The S&P 500 (GSPC) had its best year between 1996 and 1999 in 1997, returning 31%.
| ASSET | YEAR | % RETURN |
|---|---|---|
the S&P 500 (GSPC) | 1996 | 20.26% |
the S&P 500 (GSPC) | 1997 | 31.01% |
the S&P 500 (GSPC) | 1998 | 26.67% |
the S&P 500 (GSPC) | 1999 | 19.53% |
