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Note on Brighthouse: its funds did not all vote the same way on 11.4% of the 112,275 ballot items it voted. Those items are not in the percentage above; the ones it shares with this pair are listed under “Split votes”.
Fidelity 2023-2024 · Brighthouse 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 69,205 | 54,088 | 2,804 | 12,313 | 95.1% | 88.6% |
| Board proposals | 58,606 | 45,036 | 2,581 | 10,989 | 94.6% | 88.1% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 441 | 5 | 10 | 426 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Other items | 10,158 | 9,047 | 213 | 898 | 97.7% | 93.8% |
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436 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.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Fidelity | Brighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lead-sheathed cable report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 2 FOR, 54 AGAINST |
Split 4 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lobbying activities report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 55 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Political expenditures misalignment Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 56 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Prohibit political contributions study Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 56 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 43 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 6 AGAINST, 9 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a living wage policy. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on cigarette waste. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the risks of reproductive healthcare legislation. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting an EEO policy risk report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Corporate Financial Sustainability Report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 75 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Human Rights Impact Assessment Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 74 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Publication of Targets for Transitioning from Gestation Crates in Pork Supply Chain Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 59 FOR, 15 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 10 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 14 FOR, 60 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Report on Respecting Workforce Civil Liberties Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 75 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Set Compensation that Optimizes Portfolio Value for Company Shareholders Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 75 funds |
Split 2 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Workplace Safety & Violence Review Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 73 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WALT DISNEY | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requesting a report on gender transitioning compensation and benefits. Say-on-Pay |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 73 funds |
Split 3 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| WALT DISNEY CO. | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, requesting publication of recipients of charitable contributions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | AGAINST 73 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | June 3, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, "Corporate Financial Sustainability", if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | June 3, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, "Report on Use of Al", if properly presented. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 32 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WARRIOR MET COAL INC. | April 25, 2024 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: To adopt a resolution urging the Board of Directors to commission and oversee an assessment of the Company's respect for the internationally recognized human rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | Split 2 FOR, 16 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
| WEIS MARKETS INC. | May 2, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on how the Company is addressing climate-change related risks in its Supply Chain. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 13 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Climate Lobbying Congruency Report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 77 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Congruency of Political Spending and Corporate Values. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 77 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 77 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Audit of Climate Transition Policies. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 78 funds |
Split 6 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 1 fund |
Split 3 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 77 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks of Politicized De-Banking. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 78 funds |
Split 6 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment of Respect for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 76 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Transparency in Lobbying Annual Report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 77 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION | June 12, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on risks of politicized de-banking. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
| WESTLAKE CORP. | May 9, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding the preparation of a report on reducing plastic pollution of the oceans. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 53 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN |
| WINGSTOP INC. | May 23, 2024 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions reporting and goals, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders; and Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 26 FOR, 1 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption of a Policy on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 40 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN |
| ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A | April 26, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on risks of politicized de-banking. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
Split 1 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.