How Do Countries Around the World Compensate for Equity Risk? | Visual Capitalist

How Do Countries Around the World Compensate for Equity Risk?

When investors purchase stocks internationally, they are exposed to additional risks. Companies may have higher volatility based on a country’s economic, political, and legal conditions. In exchange for taking on the additional risk, investors demand a higher return potential, known as an equity risk premium.

Which countries have the highest premiums? In this infographics, we explore equity risk premiums for countries around the world.

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