best performing commodity index 2001

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) had the highest return in 2001 by a commodity or major index, returning -7.1%.

ASSET YEAR % RETURN
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
2001
-7.1%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
2001
-13.04%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
2001
-21.17%