russell index 1000 between 2000 and 2010

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) had the highest return between 2000 and 2010 by a major index, returning 1.1%.

ASSET YEARS % RETURN
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
2000-2010
1.08%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
2000-2010
-14.4%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
2000-2010
-36.63%