ESS/ Essex Property Trust Inc.
Comprehensive risk audit, payout history, and forward-looking dividend projections.
What This Page Shows
- Dividend yield and net yield after fees (4.08% vs 4.08%)
- Risk tier classification: Tier 3 Sector Specialties
- TTM NAV change: -19.2%
- Income sustainability flags and payout history trends
DivAgent Audit Brief
ESS is a Tier 3 Sector Specialties asset yielding 4.08%. It offers balanced exposure to high-yield sectors like Real Estate or BDCs. Warning: NAV has declined -19.2% over the TTM.
Provider
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Sector
Real Estate
Asset Class
EQUITY
Expense Ratio
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AUM
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Inception
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Distribution
quarterly
NAV Change (1Y)
-19.2%
Elevated Erosion Risk
NAV has declined 19.2% while total return is -15.1%. Monitor closely for signs of unsustainable distributions.
Who Should Buy ESS?
ESS is best suited for Yield Strategists. The fund generates a 4.08% yield through collecting dividends from portfolio companies.
Income-focused investors willing to accept sector concentration risks (e.g., Real Estate volatility).
You need a diversified core holding, as this asset is sector-specific.
Quick Audit
- TypeTraditional Equity
- ComplexityMedium
- Tax EfficiencyMixed
- VolatilityMarket Correlation
Comparing stated yield to actual total return performance
Yield ≠ Returns
The stated yield of 4.1% significantly overstates actual returns. Always evaluate total return, not just yield.
Liquidity Warning: Very High Risk
ESS has very high liquidity risk. You may experience wide bid-ask spreads and significant slippage when entering or exiting positions. Consider using limit orders and avoid market orders for large positions.
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Unlock MetricsDivAgent Analyst Verdict
“ESS is currently serving as a foundational income anchor. Investors should be aware that real estate investment trust. required to distribute 90% of taxable income. income backed by rent and property cash flows.”
Risk Profile Audit
Moderate risk. Reliable income but sensitive to interest rate changes or sector-specific headwinds.
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Estimate income for ESS
~3.97 shares at $251.87
Estimates use the latest forecasted distribution and are not guarantees.
Track ESS in DivAgentVerified Payout History
Last 5 of 20 Payments| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 2026 | $2.5700 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $2.5700 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $2.5700 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $2.5700 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Jan 02, 2025 | $2.4500 | Quarterly | PAID |
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Common questions about ESS dividends, safety, and performance
Institutional Analysis Context
This FAQ section provides institutional-grade analysis of ESS. DivAgent evaluates dividend ETFs using a proprietary 5-Tier Risk Spectrum that measures income sustainability, NAV erosion risk, and distribution source quality. Data is updated daily from market sources.
DivAgent Data Methodology
Risk Tier Classification
Our 5-Tier Risk Spectrum is not an editorial opinion. It is a quantitative scoring model derived from 36-month volatility, max drawdown depth, and option skew (for derivative funds). A "Tier 1" rating implies volatility comparable to short-term treasuries, while "Tier 5" indicates localized volatility exceeding the S&P 500.
NAV Erosion Calculation
We calculate "Erosion" by stripping out distribution payments to isolate the price performance of the underlying collateral. If a fund's share price drops by more than its distribution yield over a rolling 12-month period, it is flagged as eroding capital. This protects investors from "Yield Traps" that return their own principal as taxable income.
Yield vs. Income
DivAgent distinguishes between "SEC Yield" (standardized) and "Distribution Rate" (cash-on-cash). For option-income ETFs (e.g., Covered Calls), we prioritize the Trailing 12-Month (TTM) distribution rate as a more accurate reflection of realized income, while flagging that future payouts fluctuate with implied volatility.
Performance Benchmarking
All "Total Return" metrics differ from price return. We assume immediate reinvestment of all dividends (DRIP) on the pay date, with no tax friction. This "Net Total Return" metric allows for a true apples-to-apples comparison between high-yield/flat-price funds and low-yield/high-growth funds.