Real Investors Don’t Buy ETFs – Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki, the outspoken author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is once again stirring debate in the investment world.
In his latest remarks, he dismissed exchange-traded funds as “for losers” while praising President Donald Trump’s August executive order that opens U.S. retirement plans to alternative assets, including Bitcoin.
Backing Trump, Rejecting ETFs
Kiyosaki hailed Trump’s policy shift as a move that “treats investors like adults,” arguing that it increases the value of assets he has long championed — gold, silver, Bitcoin, and real estate. He insisted that disciplined investors willing to put in the work should embrace the change, while those unwilling to study should stick with traditional products like mutual funds and ETFs.
The executive order could, in theory, allow 401(k) savers to diversify into crypto, private equity, and other alternative holdings. But legal experts warn that employers may hesitate, as lawsuits tied to retirement portfolios remain a risk despite federal backing.
Bitcoin ETFs Defy Criticism With Heavy Inflows
Ironically, Kiyosaki’s ETF criticism comes as Bitcoin-linked funds continue to thrive. On Tuesday alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $292 million in net inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the charge with $209 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with nearly $46 million.
So far in September, Bitcoin ETFs have seen $3.14 billion in inflows, pushing their combined assets to nearly $154 billion. Ethereum products, by contrast, recorded $62 million in outflows on the same day.
Bitcoin’s Market Performance
The strong appetite for ETFs mirrors Bitcoin’s broader momentum. The cryptocurrency is up 25% year-to-date and recently traded above $116,000, underscoring the impact of fresh institutional and retail capital flowing into the market.
For Kiyosaki, though, the lesson remains unchanged: he believes real wealth comes from holding tangible assets directly, not through financial wrappers. Trump’s order, in his view, simply validates that approach.
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