sp500 index quarterly returns for 2008

The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) had the best quarter in 2008 by a major index in Q2 2008, returning -0.6%.

ASSET QUARTER % RETURN
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
Q1 2008
-14.12%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q1 2008
-9.9%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
Q1 2008
-7.53%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
Q2 2008
-7.47%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q2 2008
-3.5%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
Q2 2008
-0.59%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q3 2008
-8.64%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
Q3 2008
-8.02%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
Q3 2008
-4.35%
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
Q4 2008
-24%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
Q4 2008
-22.41%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
Q4 2008
-19.09%