AngloGold Ashanti (AU) had the highest return between 1996 and 2002 by a US stock, returning 6,493,225%.

ASSET	YEARS	% RETURN
AngloGold Ashanti (AU)	1996-2002	6,493,225%
Houston American Energy (HUSA)	1996-2002	89,885.03%
Flexible Solutions International (FSI)	1996-2002	56,492.16%
Inuvo (INUV)	1996-2002	17,677.78%
ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (HYFT)	1996-2002	17,042.86%
Inseego (INSG)	1996-2002	16,066.67%
ProPhase Labs (PRPH)	1996-2002	7,771.57%
Insmed (INSM)	1996-2002	6,607.32%
Quantum (QMCO)	1996-2002	5,645.95%
Xcel Brands (XELB)	1996-2002	3,400%
NVR (NVR)	1996-2002	3,227.39%
Versus Systems Inc. (VS)	1996-2002	1,900%
Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM)	1996-2002	1,738.44%
Safehold (SAFE)	1996-2002	1,460.66%
Forward Air (FWRD)	1996-2002	1,432.59%
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)	1996-2002	1,418.96%
Meritage (MTH)	1996-2002	1,401.47%
Escalade (ESCA)	1996-2002	1,386.24%
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)	1996-2002	1,344.64%
Pool (POOL)	1996-2002	1,307.68%
Jabil Circuit (JBL)	1996-2002	1,133.27%
New England Realty Associates (NEN)	1996-2002	1,123.15%
Daktronics (DAKT)	1996-2002	1,089.19%
American Woodmark (AMWD)	1996-2002	1,031.95%
Hallador Energy (HNRG)	1996-2002	1,020.7%