The author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', Robert Kiyosaki, has made statements regarding the risks associated with investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing the value of physical assets.
Kiyosaki's Warning About ETFs
Robert Kiyosaki warns investors that while ETFs simplify the investment process, they cannot replace owning physical assets. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), he compared ETFs to 'a picture of a gun for personal defense'. Kiyosaki stressed the importance of holding real Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin rather than their paper-backed counterparts.
Impact on the Gold Market
Kiyosaki's warning comes amid a report from the World Gold Council stating that physically backed gold ETFs saw $38 billion in net inflows during the first half of 2025, marking the strongest performance since 2020. North American and European investors accounted for the majority of the inflows, attracting a record $21 billion in North America.
Trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Amid the rising popularity of gold, Bitcoin ETFs ended a 12-day inflow streak, reporting outflows of $131.35 million, while Ethereum ETFs continued to attract $296.6 million in inflows, highlighting differing trends in the digital asset market.
Kiyosaki emphasizes to investors the need for diversification and risk assessment related to ETFs, urging the ownership of physical assets as a more reliable form of investment.
