best performing nikkei index 1986

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) had the highest return in 1986 by a major index, returning 22.6%.

ASSET YEAR % RETURN
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
1986
22.58%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
1986
14.62%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
1986
7.32%