It has been a roller-coaster ride for investors thus far this year.
Stock markets crashed swiftly in March as the COVID-19 infection and death rates worsened, only to witness a strong rebound as the situation eased slightly due to lockdowns and border closures.
With the second wave of infections hitting countries such as Japan, South Korea and the US, already weakened economies are at risk of suffering another major hit.
Back in Singapore, our Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has declined by around 16.6% year to date.
Many industries have been badly hit by the virus and are still struggling to pick up the pieces.
However, amidst the carnage, there have been bright spots.
Some companies have not only weathered the storm but have also done significantly better during this tough period.
Here are four companies that managed to outperform the STI this year.
