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In the actual process-I mean, the process that qualifies as such within the sprawling, opaque bureaucratic hive-the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a day marked by the meaningless chronology of November 13 reveals nothing more than the continued inflation of a shadowy figure-HoldCo, now holding a stake valued at approximately $116.32 million-though whether this figure meaningfully represents something tangible, or merely a fragment of the endless, recursive game, remains open to question. It is, after all, the third quarter, a period that mirrors the cyclical rise and inevitable fall, yet also a testament to the insatiable appetite for accumulating holdings, as if such acts could somehow alter the relentless, creeping entropy of the financial universe.

In my humble experience as a stock market aficionado, I have traversed the familiar realms of mutual funds and their charming cousins-exchange-traded funds. They are the reliable steeds of investment: simple, low-maintenance, and economical, allowing shareholders to revel in pursuits far nobler than mere financial maneuvers. Yet, after nearly two decades penning my thoughts as an analyst for The CORP-DEPO, the time has arrived to unfurl the sails of curiosity and explore the forgotten isles of the stock world-those enigmatic equities that linger in the shadows, waiting for the daring to uncover them. Join me, if you will, on this audacious expedition.

But hold the tears! If you peer beneath the gleaming surface, you’ll see that most stocks are not the lunatic inflated balloons they appear to be. Just a handful of tech giants-those greedy goblins gobbling up AI profits-are skewing the S&P’s valuation straight to the moon. Remove those monsters from the equation, and suddenly the index looks more Victorian modest-more in line with what sane folks would call “normal.” Meanwhile, the rest of the market-more sensible and less obsessed with robots-hides quietly below its long-term average, like a shy child hiding behind the curtains. That makes investments in the underdog ETFs, like the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO 1.15%) or the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO 0.71%), whisper sweet promises of opportunity with a mischievous twinkle.