Goldman Sachs Research predicted that American stocks would have the fourth consecutive year of gains in 2026 after the S&P 500 produced a return of 18% in 2025 and 25% in 2024. The experts are predicting a total return of 12% in 2026 for the S&P 500 due to a healthy economy and easing of interest rates by the Fed. The Motley Fool reported that the S&P 500 was up 1.4% in January, which could be a powerful indicator of what’s in store in 2026, as a positive January over the last 40 years has led to an average full-year return of 15%.
While these outlets are positive about the outlook for the stock market in 2026, there’s one personal finance expert who isn’t as optimistic. Robert Kiyosaki, the popular author, believes that a crash is imminent. We reviewed Kiyosaki’s stock market advice over the years to determine whether it holds merit in 2026.
