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Vanguard vs DWS: how alike they voted, 2024-2025

94.4% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 94.4% of 72,682 items (68,588 the same, 4,094 different). 1,290 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 73,972 items in all.

Vanguard 2024-2025 · DWS 2024-2025 · 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 73,97268,5884,094 1,29094.4%93.5%
Board proposals 57,59453,1053,450 1,03993.9%93.1%
E&S shareholder proposals 25412969 5665.2%56.0%
Other items 16,12415,354575 19596.4%95.9%

Where they did not vote alike

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

5,384 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 recommendedVanguardDWS
A. O. SMITH CORP. April 8, 2025 Stockholder proposal requesting a Board report on our hiring practices with respect to formerly incarcerated people, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 6, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding a report on alignment of lobbying activities with child safety policies
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
40 funds
FOR
24 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 6, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding a report on online safety for children
Compensation
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
40 funds
FOR
24 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 6, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding a report on the due diligence process to assess human rights risks in CAHRA
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
40 funds
FOR
24 funds
AMAZON.COM May 21, 2025 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON DATA USAGE OVERSIGHT IN AI OFFERINGS
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
31 funds
FOR
20 funds
AMAZON.COM May 21, 2025 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ASSESSMENT OF BOARD STRUCTURE FOR OVERSIGHT OF AI
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
39 funds
FOR
20 funds
APPLE INC. February 25, 2025 A shareholder proposal entitled "Report on Ethical AI Data Acquisition and Usage"
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
37 funds
FOR
20 funds
AUTONATION INC. April 23, 2025 Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding political contributions.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
16 funds
FOR
4 funds
BANK OF AMERICA CORP. April 22, 2025 Shareholder proposal request report on lobbying alignment with Bank of America's climate goals
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
31 funds
FOR
16 funds
BEST BUY CO. INC. June 13, 2025 To vote on a shareholder proposal entitled "Publish a Report on the Company's LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Efforts in its Human Capital Management Strategy"
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
27 funds
FOR
14 funds
BOYD GAMIN May 8, 2025 Advisory vote on the stockholder proposal regarding the commissioning of a report on the effects of a company-wide non-smoking policy.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
4 funds
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC. May 8, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
23 funds
FOR
12 funds
CARRIER GLOBAL CORP. April 9, 2025 Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
27 funds
FOR
12 funds
CHARLES RI May 20, 2025 Proposal to publish a report on non-human primates imported by Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
5 funds
CHEVRON CORP. May 28, 2025 Commission a Third-Party Report on Human Rights Practices
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
28 funds
FOR
11 funds
CINTAS CORP. October 29, 2024 A shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning, if properly presented at the meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
30 funds
FOR
12 funds
CITIGROUP INC. April 29, 2025 Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the effectiveness of Citi's policies and practices in respecting Indigenous Peoples' rights in Citi's existing and proposed financing.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
34 funds
FOR
10 funds
COCA-COLA CO. April 30, 2025 Vote on shareowner proposal regarding an assessment of non-sugar sweeteners
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
32 funds
FOR
14 funds
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. July 17, 2024 Stockholder proposal on circular packaging.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
10 funds
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC. November 21, 2024 Shareholder proposal requesting the Company disclose targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Contested AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
1 fund
CROWN HOLDINGS INC. May 1, 2025 Consideration of a Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
4 funds
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. September 18, 2024 To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company comply with WHO guidelines for antimicrobials for food-producing animals in the supply chain if properly presented at the meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
7 funds
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. September 18, 2024 To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company disclose the percent of pork raised in group housing and establish targets for achieving 100% group housed pork if properly presented at the meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
7 funds
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. September 18, 2024 To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company issue a report on if and how it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree goal if properly presented at the meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
7 funds
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC. June 6, 2025 A stockholder proposal regarding human right to water, if properly presented.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
14 funds
DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. May 29, 2025 To vote on a shareholder proposal to adopt a comprehensive human rights policy.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
5 funds
DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. May 29, 2025 To vote on a shareholder proposal to publish a report on employee access to timely, quality healthcare.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
5 funds
FIRSTENERG May 21, 2025 Report on Lobbying Activity and Policies
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
23 funds
FOR
8 funds
GILEAD SCIENCES INC. May 7, 2025 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a comprehensive human rights policy and human rights due diligence process, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
16 funds
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. April 14, 2025 Shareholder proposal regarding tire and road wear particle goals and timelines.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
17 funds
FOR
2 funds
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE CO. April 2, 2025 Stockholder proposal entitled: "Transparency in Lobbying"
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
30 funds
FOR
14 funds
HORMEL FOODS CORP. January 28, 2025 Stockholder proposal requesting publication of targets for significantly increasing group sow housing in the Company's supply chain, if properly presented at the meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
9 funds
IDEX CORP. May 8, 2025 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
25 funds
FOR
10 funds
INTEL CORP. May 6, 2025 Stockholder proposal requesting a report on an ethical impact assessment, if properly presented at the meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
28 funds
FOR
13 funds
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. April 29, 2025 Stockholder Proposal to Support Transparency in Lobbying
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
28 funds
FOR
9 funds
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO. May 12, 2025 Shareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on the Company's LGBTQIA+ Equity and Inclusion Efforts
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
8 funds
JOHNSON & JOHNSON April 24, 2025 Produce a human rights impact assessment
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
15 funds
KROGER CO. June 26, 2025 Report on adopting a third-party mandated framework on U.S. farmers.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
34 funds
FOR
10 funds
KROGER CO. June 26, 2025 Report on safeguarding the privacy of consumer health data.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
34 funds
FOR
10 funds
LENNAR CORP. April 9, 2025 Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report disclosing the Company's LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion efforts in its human capital management strategy.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
26 funds
FOR
7 funds
LYFT INC. June 5, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding an assessment of Lyft's use of artificial intelligence, if properly presented at the meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Contested AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
1 fund
MCKESSON CORP. July 31, 2024 Shareholder Proposal on Report on Risks of State Policies Restricting Reproductive Health Care.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
29 funds
FOR
9 funds
META PLATFORMS INC. May 28, 2025 A shareholder proposal regarding report on risks of deepfakes in online child exploitation.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
37 funds
FOR
23 funds
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. August 20, 2024 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
31 funds
FOR
10 funds
MICROSOFT December 10, 2024 Report on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools for Oil and Gas Development and Production.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
43 funds
FOR
23 funds
MICROSOFT CORP. December 10, 2024 Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
27 funds
FOR
23 funds
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. May 21, 2025 Shareholder Proposal: Assessment of the Company's supplier and partner code of conduct due diligence process
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
27 funds
FOR
9 funds
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. May 21, 2025 Shareholder Proposal: Report on Climate lobbying
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
27 funds
FOR
9 funds
NIKE INC. September 10, 2024 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
30 funds
FOR
15 funds
NIKE INC. September 10, 2024 To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Worker-Driven Social Responsibility, if properly presented at the meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
31 funds
FOR
15 funds
PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. December 10, 2024 To consider and vote upon a shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
24 funds
FOR
11 funds
PEPSICO INC. May 7, 2025 Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
13 funds
SKYWEST INC. May 6, 2025 A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
3 funds
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. September 17, 2024 A stockholder proposal (human rights impact assessment);
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
1 fund
SOUTHERN CO. May 21, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding disclosing assumptions underlying continued reliance on fossil fuel-based energy
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
23 funds
FOR
9 funds
STRYKER CORP. May 8, 2025 Shareholder Proposal to Support Transparency in Political Spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
31 funds
FOR
13 funds
TENET HEALTHCARE CORP. May 22, 2025 To report on strategies and programs for improving maternal health outcomes.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
27 funds
FOR
4 funds
TERADYNE May 9, 2025 To vote on a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to prepare a report about political contributions and expenditures.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Not determined AGAINST
27 funds
FOR
8 funds
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. May 21, 2025 Shareholder proposal relating to a report on climate-related pricing and coverage decisions, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
26 funds
FOR
10 funds
THE WENDY'S COMPANY May 21, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding worker-driven social responsibility, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
1 fund
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. May 22, 2025 Climate lobbying alignment
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
29 funds
FOR
12 funds
WALMART INC. June 5, 2025 Health and Safety Governance
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
12 funds
WALMART INC. June 5, 2025 Request for Third-Party Assessment of Company Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Information Requests Related to Medication Use by Customers and Employees
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
12 funds
WARRIOR MET COAL INC. April 23, 2025 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: To adopt a resolution requesting an assessment of the Company's respect for the internationally recognized human rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining, if properly presented.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
15 funds
FOR
1 fund
WELLS FARGO & CO. April 29, 2025 Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
37 funds
FOR
11 funds
WELLS FARGO & CO. April 29, 2025 Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
30 funds
FOR
11 funds
WYNN RESORTS LTD. April 30, 2025 To consider and vote on a shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors commission and disclose a report on the potential cost savings through the adoption of a smokefree policy for the Company's properties.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
9 funds
YUM! BRANDS INC. May 15, 2025 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption of a Policy on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
11 funds
YUM! BRANDS INC. May 15, 2025 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Workplace Safety Policies and Practices.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
11 funds
A.P. MOLLER-MAERSK A/S March 18, 2025 Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
6 funds
ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD. May 14, 2025 Approve Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
ACCOR SA May 28, 2025 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
6 funds
ACER INC. May 29, 2025 Approve Amendments to Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC. May 14, 2025 Vote on the stockholder proposal, if presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding additional requirements for executives to retain significant stock.
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
1 fund
AECC AERO-ENGINE CONTROL CO. LTD. December 20, 2024 Approve Signing of Financial Services Agreement
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
AECC AVIATION POWER CO. LTD. January 13, 2025 Approve Related Party Transactions
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
AENA S.M.E. SA April 9, 2025 Advisory Vote on Company's 2024 Updated Report on Climate Action Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
7 funds
FOR
8 funds
AEROPORTS DE PARIS ADP May 15, 2025 Amend Articles 15 and 20 of Bylaws to Incorporate Legal Changes
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
7 funds
AISINO CORP. December 27, 2024 Approve Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
AISINO CORP. May 23, 2025 Approve Financial Services Agreement
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC. May 14, 2025 To adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies to establish a quorum or if there are insufficient votes to adopt any proposal (other than Proposal 8).
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
23 funds
AGAINST
11 funds
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC. May 14, 2025 To vote upon a shareholder proposal to give shareholders the ability to call a special shareholder meeting, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
23 funds
FOR
11 funds
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC. May 14, 2025 To vote upon an advisory proposal to give shareholders the ability to call a special shareholder meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
23 funds
AGAINST
11 funds
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC. September 5, 2024 SP 2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC. September 5, 2024 SP 4: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC. September 5, 2024 SP 5: Disclose Decarbonization Action Plan
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALIOR BANK SA June 16, 2025 Approve Discharge of Grzegorz Olszewski (CEO)
Corporate Governance
Other Against ABSTAIN
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ALIOR BANK SA June 16, 2025 Approve Discharge of Pawel Broniewski (Deputy CEO)
Corporate Governance
Other Against ABSTAIN
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ALIOR BANK SA June 16, 2025 Approve Discharge of Pawel Tymczyszyn (Deputy CEO)
Corporate Governance
Other Against ABSTAIN
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ALTAREA SCA June 5, 2025 Approve Company's Climate Transition Plan (Advisory)
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
ALTIMMUNE INC. September 26, 2024 Approve the authorization to adjourn the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the proposals.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
12 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
AMLOGIC (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD. May 7, 2025 Approve Authorization of the Board to Handle All Related Matters
Compensation
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
AMLOGIC (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD. May 7, 2025 Approve Draft and Summary of Performance Shares Incentive Plan
Compensation
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
AMLOGIC (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD. May 7, 2025 Approve Methods to Assess the Performance of Plan Participants
Compensation
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ANGANG STEEL COMPANY LTD. December 30, 2024 Approve Financial Services Agreement 2025-2027 Between the Company and Ansteel Group Finance Co., Ltd.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ANHUI CONCH CEMENT COMPANY LTD. May 29, 2025 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GROUP CORP. LTD. April 18, 2025 Approve Deposits and Related Party Transactions
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
ANNALY CAP May 14, 2025 Advisory stockholder proposal to adopt the right to act by written consent.
Corporate Governance
Other Not determined AGAINST
15 funds
FOR
3 funds
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. December 19, 2024 Approve Transition Plan Assessments
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
5 funds
APA GROUP October 24, 2024 Approve Climate Risk Safeguarding
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
7 funds

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