Best Investments You Could Have Made on Daba in 2025

2025 will be remembered as a breakout year for African markets—and especially for investors using Daba.

While global markets were volatile, several opportunities available directly on the Daba platform quietly delivered exceptional returns, ranging from triple-digit stock gains to stable bond income and well-managed portfolios.

Here’s a look at the 10 best-performing investments people could have made on Daba in 2025, ranked by category and performance.

1. Unilever Côte d’Ivoire (UNLC)

YTD return: +429%

Unilever Côte d’Ivoire was the standout performer of the year. For investors who held through the year, this was a textbook example of long-term value meeting market re-rating.

2. Alios Finance Côte d’Ivoire (SAFC)

YTD return: +364%

Alios Finance CI benefited from rising demand for structured financing and leasing solutions across West Africa. Strong balance sheet execution and improved profitability pushed the stock into triple-digit territory.

3. Air Liquide Côte d’Ivoire (SIVC)

YTD return: +243%

Air Liquide CI rewarded patient investors as industrial demand recovered and margins expanded. The stock’s steady fundamentals and defensive profile made its strong performance even more impressive.

4. Uniwax (UNXC)

YTD return: +216%

Uniwax’s resurgence reflected renewed confidence in local manufacturing and consumer demand. The stock became one of the strongest industrial plays on the BRVM in 2025.

All four stocks above were easily accessible via the Daba App, which allows users to invest directly in BRVM-listed companies.

5. BRVM Industrial Collection

YTD return: +106.89%

For investors who preferred diversification over single-stock selection, the BRVM Industrial Collection was a winning choice. By bundling top-performing manufacturing and industrial companies, this collection captured the sector’s explosive growth with reduced single-stock risk.

6. BRVM All-Share – Total Market Collection

YTD return: +78.90%

This collection tracked the overall strength of the BRVM in 2025. It offered broad market exposure across 45 companies, benefiting from strong gains in financials, consumer goods, and industrials.

7. BRVM Finance Collection

YTD return: +69.29%

Banks and financial services companies were major drivers of market performance in 2025. This collection allowed investors to benefit from rising profitability and improved asset quality across the sector.

All collections are available on the Daba App and are designed to make diversified investing simple and accessible.

8. Burkina Faso Treasury Bond (BAT 2025–2026)

Annual return: 7%

Not all top investments in 2025 were equities. Investors who purchased the Burkina Faso Treasury Bond locked in a stable 7% annual yield, backed by the state and payable at maturity. For conservative investors, this bond offered predictable income in CFA with low volatility.

9. Daba Croissance+ (Managed Fund)

YTD return: +31%

Daba Croissance+ stood out among managed portfolios. Designed for higher-risk investors, the fund actively allocates across stocks and other assets to capture growth opportunities. In 2025, this strategy paid off handsomely.

10. Daba Altitude (Managed Fund)

YTD return: +12%

Daba Altitude offered a more balanced approach, combining growth with risk management. Its performance showed that professional portfolio construction can deliver consistent results even in volatile markets.

Managed funds are tailored to investor risk profiles and can be discovered through a quick quiz on the Daba App.

Investing Smarter in 2026

Behind many of these winning investments was research, discipline, and access to the right tools.

Daba Pro provides weekly stock recommendations, market insights, and advanced analytics, while Daba Academy helps investors build strong foundations in African investing.

Missed out on these last year?

Don’t worry!

As 2026 starts, one lesson from 2025 is clear: the best opportunities are often closer than you think—if you know where to look.