best performing commodity index 2008

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) had the highest return in 2008 by a commodity or major index, returning -33.8%.

ASSET YEAR % RETURN
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
2008
-33.84%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
2008
-38.47%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
2008
-40.58%