Cliff Asness's ESS Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 78,656 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) worth $20.58 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in ESS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2025, adding 78,732 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 53,677 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Essex Property Trust (ESS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Essex Property Trust (ESS) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -23,632 | Reduce 23.10% | 78,656 | $261.68 |
| Q3 2025 | +78,732 | Add 334.23% | 102,288 | $262.49 |
| Q2 2025 | -39,398 | Reduce 62.58% | 23,556 | $283.39 |
| Q1 2025 | +56,214 | Add 834.04% | 62,954 | $306.57 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,704 | Reduce 28.63% | 6,740 | $284.18 |
| Q3 2024 | +4,283 | Add 82.99% | 9,444 | $294.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -105 | Reduce 1.99% | 5,161 | $272.21 |
| Q1 2024 | +924 | Add 21.28% | 5,266 | $244.45 |
| Q4 2023 | -5,366 | Reduce 55.27% | 4,342 | $247.95 |
| Q3 2023 | -17,407 | Reduce 64.20% | 9,708 | $212.09 |
| Q2 2023 | -14,360 | Reduce 34.62% | 27,115 | $234.30 |
| Q1 2023 | -48,950 | Reduce 54.13% | 41,475 | $206.02 |
| Q4 2022 | +74,722 | Add 475.85% | 90,425 | $210.85 |
| Q3 2022 | -748 | Reduce 4.55% | 15,703 | $240.34 |
| Q2 2022 | +7,549 | Add 84.80% | 16,451 | $259.56 |
| Q1 2022 | +1,899 | Add 27.12% | 8,902 | $345.43 |
| Q4 2021 | -493 | Reduce 6.58% | 7,003 | $351.85 |
| Q3 2021 | -3,569 | Reduce 32.25% | 7,496 | $319.77 |
| Q2 2021 | +8,060 | Add 268.22% | 11,065 | $300.05 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,579 | Reduce 54.36% | 3,005 | $271.88 |
| Q4 2020 | -17,028 | Reduce 72.12% | 6,584 | $234.66 |
| Q3 2020 | -53,677 | Reduce 69.45% | 23,612 | $200.79 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,367 | Add 1.80% | 77,289 | $227.11 |
| Q1 2020 | +11,021 | Add 16.98% | 75,922 | $220.24 |
| Q4 2019 | +24,780 | Add 61.76% | 64,901 | $300.86 |
| Q3 2019 | +3,013 | Add 8.12% | 40,121 | $326.66 |
| Q2 2019 | -280 | Reduce 0.75% | 37,108 | $291.93 |
| Q1 2019 | +7,550 | Add 25.30% | 37,388 | $289.24 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,654 | Reduce 10.91% | 29,838 | $245.22 |
| Q3 2018 | -1,981 | Reduce 5.58% | 33,492 | $246.72 |
| Q2 2018 | -13,178 | Reduce 27.09% | 35,473 | $239.08 |
| Q1 2018 | +2,530 | Add 5.49% | 48,651 | $240.67 |
| Q4 2017 | +7,768 | Add 20.25% | 46,121 | $241.37 |
| Q3 2017 | +5,974 | Add 18.45% | 38,353 | $254.03 |
| Q2 2017 | -2,311 | Reduce 6.66% | 32,379 | $257.27 |
| Q1 2017 | -7,780 | Reduce 18.32% | 34,690 | $231.54 |
| Q4 2016 | -2,536 | Reduce 5.63% | 42,470 | $232.49 |
| Q3 2016 | +2,079 | Add 4.84% | 45,006 | $222.70 |
| Q2 2016 | -3,729 | Reduce 7.99% | 42,927 | $228.08 |
| Q1 2016 | -2,336 | Reduce 4.77% | 46,656 | $233.86 |
| Q4 2015 | -1,232 | Reduce 2.45% | 48,992 | $239.41 |
| Q3 2015 | -1,851 | Reduce 3.55% | 50,224 | $223.42 |
| Q2 2015 | -2,738 | Reduce 5.00% | 52,075 | $212.50 |
| Q1 2015 | +8,800 | Add 19.13% | 54,813 | $229.91 |
| Q4 2014 | +15,825 | Add 52.42% | 46,013 | $206.59 |
| Q3 2014 | -37,339 | Reduce 55.29% | 30,188 | $178.75 |
| Q2 2014 | +51,105 | Add 311.20% | 67,527 | $184.90 |
| Q1 2014 | +4,209 | Add 34.46% | 16,422 | $170.08 |
| Q4 2013 | +3,600 | Add 41.80% | 12,213 | $143.54 |
| Q3 2013 | -509 | Reduce 5.58% | 8,613 | $147.68 |
| Q2 2013 | +9,122 | Add 0.00% | 9,122 | $158.96 |
| Q4 2012 | +8,722 | Add 0.00% | 8,722 | $146.64 |
Cliff Asness's Essex Property Trust Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) in Q4 2012, acquiring 8,722 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) was in Q3 2025, adding 102,288 shares worth $26.85 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 78,656 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS), valued at approximately $20.58 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) was 102,288 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.