Then the idea would be to grab a shelf company as an investment...

Then the idea would be to grab a shelf company as an investment company and use it to run a CF? And buy up 'el cheapo' shares?
That could be doable.And the CF investors would be on a good bet, I reckon. Regrettably,I haven't got deep pockets-like many of us, I suspect. Otherwise, I'd be adding to my position at these levels.

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