what is the best returning index from january 1970 to december 1972

The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) had the highest return between January 1, 1970 and December 31, 1972 by a major index, returning 33.7%.

ASSET DATE % RETURN
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
1/1/1970 - 12/31/1972
33.73%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
1/1/1970 - 12/31/1972
28.36%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
1/1/1970 - 12/31/1972
26.94%