what was the 5 year return on the nyse composite index?
stock performance graph the following performance graph compares the cumulative total return ( including dividends ) to the holders of our common stock from december 31 , 2002 through december 31 , 2007 , with the cumulative total returns of the nyse composite index , the ftse nareit composite reit index ( the 201call reit index 201d ) , the ftse nareit healthcare equity reit index ( the 201chealthcare reit index 201d ) and the russell 1000 index over the same period . the comparison assumes $ 100 was invested on december 31 , 2002 in our common stock and in each of the foregoing indices and assumes reinvestment of dividends , as applicable . we have included the nyse composite index in the performance graph because our common stock is listed on the nyse . we have included the other indices because we believe that they are either most representative of the industry in which we compete , or otherwise provide a fair basis for comparison with ventas , and are therefore particularly relevant to an assessment of our performance . the figures in the table below are rounded to the nearest dollar. .

|  | 12/31/2002 | 12/31/2003 | 12/31/2004 | 12/31/2005 | 12/31/2006 | 12/31/2007 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Ventas | $100 | $206 | $270 | $331 | $457 | $512 |
| NYSE Composite Index | $100 | $132 | $151 | $166 | $200 | $217 |
| All REIT Index | $100 | $138 | $181 | $196 | $262 | $215 |
| Healthcare REIT Index | $100 | $154 | $186 | $189 | $273 | $279 |
| Russell 1000 Index | $100 | $130 | $145 | $154 | $178 | $188 |

ventas nyse composite index all reit index healthcare reit index russell 1000 index .

nyse_composite_index = 217
common_stock = 100
percent_return = (nyse_composite_index - common_stock) / common_stock
answer = percent_return * 100