#10. Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) — 3.70% YIELD, 28% UPSIDE

Essex Property Trust operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. Co. owns all of its interest in its real estate and other investments directly or indirectly through Essex Portfolio, L.P. (the Operating Partnership). Co. is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Co. is engaged primarily in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of primarily apartment communities, located along the West Coast. Co. owns or has an interest in various operating apartment communities, consisting of apartment homes, operating commercial building and a development pipeline. The median 12 month forward target price among analysts covering ESS is $287.0/share.