The Deep Dive (Exclusive Podcast):
What Exactly is Country Risk?

  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Intermediate to advanced
  • Study time:
    30 minutes
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Course overview
This episode of The Deep Dive Podcast explores country risk specifically through the lens of equity investing. We go beyond sovereign debt and delve into how political instability, regulatory shifts, and macroeconomic volatility can affect company valuations, earnings forecasts, and investor sentiment across borders. Whether you're analyzing a frontier-market bank, a global mining company, or a multinational with regional exposure, understanding country risk is essential.

We also cover how analysts incorporate risk premia into discount rates, equity risk premiums, and narrative adjustments. This is your guide to integrating sovereign-level risk into bottom-up stock analysis.

What's included?

  • 1 podcast
  • Country risk isn’t just for bondholders—this episode reveals how it shapes equity valuations, investor behavior, and cross-border stock selection.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who should watch this playlist? 

Tailored for equity investors, analysts, and portfolio managers, this episode unpacks how to factor country risk into company-level valuations. It’s ideal for anyone analyzing multinational firms, emerging market stocks, or global exposure in their equity portfolios.

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Geoff Robinson
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Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 8x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 10x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner. He brings this passion to TheInvestmentAnalyst.com. 
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