Explained | Why the rich are getting richer during COVID-19

A Financial Times' list of businesses that performed well during the COVID-19 pandemic suggests, in terms of equity value-added, several big and established companies prospered despite the tough conditions, in turn, adding to the wealth of their owners.

But how do these large corporations maintain dominant positions while small and medium enterprises struggle to stay afloat?

Watch this edition of the Explained series to find out why rich continue to get richer during pandemics.