sp500 index 1987

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) had the highest return in 1987 by a major index, returning 2.3%.

ASSETYEAR% RETURN
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
1987
2.31%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
1987
2.03%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
1987
-5.92%