what is the best returning index in 1973

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) had the highest return in 1973 by a major index, returning -15.6%.

ASSET YEAR % RETURN
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
1973
-15.64%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
1973
-18.09%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
1973
-31.52%