Essex Property Trust, Inc. vs iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ETF — how do they compare? Essex Property Trust, Inc. trades at $282.11 (market cap $18.15B), while iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ETF trades at $32.52. The key difference: Essex Property Trust, Inc. pays a 3.93% dividend while iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ESS | GSG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $18.15B | — |
Sector | Real Estate | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $298.33 | $34.77 |
52-Week Low | $239.61 | $22.06 |
Enterprise Value | $24.75B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.93% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 253 apartment communities with over 62,000 units and is developing three additional properties with 571 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties on the West Coast in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle.
Read more on ESS →GSG is a diversified commodity ETF that tracks the S&P GSCI Total Return Index. It provides exposure to a broad basket of futures, including energy, metals, and agriculture, with a significant weighting toward the energy sector.
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