best performing index in 3/1978

The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) had the highest return in March 1978 by a major index, returning 4.7%.

ASSETMONTH% RETURN
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
March 1978
4.66%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
March 1978
2.49%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
March 1978
2.05%