Chris Davis's ESS Position Overview
Chris Davis (via Davis Selected Advisers) currently holds 16,511 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) worth $4.32 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chris Davis has maintained a long-term strategic position in ESS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2024, adding 33,451 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2013, reducing 152,492 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chris Davis's Essex Property Trust (ESS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Essex Property Trust (ESS) Trades by Chris Davis
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -440 | Reduce 2.60% | 16,511 | $261.68 |
| Q3 2025 | -11,590 | Reduce 40.61% | 16,951 | $267.66 |
| Q2 2025 | +810 | Add 2.92% | 28,541 | $283.40 |
| Q1 2025 | -5,510 | Reduce 16.58% | 27,731 | $306.57 |
| Q4 2024 | -210 | Reduce 0.63% | 33,241 | $285.44 |
| Q3 2024 | +33,451 | New Buy | 33,451 | $295.42 |
| Q2 2024 | -46,311 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -9,440 | Reduce 16.93% | 46,311 | $244.81 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,440 | Reduce 2.52% | 55,751 | $247.94 |
| Q3 2023 | -11,030 | Reduce 16.17% | 57,191 | $212.09 |
| Q2 2023 | +3,190 | Add 4.91% | 68,221 | $234.30 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,870 | Add 8.09% | 65,031 | $209.14 |
| Q4 2022 | +8,870 | Add 17.29% | 60,161 | $211.92 |
| Q2 2022 | +1,770 | Add 3.57% | 51,291 | $261.51 |
| Q1 2022 | +710 | Add 1.45% | 49,521 | $345.49 |
| Q4 2021 | -5,560 | Reduce 10.23% | 48,811 | $352.24 |
| Q3 2021 | -16,590 | Reduce 23.38% | 54,371 | $319.75 |
| Q2 2021 | -10,500 | Reduce 12.89% | 70,961 | $300.01 |
| Q1 2021 | +13,460 | Add 19.79% | 81,461 | $271.84 |
| Q4 2020 | -1,590 | Reduce 2.28% | 68,001 | $237.42 |
| Q3 2020 | +1,240 | Add 1.81% | 69,591 | $200.79 |
| Q2 2020 | +320 | Add 0.47% | 68,351 | $229.17 |
| Q1 2020 | +3,980 | Add 6.21% | 68,031 | $220.24 |
| Q4 2019 | -4,300 | Reduce 6.29% | 64,051 | $300.85 |
| Q3 2019 | +1,760 | Add 2.64% | 68,351 | $326.65 |
| Q2 2019 | -1,900 | Reduce 2.77% | 66,591 | $291.93 |
| Q1 2019 | +130 | Add 0.19% | 68,491 | $289.24 |
| Q4 2018 | +4,489 | Add 7.03% | 68,361 | $245.21 |
| Q3 2018 | -1,274 | Reduce 1.96% | 63,872 | $246.71 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,820 | Add 7.99% | 65,146 | $239.06 |
| Q1 2018 | -23,110 | Reduce 27.70% | 60,326 | $240.68 |
| Q4 2017 | +160 | Add 0.19% | 83,436 | $241.37 |
| Q3 2017 | +140 | Add 0.17% | 83,276 | $254.03 |
| Q2 2017 | -115 | Reduce 0.14% | 83,136 | $257.27 |
| Q1 2017 | +219 | Add 0.26% | 83,251 | $231.53 |
| Q4 2016 | +1,324 | Add 1.62% | 83,032 | $232.50 |
| Q3 2016 | +1 | Add 0.00% | 81,708 | $222.70 |
| Q2 2016 | +16,743 | Add 25.77% | 81,707 | $228.10 |
| Q1 2016 | +5,279 | Add 8.84% | 64,964 | $233.85 |
| Q4 2015 | +5,026 | Add 9.20% | 59,685 | $239.41 |
| Q3 2015 | -14,965 | Reduce 21.49% | 54,659 | $223.42 |
| Q2 2015 | -29,982 | Reduce 30.10% | 69,624 | $212.50 |
| Q1 2015 | +12,637 | Add 14.53% | 99,606 | $229.90 |
| Q4 2014 | -3,741 | Reduce 4.12% | 86,969 | $206.60 |
| Q3 2014 | -41,534 | Reduce 31.41% | 90,710 | $178.75 |
| Q2 2014 | -52,508 | Reduce 28.42% | 132,244 | $184.91 |
| Q1 2014 | -55,255 | Reduce 23.02% | 184,752 | $170.05 |
| Q4 2013 | +6,108 | Add 2.61% | 240,007 | $143.51 |
| Q3 2013 | -152,492 | Reduce 39.47% | 233,899 | $147.70 |
| Q2 2013 | +386,391 | Add 0.00% | 386,391 | $158.92 |
Chris Davis's Essex Property Trust Investment FAQs
Chris Davis first purchased Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 386,391 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chris Davis has held Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chris Davis's largest addition to Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) was in Q2 2013, adding 386,391 shares worth $61.4 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Chris Davis's firm, Davis Selected Advisers, owns 16,511 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS), valued at approximately $4.32 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) represents approximately 0.02% of Chris Davis's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chris Davis's peak holding in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) was 386,391 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.