‘Rich Dad’ R. Kiyosaki warns most portfolios ‘de-worsified’ not diversified; Here is why

Robert Kiyosaki argued that many investors are not truly diversified because they hold multiple so-called “real assets” and paper claims inside the same broad “paper asset class.” He said even gold, silver, Bitcoin, stocks, bonds, real estate via ETFs/REITs, and oil can amount to “de-worsification” if they are accessed through intermediaries rather than owned directly. Kiyosaki framed his preferred approach as owning, touching, and controlling assets in his custody, even if that means higher costs, more time, and more study. The article also notes that his favored portfolio themes have weakened in 2026: Bitcoin is said to have fallen 30% this year and underperformed the S&P 500 over five years, while gold, silver, and Ethereum have also recently softened. Overall, the piece is a commentary on asset allocation and the limits of paper-based diversification, not a direct market catalyst.