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The recent warning from a well‑known investor that the equity market is “in denial” has reignited debate over how we assess risk and value assets. Understanding the theoretical foundations of modern finance—especially the relationship between correlation, volatility, and diversification—helps quantitative traders separate hype from measurable risk and build strategies that are resilient when sentiment turns sour. The Psychology of Denial in Market Prices When participants collectively ignore warning signs, prices can drift far from fundamentals. This behavioral drift is not a new phenomenon; it is simply the market’s version of denial. In such periods, risk premia may compress, implied volatilities fall, and historical patterns of return‑to‑mean become muted....