Known for the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, investor Robert Kiyosaki says major crises create opportunities to buy cheap assets and accumulate even more wealth.
As global markets remain under pressure from rising oil prices and tensions involving Iran and the United States, author and investor Robert Kiyosaki once again drew attention after warning about a possible major economic collapse between 2026 and 2027.
Known worldwide for the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Kiyosaki stated on X that investors will need to decide whether they will be destroyed by the crisis or take advantage of the opportunities created by it.
“A giant market crash may occur in 2026–2027. The next crash may turn out to be another Great Depression,” the investor wrote. “Will you be wiped out completely or will you be fortunate enough to take advantage of the opportunity?”
Kiyosaki Says He Became Richer During Previous Crises
The 78-year-old investor said he accumulated wealth precisely during major periods of economic turbulence, citing the crises of 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019, and 2022.
“In every market crash, I did not get poorer, I got richer,” he declared.
IN THIS COMING CRASh possibly a Grest Drpression…. Will you be “FU’CD UP or LU’CD UP.”
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) April 28, 2026
So far….in the crashes of 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019, 2022 I got richer not poorer.
And again in coming giant crash of 2026-27….I plan on growing richer not poorer.
I wish the same for…
According to Kiyosaki, periods of recession and sharp declines cause valuable assets to go “on sale.”
“In crashes, recessions, and depressions, great assets go on sale. Buy assets on sale and get richer,” he said.
Where Robert Kiyosaki Invests His Money
Kiyosaki stated that he does not invest in traditional stocks from the S&P 500, U.S. Treasury bonds, mutual funds, or ETFs.
“I do not invest in stocks such as the S&P 500, U.S. Treasury bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, nor do I keep cash savings,” he said.
According to him, his strategy follows the “KISS” rule — “Keep It Super Simple.”
MY APOLOGIES:
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) March 27, 2026
In my previous X I quoted futurists Nostradamus’ 1500 and Edgar Caycees 1940 prediction that a global economic crisi would begin in 2026.
A friend contacted me. He was upset with me because I stated I was going to richer during the 2026 crisis.
His problem was…
The investor also said he prefers assets that, according to him, cannot easily be manipulated by governments or central banks.
“Personally, if a bank or Wall Street can print money… I don’t want it,” he declared.
Among the assets cited by Kiyosaki are:
- oil;
- real estate;
- physical gold and silver;
- food production;
- Bitcoin;
- Ethereum.
He also claimed to own oil wells in Texas, raise Wagyu cattle (a Japanese breed famous for its meat), and rent approximately 1,500 residential units purchased through credit financing.
The Strategy Defended by Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki also cited legendary investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett as an example of someone prepared to take advantage of a possible market downturn.
According to him, Buffett sold billions of dollars in stocks and is holding around US$35 billion in cash while waiting for opportunities to buy cheap assets.
“Follow Buffett’s plan, hold cash, and prepare to buy real assets at very low prices… and get rich,” he stated.
Kiyosaki also mentioned predictions attributed to Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce regarding a possible collapse in 2026, although he acknowledged that he does not know whether it will actually happen.
“I could not believe that Nostradamus, in the 1500s, predicted a collapse in 2026, and that Edgar Cayce, in 1940, also predicted a collapse in 2026.”
“I do not know whether the 2026 prediction will come true… but if it does, I am certain that you and I will become richer… while millions will become poorer,” he concluded.