worst index 2012

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) had the lowest return in 2012 by a major index, returning 7.3%.

ASSET YEAR % RETURN
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
2012
7.26%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
2012
13.29%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
2012
13.63%