Is It Time to Buy Gold? Samer Choucair Offers a Strategic Reading After Robert Kiyosaki”s Predictions
Robert Kiyosaki standing before gold bullion, holding "Rich Dad Poor Dad," predicting gold at 35,000 dollars — yet saying he won't buy right now. Investment entrepreneur Samer Choucair said this paradox is precisely the lesson investors need to absorb, explaining that the debate Kiyosaki rekindled around gold's future reopens the precious metals investment file, but the smart investor doesn't build decisions on predictions alone, but on a long-term strategy and balanced risk management.
He added that Kiyosaki, who appeared in a widely circulated video on social media platforms, renewed his conviction that gold could reach 35,000 dollars per ounce after what he described as "the biggest bubble crash in history," but simultaneously announced he won't currently buy despite prices retreating from the historic peak that recorded roughly 5,530 dollars per ounce.
He explained that this raises an important question for investors in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf: is it better to wait for the expected collapse, or start building considered investment positions now?
*Samer Choucair: Kiyosaki's Philosophy Rests on Timing, Not Just Predictions*
Choucair noted that the video, which spread through specialized economic accounts including "Al Arabiya Business" on TikTok, showed that Kiyosaki hasn't changed his conviction toward gold and silver as safe havens, but focused this time on market entry timing.
He added that Kiyosaki confirmed he's waiting for clearer technical signals before buying, after prices retreated roughly 1,600 dollars from their historic highs, reflecting his philosophy of not chasing high prices, even while convinced the upward trend will continue over the long term.
Choucair said this vision reflects an investment school considering gold and silver wealth protection tools during financial crises and paper asset bubble explosions, but the investor always needs to assess their own circumstances and not simply repeat others' predictions.
*Samer Choucair: Gold's Price Correction Doesn't Cancel the Long-Term Trend*
Choucair explained that gold prices are currently trading between 4,000 and 4,100 dollars per ounce, after exceeding 5,500 dollars in January 2026, affirming that this decline represents a natural correction following a strong upward wave fueled by geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and rising central bank purchases.
He added that many global financial institutions, including JP Morgan, expect gold could potentially reach roughly 6,000 dollars by end of 2026, while the 35,000 dollar scenario Kiyosaki discusses remains tied to a comprehensive repricing of the global financial system occurring, not a short-term expectation.
He affirmed that investors must distinguish between long-term scenarios and daily decisions, noting that gold isn't a quick speculation tool, but represents an effective means for protecting investment portfolios from sharp volatility and high inflation.
*Samer Choucair: Gold Is a Portfolio Protection Element, Not the Only Investment*
Choucair said that building a strong investment portfolio requires viewing gold as part of an integrated system, not the sole investment destination.
He explained that he recommends allocating between 10% and 20% of total investment portfolio to gold, with the goal of providing long-term protection, not achieving quick speculative profits.
He added that historical experience has proven that gold was always one of the most important safe havens during financial crises, but the best purchase times are usually during correction and decline periods, not when prices are recording historic highs.
He stressed the importance of purchasing gold from trusted sources, whether in the form of certified bullion or through ETFs, while avoiding purchasing gold jewelry for investment purposes due to high manufacturing costs and associated fees.
He affirmed that gold gives investors the stability element, while Vision 2030 offers growth opportunities in mining, renewable energy, logistics, and technology sectors, making combining both investment types more effective than settling for one alone.
*Samer Choucair: Saudi Mining Gives Investors Opportunities Beyond Buying Gold*
Choucair noted that the discussion about gold shouldn't be limited to global prices, explaining that Saudi Arabia possesses massive mineral wealth, and that developing the mining sector represents one of Vision 2030's main axes, targeting increasing its GDP contribution and diversifying the economy.
He added that Ma'aden expansions and mining projects in areas such as Mahad Dahab and others open direct and indirect investment opportunities for investors, whether within the mining sector itself or in related industries.
He explained that the Saudi investor can benefit from this sector through several means, encompassing purchasing certified bullion and gold coins, investing in gold ETFs, participating in local and global mining company stocks, in addition to benefiting from gold pledge services for obtaining liquidity without exiting the investment asset.
*Samer Choucair: The 2026 Strategy Rests on Protection and Growth Together*
Choucair affirmed that successful investment during 2026 doesn't depend on waiting for the collapse scenario Kiyosaki discusses, but on building a flexible portfolio achieving balance between security and growth opportunities.
He explained that this strategy rests on three main pillars: first, allocating an appropriate portion of assets to gold and silver as wealth protection tools; second, investing in sectors Vision 2030 is leading within the Kingdom; and third, committing to investment discipline and avoiding decisions built on fear or greed.
He added that gold has proven throughout history its ability to preserve value, but stressed simultaneously that building wealth isn't achieved by relying on a single asset, but through diversifying investments and benefiting from the major economic shifts the Kingdom is experiencing.
*Samer Choucair: Building Wealth Needs a Strategy, Not Chasing Trends*
He concluded by affirming that the debate Kiyosaki sparked should be an opportunity to reassess investment strategies, not a reason for making hasty decisions.
Choucair said that the investor in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states today has a unique opportunity to combine capital protection through gold, and benefiting from the opportunities Vision 2030 creates in mining, industry, technology, energy, and non-oil sectors.
He added that successful investment decisions are built on far-sighted vision, not media noise, affirming that genuine wealth is made by the investor who combines patience, discipline, and the ability to seize opportunities at the right time.