Now that 2012 is coming to a close, let’s take a look at how equity indices around the globe performed. Germany’s DAX took the prize for the largest percentage gain while the Shanghai Composite in China churned out a small gain to close the year positive.

  • S&P 500: +12%
  • DAX: +29%
  • Shanghai Composite: +3%
  • Nikkei 225: +23%
  • Eurostoxx 50: +11%

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