best performing index in last 5 years

The S&P 500 (GSPC) has had the highest return between August 23, 2020 and August 23, 2025 by a major index, returning 89.2%.

ASSET DATE % RETURN
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
8/23/2020 - 8/23/2025
89.2%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
8/23/2020 - 8/23/2025
87.75%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
8/23/2020 - 8/23/2025
62.52%