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Matt Smith @ Crisis InvestingDoug Casey's Crisis Investing
Followers47,491
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)33K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#20 Finance Bestsellers
Recommended by58
New recommenders, 30 days+5
Recommends21
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

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Matt Smith @ Crisis Investing

46,50047,00047,50048,00048,500 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 47,491

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Matt Smith @ Crisis Investing

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