FACTBOX: Dow posts third-worst year ever in 2008

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished 2008 down 33.8 percent, marking its third-worst year in history.

Below is a list of the ten worst years for the index.

Year Pct Change

1931 -52.67

1907 -37.73

2008 -33.84

1930 -33.77

1920 -32.90

1937 -32.82