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%