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Airtel Africa (LSE: AAF) is the top-performing FTSE 100 stock in my portfolio currently and it’s already gained a further 10% this month.
Another one of my favourites, albeit nowhere near the top, is GSK (LSE: GSK). After months of declines, the healthcare group has been making a recovery. It’s up an impressive 11.6% over the past month.
They’re very different companies but both offer unique qualities, each helping to bolster my portfolio in their own way.
An unexpected growth opportunity
As an investor who prefers the safety of defensive income stocks, Airtel Africa is an odd choice for me. The telecoms provider operates in what many would consider risky areas on the African continent.
However, the risk has paid off. Up almost 200% in the past year, the stock is outshining even the largest S&P 500 tech giants in my portfolio.
Sadly, the growth may not be…


