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American Century vs DWS: how alike they voted, 2023-2024

94.9% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 94.9% of 57,161 items (54,273 the same, 2,888 different). 247 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 57,408 items in all.

American Century 2023-2024 · DWS 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)

By who put the item on the ballot. “Same position” = Same / (Same + Differ); split items are not in it. “Fund-level” is a second view over all common items: the chance that a fund of each manager, picked at random, voted the same way, which gives partial credit where a manager split.
Common itemsSame DifferSplit (not in %)Same position Fund-level
All ballot items 57,40854,2732,888 24794.9%94.8%
Board proposals 46,62943,9432,494 19294.6%94.4%
E&S shareholder proposals 389138216 3539.0%39.4%
Other items 10,39010,192178 2098.3%98.2%

Where they did not vote alike

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All ballot items Board proposals E&S shareholder proposals Other items

3,135 items. “Voted differently”: each manager’s funds all voted one way, and the two ways differ. “Split”: at least one manager’s funds did not all vote the same way.

CompanyMeetingProposalOn the ballot from Board recommendedAmerican CenturyDWS
HERSHEY CO. May 6, 2024 Stockholder Proposal titled "Public Report on Packaging Reuse & Recycling."
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
10 funds
HOME DEPOT INC. May 16, 2024 Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Biodiversity Impact and Dependency Assessment
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
16 funds
FOR
15 funds
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES INC. May 1, 2024 Stockholder Proposal Regarding Science-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Transition Plan
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
13 funds
FOR
6 funds
IDEX CORP. May 7, 2024 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on hiring practices related to people with arrest or incarceration records.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
11 funds
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. April 30, 2024 Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Lobbying Activities
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
16 funds
FOR
12 funds
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. May 1, 2024 Commission a third-party assessment on the Company's commitment to freedom of association and collective bargaining rights.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
11 funds
INTUIT INC. January 18, 2024 Stockholder proposal requesting a retirement plan investment report
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
17 funds
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC. April 25, 2024 The stockholder proposal requesting a racial and gender pay gap report, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
17 funds
FOR
11 funds
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. April 16, 2024 If properly presented, a stockholder proposal concerning political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
10 funds
ITT INC. May 15, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding political spending
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
2 funds
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 21, 2024 Indigenous peoples' rights indicators
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
15 funds
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 21, 2024 Proxy voting alignment
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
15 funds
KELLANOVA April 26, 2024 Shareowner proposal requesting racial and gender pay gap disclosures, if properly presented at the meeting.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
11 funds
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. June 10, 2024 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting additional reporting on plastic packaging, if properly presented at Annual Meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
11 funds
KINDER MORGAN INC. May 8, 2024 Stockholder proposal relating to establishing a greenhouse gas emission reduction target
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
10 funds
KOSMOS ENERGY LTD. June 6, 2024 To provide a non-binding, advisory vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on tax payments.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
4 funds
KRAFT HEINZ CO. May 2, 2024 Stockholder Proposal - Report on group-housed pork, if properly presented.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
13 funds
KRAFT HEINZ CO. May 2, 2024 Stockholder Proposal - Report on recyclability claims, if properly presented.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
13 funds
KROGER CO. June 27, 2024 Just Transition Report.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
10 funds
KROGER CO. June 27, 2024 Living Wage Policy.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
10 funds
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. April 19, 2024 Shareholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Lobbying"
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
7 funds
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS May 14, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding a Board report on risks of fulfilling information requests.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
12 funds
FOR
14 funds
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. May 2, 2024 Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Reducing Full Value Chain GHG Emissions
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
15 funds
FOR
10 funds
MARKEL GROUP INC. May 22, 2024 Shareholder proposal for a report on the Company's greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
3 funds
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC. May 10, 2024 STOCKHOLDER RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMPANY ANNUALLY PREPARE A RACIAL AND GENDER PAY GAP REPORT
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
7 funds
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC. May 10, 2024 STOCKHOLDER RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMPANY COMMISSION A THIRD-PARTY CIVIL RIGHTS AUDIT
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
7 funds
MASTERCARD INC. June 18, 2024 Consideration of a stockholder proposal requesting transparency in lobbying
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
21 funds
FOR
20 funds
MATTEL INC. May 29, 2024 Stockholder proposal requesting additional disclosure regarding political contributions and expenditures.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
1 fund
MAXIMUS INC. March 12, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding the commission of a third party assessment on the Company's commitment to freedom of association and collective bargaining rights.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
4 funds
MCDONALD'S CORP. May 22, 2024 Advisory Vote on Adoption of Antibiotics Policy.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
12 funds
MCDONALD'S CORP. May 22, 2024 Advisory Vote on Worldwide Switch to Cage-Free Eggs.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
12 funds
MCDONALD'S CORP. May 22, 2024 Advisory vote on Annual Report on Global Political Influence.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
12 funds
META PLATFORMS INC. May 29, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding human rights impact assessment on AI systems driving targeted advertising.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
20 funds
META PLATFORMS INC. May 29, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
20 funds
META PLATFORMS INC. May 29, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding report on framework to assess company lobbying alignment with climate goals.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
20 funds
META PLATFORMS INC. May 29, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
20 funds
META PLATFORMS INC. May 29, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights risks in non-US markets.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
20 funds
METLIFE INC. June 18, 2024 Shareholder proposal requesting a third-party racial equity audit
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
16 funds
FOR
8 funds
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. August 22, 2023 Stockholder proposal requesting that our Board of Directors commission an independent third-party report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, on our due diligence process to determine whether our customers' use of our products contribute or are linked to violations of international law.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
10 funds
MICROSOFT CORP. December 7, 2023 Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
26 funds
FOR
24 funds
MICROSOFT CORP. December 7, 2023 Report on Climate Risks to Retirement Plan Beneficiaries
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
26 funds
FOR
24 funds
MICROSOFT CORP. December 7, 2023 Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
26 funds
FOR
24 funds
MICROSOFT CORP. December 7, 2023 Report on Risks of Weapons Development
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
26 funds
FOR
24 funds
MICROSOFT CORP. December 7, 2023 Report on Tax Transparency
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
26 funds
FOR
24 funds
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. May 22, 2024 Shareholder proposal requesting Board adopt targets and publicly report quantitative metrics to eradicate child labor from cocoa supply chain;
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
10 funds
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. May 22, 2024 Shareholder proposal requesting third-party report assessing effectiveness of implementation of human rights policy; and
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
10 funds
MORGAN STANLEY May 23, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in lobbying
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
10 funds
MORGAN STANLEY May 23, 2024 Shareholder proposal requesting a clean energy supply financing ratio
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
10 funds
NETFLIX INC. June 6, 2024 Stockholder proposal entitled, "Report on Netflix's Use of Artificial Intelligence," if properly presented at the meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
13 funds
FOR
13 funds
NEXTERA ENERGY INC. May 23, 2024 A proposal entitled "Climate Lobbying Report" requesting a report on the Company's lobbying and trade association memberships in relation to the Company's emissions goal
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
13 funds
FOR
10 funds
NIKE INC. September 12, 2023 To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Supplemental Pay Equity Disclosure, if properly presented at the meeting.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
16 funds
NIKE INC. September 12, 2023 To consider a shareholder proposal regarding a Supply Chain Management Report, if properly presented at the meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
16 funds
NOODLES & CO. May 15, 2024 To vote on a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions disclosures.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
1 fund
NORTHERN TRUST CORP. April 16, 2024 Stockholder proposal to ascertain voting preferences.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
17 funds
FOR
9 funds
NVR INC. May 7, 2024 Shareholder proposal to publish report on impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
7 funds
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP. May 2, 2024 Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Annual Report on Lobbying
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
13 funds
FOR
6 funds
ORACLE CORP. November 15, 2023 Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pay Gap Report
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
13 funds
PACCAR INC April 30, 2024 Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate-related policy engagement
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
16 funds
PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL INC. May 2, 2024 Stockholder proposal regarding pork housing disclosure.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
2 funds
PEPSICO INC. May 1, 2024 Shareholder Proposal - Global Transparency Report.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
21 funds
FOR
13 funds
PEPSICO INC. May 1, 2024 Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
21 funds
FOR
13 funds
PEPSICO INC. May 1, 2024 Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
21 funds
FOR
13 funds
PEPSICO INC. May 1, 2024 Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
21 funds
FOR
13 funds
PFIZER INC. April 25, 2024 Publish a Congruency Report on Political, Lobbying, Electioneering Expenditures
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
14 funds
PHILLIPS 66 May 15, 2024 Shareholder proposal requesting report analyzing the impact of the "System Change Scenario" on the Chemicals business.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
14 funds
PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC. April 24, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding report on risk management and implementation of PNC's Human Rights Statement in financing.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
15 funds
FOR
10 funds
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO. May 7, 2024 To vote on shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors prepare a report by January 2025, at reasonable expense and omitting proprietary information, on steps the Company is taking to enhance board diversity; and
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
1 fund
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. May 16, 2024 Stockholder proposal regarding managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
13 funds
FOR
10 funds
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC. May 23, 2024 Shareholder proposal to report on stakeholder impact from the Company's climate change strategy.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
13 funds
FOR
11 funds
ROSS STORES INC. May 22, 2024 To vote on a stockholder proposal regarding reporting on material value chain GHG emissions, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
5 funds
RTX CORP. May 2, 2024 Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Human Rights Impact Assessment
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
6 funds
RTX CORP. May 2, 2024 Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
6 funds
RTX CORP. May 2, 2024 Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Full Value Chain Emissions Reduction Plan
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
6 funds
RYDER SYSTEM INC. May 3, 2024 To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
3 funds
RYDER SYSTEM INC. May 3, 2024 To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding the Company's climate change strategy and related impacts on employment.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
3 funds
SEMPRA May 9, 2024 Shareholder proposal requesting a report on certain safety and environmental matters
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
12 funds
SKYWEST INC. May 7, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
4 funds
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. September 19, 2023 A stockholder proposal (human rights impact assessment).
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
1 fund
SOUTHERN CO. May 22, 2024 Stockholder proposal regarding disclosing short-, medium-, and long-term operational GHG targets
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
7 funds
STRIDE INC. December 7, 2023 Approval of the stockholder proposal regarding a report on lobbying; and
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
6 funds
SYSCO CORP. November 17, 2023 To consider a stockholder proposal related to re-establishing a policy for eliminating or reducing gestation crates in the Company's pork supply chain.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
12 funds
FOR
12 funds
TARGET CORP. June 12, 2024 Shareholder proposal to establish wage policies.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
12 funds
TENET HEALTHCARE CORP. May 22, 2024 To report on risk mitigation regarding state restrictions for emergency abortions.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
2 funds
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. April 25, 2024 Stockholder proposal to report on due diligence efforts to identify risks associated with product misuse.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
13 funds
THE TIMKEN COMPANY May 3, 2024 Consideration of a shareholder proposal requesting that The Timken Company adopt independently-verified short- and medium-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, inclusive of emissions from its full value chain, in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
2 funds
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. June 4, 2024 Shareholder proposal for a report on effectiveness of social compliance efforts in TJX's supply chain
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
10 funds
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. May 15, 2024 Shareholder proposal relating to a report on methane in the energy sector, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
10 funds
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. May 15, 2024 Shareholder proposal relating to human rights risks in underwriting, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
10 funds
THE WENDY'S COMPANY May 21, 2024 Stockholder proposal requesting a racial equity audit, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
1 fund
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP. April 23, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
11 funds
TYSON FOODS INC. February 8, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding Tyson Foods' labor practices.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
8 funds
TYSON FOODS INC. February 8, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding a circular economy for packaging.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
8 funds
TYSON FOODS INC. February 8, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding corporate climate lobbying.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
8 funds
TYSON FOODS INC. February 8, 2024 Shareholder proposal regarding deforestation-free supply chains.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
8 funds
UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC. May 6, 2024 Stockholder proposal to prepare an independent third-party audit on Driver health and safety.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
8 funds
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. May 2, 2024 To prepare an annual report on the effectiveness of UPS's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
11 funds
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. May 9, 2024 Lead-sheathed cable report
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
13 funds
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. May 9, 2024 Lobbying activities report
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
13 funds
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. May 15, 2024 Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on racial and gender pay gaps.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
23 funds
FOR
15 funds
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. January 25, 2024 Stockholder proposal requesting a living wage policy.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
10 funds

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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.