Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s ESS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 131,966 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) worth $31.94 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in ESS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 222,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 234,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Essex Property Trust (ESS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Essex Property Trust (ESS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +131,966 | New Buy | 131,966 | $242.00 |
| Q2 2024 | -64,026 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,700 | Reduce 2.59% | 64,026 | $244.81 |
| Q4 2023 | +22,900 | Add 53.47% | 65,726 | $247.94 |
| Q3 2023 | +42,826 | New Buy | 42,826 | $212.09 |
| Q1 2023 | -229,726 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +199,500 | Add 660.03% | 229,726 | $0.21 |
| Q3 2022 | -143,300 | Reduce 82.58% | 30,226 | $242.24 |
| Q2 2022 | +112,000 | Add 182.04% | 173,526 | $261.51 |
| Q1 2022 | +61,526 | New Buy | 61,526 | $345.48 |
| Q3 2021 | -62,226 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -16,200 | Reduce 20.66% | 62,226 | $300.00 |
| Q1 2021 | -37,700 | Reduce 32.46% | 78,426 | $271.84 |
| Q4 2020 | -173,300 | Reduce 59.88% | 116,126 | $237.42 |
| Q3 2020 | -36,803 | Reduce 11.28% | 289,426 | $200.79 |
| Q2 2020 | -234,400 | Reduce 41.81% | 326,229 | $229.17 |
| Q1 2020 | -207,725 | Reduce 27.04% | 560,629 | $220.24 |
| Q4 2019 | -149,546 | Reduce 16.29% | 768,354 | $300.86 |
| Q3 2019 | +39,674 | Add 4.52% | 917,900 | $326.65 |
| Q2 2019 | +86,426 | Add 10.92% | 878,226 | $291.93 |
| Q1 2019 | +9,874 | Add 1.26% | 791,800 | $289.24 |
| Q4 2018 | +128,200 | Add 19.61% | 781,926 | $245.21 |
| Q3 2018 | +25,100 | Add 3.99% | 653,726 | $246.71 |
| Q2 2018 | +222,800 | Add 54.90% | 628,626 | $239.07 |
| Q1 2018 | -58,300 | Reduce 12.56% | 405,826 | $240.68 |
| Q4 2017 | +103,369 | Add 28.65% | 464,126 | $241.37 |
| Q3 2017 | +109,857 | Add 43.79% | 360,757 | $254.03 |
| Q2 2017 | +136,900 | Add 120.09% | 250,900 | $257.27 |
| Q1 2017 | +107,000 | Add 1528.57% | 114,000 | $231.53 |
| Q4 2016 | -9,500 | Reduce 57.58% | 7,000 | $232.57 |
| Q3 2016 | -10,700 | Reduce 39.34% | 16,500 | $222.73 |
| Q2 2016 | -191,100 | Reduce 87.54% | 27,200 | $228.09 |
| Q1 2016 | -75,126 | Reduce 25.60% | 218,300 | $233.86 |
| Q4 2015 | -60,874 | Reduce 17.18% | 293,426 | $239.41 |
| Q3 2015 | +47,674 | Add 15.55% | 354,300 | $223.42 |
| Q2 2015 | +17,626 | Add 6.10% | 306,626 | $212.50 |
| Q1 2015 | +72,000 | Add 33.18% | 289,000 | $229.90 |
| Q4 2014 | +166,500 | Add 329.70% | 217,000 | $206.60 |
| Q3 2014 | +50,500 | New Buy | 50,500 | $178.75 |
| Q2 2014 | -222,930 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +222,930 | New Buy | 222,930 | $170.05 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Essex Property Trust Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) in Q1 2014, acquiring 222,930 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) for 41 quarters since Q1 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) was in Q1 2014, adding 222,930 shares worth $37.91 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 131,966 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS), valued at approximately $31.94 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) was 917,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.