Is it possible to nest AE layers?

Hi all,
I've always wondered why you can't do this or it hasn't been brought in... but then maybe I'm really missing something.
I would have thought it would be really useful to be able to nest layers. For instance, put layers 5 to 9 into a folder or 'superlayer' (TM) this could be opened up or minimised in a similar fashion to the folders in the project window.
The time when I'd love to be able to do this is when I need to attach a single matte to multiple layers, but it could also be useful for effects.
I realise the normal way to do this is to make a pre-comp but sometimes it's just so handy to be able to tweak things without having to change comps.
Any thoughts?

Thanks guys.
Yes, I realise that's what Precomps achieve. Sometimes however, I personally find it useful not to have to many PreComps or levels of PreComps in a main composition. Also when I PreComp a bunch of layers thier relative in and out points aren't as immediately visable as they would be if a group of layers could be opened and closed in the main comp.
Sorry, I'm probably not explaining myself . Imagine a function a bit like 'shy' but it would open and close a group of layers, and the group itself acting as if it was a PreComp I guess is what I'm trying to say.
The idea of having 2 timelines visible is fantastic, and would help me out. Thanks for that.
Currently if I need to tweak a PreComp but view the result in the Main Comp, I open 2 comp windows. Unfortunately when I go to the PreComp my feed to my broadcast monitor also changes.
The 2 timeline idea should ease this. If I lock a single comp window.
Thanks.

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