# Are Index Funds Making the Market “Irrational”?

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Podcast: [Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motley-fool-hidden-gems-investing-1015621)
Published: 2026-07-06T20:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Matt, Rachel, and Jon talk about SK Hynix’s upcoming U.S. IPO, explaining what high-bandwidth memory is and which companies could potentially benefit from the company’s IPO proceeds. The Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing team then tackles two questions from the mailbag. The first relates to SpaceX and ETFs. The second talks about how ETFs and index funds have potentially changed the structure of the stock market. Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -High bandwidth memory for AI -SK Hynix’s U.S. IPO -What happens with ETFs when companies go public? -How ETFs and Index Funds influence markets -Rational vs irrational stock prices Companies discussed: SK Hynix (SKHY), Micron (MU), Samsung, Nvidia (NVDA), ASML (ASML), Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX), ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR), Fundrise Innovation Fund (VCX) Host: Jon Quast Guests: Matt Frankel, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised…

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