.

The other interesting point revolves around the payout. Assuming that you make a single investment the return is €60,000 but this is not paid out in one lump sum. You receive a lump sum payment of €11,000 and then twelve monthly payouts of €3,000. The remaining €13,000 is provided as investments in other Quatro Worldwide investments.

I won’t go into any more detail as this post is long enough already. If you would like more details I have the date and times of webinars that are scheduled between now and Monday 21 December. If you would like information please send an email to qcoopers_at_onlineinvestingguru.com (replace _at_ with @). Subject Line should be ‘More Details Please’