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Francophone West Africa (8 nations) · BRVM

BRVM Composite

Last close 527.23 up +54.04% year to date
Exchange BRVM Francophone West Africa (8 nations)
Source BRVM (brvm.org), close 21 Oct 2026; YTD 54.04% is as of 16 Oct (no newer YTD published) 3 November 2026, 11:39
Updated 4 hours ago · Prices updated weekly. Not real-time. Not investment advice.

About the exchange

The only fully integrated regional exchange in Africa, serving eight WAEMU countries from Abidjan under a single regulator.

Francophone West Africa (8 nations) equity coverage

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Weekly Pulse

African Equities Weekly Review: Ghana Consolidates After Blistering Rally, Markets Mixed

Ghana's stock exchange cooled after a blistering rally, even as African equities post some of the strongest returns worldwide in 2026.

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BRVM financial market illustration showing West African stock charts, CFA franc imagery and a regional map.
Exchange indeces

BRVM Market Brief: West Africa's Regional Exchange Holds Steady Amid Consolidation

The BRVM Composite Index rebounded to 485.43 points in early August after a period of profit-taking. Telecommunications and public services remain among the strongest-performing sectors as investors reassess valuations across West Africa's regional exchange.

1 min read

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Exchange indeces

BRVM Market Brief: West Africa's Regional Exchange Holds Firm Amid Market Consolidation

The BRVM Composite Index edged higher in early August after investors returned following a period of profit-taking. Discover what the latest performance reveals about West Africa's regional stock market and investment outlook.

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BRVM Composite Index at approximately 201.4 with a modern Abidjan financial-market scene, a map of the eight WAEMU countries, and rising market graphics representing Francophone We
African Equities

The BRVM at 201: Understanding Francophone West Africa's Regional Stock Exchange

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières serves eight West African nations on a single currency. With the composite at around 201.4 and steady institutional interest, it is among the most overlooked equity markets on the continent.

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Weekly Pulse

The Weekly Pulse: June 30 – July 4, 2026

Palm oil extends its run to $940/t, robusta coffee firms on Ugandan and Cameroonian supply concerns, and the BRVM Composite holds near 201.

1 min read

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Updated 4 hours ago · Prices updated weekly. Not real-time. Not investment advice.