Best-selling author and investor Robert Kiyosaki posted on X on Tuesday, June 9, arguing that many traders hold 'de-worsified' portfolios rather than diversified ones. Kiyosaki stated that holdings in gold, Bitcoin, real estate via ETFs and REITs constitute a single 'paper asset class' despite appearing diversified. The post follows a year in which Bitcoin crashed 30% in 2026 and gold turned red year-to-date after earlier gains, raising questions about the performance of Kiyosaki's preferred investment strategy.
In the X post, the 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' writer explained that even holding his favored investments such as gold, Bitcoin, or real estate via exchange-traded funds and real estate investment trusts constitutes 'de-worsification' and not diversification. Kiyosaki wrote that many people believe they are diversified but have all their assets in one class — the paper asset class. The author offered few insights into the specifics of his thinking beyond naming the issue.
Kiyosaki Defines Real Assets as Holdings Under Direct Custody
Kiyosaki explained his own strategy in the X post, stating he prefers holding 'real assets' — a type he described as holdings he can 'own, touch, feel, control' and that are in his custody rather than an ETF's. The author stated he accepts higher costs and a greater time investment as drawbacks of this approach. Kiyosaki positioned the fact the strategy requires more knowledge as a benefit, saying 'I learn more because I have to study more.'
He closed the post by describing the framework as his 'paranoid-self investing' and positioned his approach as 'diversification' and utilizing intermediaries as 'de-worsification.' Kiyosaki wrote: 'Just my paranoid-self investing. My choice. What is your choice? Diversification or De-worsification?'
Bitcoin and Gold Performance Declined in 2026
The 'Robert Kiyosaki portfolio' has been increasingly contentious in 2026. After years of advancing, both Bitcoin and gold suffered significant slowdowns in recent months. Bitcoin crashed 30% in 2026 and underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 stock market index in the last five years.
Gold turned red year-to-date and suffered a severe decline relative to its highs earlier in the year, though it remains ahead in longer timeframes. Silver and Ethereum — Kiyosaki's other often-mentioned investments — performed similarly. The author's remaining top assets to own include real estate, Wagyu beef farms, and cash-generating businesses.
FAQ
What did Robert Kiyosaki say on Tuesday, June 9?
Robert Kiyosaki posted on X on Tuesday, June 9, stating that many traders hold 'de-worsified' portfolios rather than diversified ones. He argued that holdings in gold, Bitcoin, real estate via ETFs and REITs constitute a single 'paper asset class' despite appearing diversified.
How did Bitcoin perform in 2026 according to Kiyosaki's portfolio?
Bitcoin crashed 30% in 2026 and underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 stock market index in the last five years. Gold turned red year-to-date after earlier gains, and silver and Ethereum performed similarly.
