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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

Everything Voted differently Split votes

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

1,290 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
CDW CORP. May 20, 2025 To consider and act upon the stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding stockholder right to act by written consent.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 24 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
CELANESE CORP. May 14, 2025 Advisory vote on shareholder proposal requesting simple majority vote charter and by-laws amendments, if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 24 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Deng Renjie as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Huang Jian as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Jiang Chaoyang as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Ma Xianghui as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Miao Jianmin as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Shi Dai as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Sun Yunfei as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO. LTD. June 25, 2025 Elect Zhu Eric Liwei as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CHUBB LIMITED May 15, 2025 Shareholder proposal on Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting, if properly presented
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 30 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC May 22, 2025 Approve Waiver of Rule 9 of the Takeover Code
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
7 funds
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. May 9, 2025 Stockholder proposal entitled "Support an independent Board Chairman."
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 31 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
COMCAST CORP. June 18, 2025 Adopt policy for an independent chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
COOPER COMPANIES INC. April 2, 2025 Approve an amendment to our Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers.
Director Elections
Other For Split
24 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
CORPAY INC. June 11, 2025 Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board chair requirement, if properly presented at the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 25 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
CVS HEALTH CORP. May 15, 2025 Stockholder Proposal for Reducing the Threshold for Our Stockholder Right to Act By Written Consent.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
DANA INC. April 24, 2025 Shareholder proposal to require an independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
DATADOG June 3, 2025 To approve the amendment and restatement of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware law and make additional non-substantive and clarifying changes.
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
20 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
DELTA AIR LINES INC. June 19, 2025 A shareholder proposal requesting the ability for shareholders to act by written consent.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC. May 21, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding certain executive severance arrangements.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
DOMINO'S PIZZA INC. April 23, 2025 Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to call a special meeting at a 15% threshold.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 24 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
DOORDASH INC. June 24, 2025 The approval of an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to reflect certain Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For Split
29 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
DOVER CORP. May 2, 2025 To consider a shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 25 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
DROPBOX INC. May 15, 2025 A stockholder proposal to impose vesting provisions on our Class B common stack.
Capital Structure
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 25 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
EAGLE MATE August 1, 2024 Approval of an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to allow for officer exculpation.
Corporate Governance
Other Not determined Split
23 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
EBAY INC. June 25, 2025 Director resignation policy, if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 30 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
EBAY INC. June 25, 2025 Special stockholder meeting threshold, if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 30 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
ENGIE SA April 24, 2025 Approve Company's Climate Transition Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
FOR
8 funds
EPAM SYSTEMS INC. May 22, 2025 To hold an advisory vote on a stockholder proposal relating to a simple majority vote.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
EQT CORP. April 16, 2025 Approval of an amendment to the EQT Corporation's Bylaws to reflect Pennsylvania law provisions regarding officer exculpation
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
24 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
EQUINIX INC. May 21, 2025 Consideration and vote upon a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, related to written consent of stockholders
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 27 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
EVERSOURCE ENERGY May 1, 2025 Vote on a shareholder proposal titled "Support an Independent Board Chairman," if properly brought before the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 20 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
FINECOBANK SPA April 29, 2025 Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
7 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
FOR
8 funds
FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORP. May 13, 2025 To approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For Split
20 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORP. May 13, 2025 To vote on a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting simple majority voting requirements, if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
21 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
FIRST SOLAR INC. May 14, 2025 Stockholder proposal to adopt a special shareholder meeting improvement
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 32 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
FLOOR & DECOR HOLDINGS May 7, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder ability to call for a special shareholder meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 18 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
FLOWERS FOODS INC. May 22, 2025 Shareholder Proposal to Adopt a Policy for an Independent Board Chair, if Properly Presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
FMC CORP. April 29, 2025 Vote on an advisory management proposal to provide stockholders the right to call a special meeting of stockholders at a 25% ownership threshold.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
21 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
FOR
7 funds
FMC CORP. April 29, 2025 Vote on an advisory stockholder proposal to provide stockholders the right to call a special meeting of stockholders at a 10% ownership threshold.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
FORTINET INC. June 13, 2025 Stockholder proposal to amend Fortinet's governing documents to require that two separate individuals hold the office of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the office of the Chief Executive Officer.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 30 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
FORTIVE CORP. June 3, 2025 To act upon a shareholder proposal to amend Fortive's governing documents to reduce the ownership requirement for shareholders to call a special meeting from 25% of Fortive's common stock to 10%.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 20 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
GARMIN LTD June 6, 2025 Advisory vote on the Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matters Report
Other Social Issues
Other For Split
27 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
GE AEROSPACE May 6, 2025 Shareholder Proposal Requesting Vote on Severance Payments
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 24 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
GILEAD SCIENCES INC. May 7, 2025 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chair policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 27 AGAINST
AGAINST
16 funds
GLOBALSTAR INC. May 20, 2025 Approve the amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For Split
13 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
HAIER SMART HOME CO. LTD. May 28, 2025 Elect Yu Hon To, David as Director
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP INC. May 21, 2025 Shareholder proposal that the Company adopt special meeting rights for shareholders
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 31 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
HCA HEALTHCARE INC. April 24, 2025 Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding lavish golden parachutes.
Compensation
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 28 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 28, 2025 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SHAREHOLDERS' COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
7 funds
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA April 28, 2025 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
Director Elections
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
7 funds
HOLOGIC INC. February 26, 2025 Advisory approval of a stockholder proposal to replace the supermajority voting provisions in our charter and bylaws with a simple majority voting standard.
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
2 FOR, 24 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
HOME DEPOT INC. May 22, 2025 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 30 AGAINST
AGAINST
15 funds
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. May 20, 2025 Shareowner Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 22 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC May 2, 2025 Authorise UK Political Donations and Expenditure
Other Social Issues
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC May 2, 2025 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
HUBSPOT INC. June 4, 2025 A stockholder proposal to change to a simple majority standard in connection with each voting requirement in the Company's certificate of incorporation and bylaws.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
21 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN
FOR
7 funds
IDEXX LABORATORIES INC. May 7, 2025 Amend Certificate of Incorporation to Reflect New Delaware Law Provisions Allowing for Officer Exculpation (Proposal Five).
Director Elections
Other For Split
23 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. May 2, 2025 A non-binding stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, for stockholder ratification of termination pay.
Compensation
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 24 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
IMI PLC May 8, 2025 Authorise UK Political Donations and Expenditure
Other Social Issues
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
IMI PLC May 8, 2025 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
INTEL CORP. May 6, 2025 Stockholder proposal requesting shareholder right to act by written consent, if properly presented at the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 26 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC. May 1, 2025 The stockholder proposal that is titled "requesting a shareholder approval requirement for excessive golden parachutes," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Compensation
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. April 24, 2025 If properly presented, a stockholder proposal concerning special stockholder meetings.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 27 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
JABIL INC. January 23, 2025 Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting director election resignation governance guidelines.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 30 AGAINST
AGAINST
7 funds
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. May 20, 2025 Support for an independent board chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 40 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
KBR INC. May 14, 2025 Approve the adoption of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to, among other things, limit the liability of certain officers of the Company as permitted by recent amendments to Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
16 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC. March 20, 2025 Consider, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Stockholder Proposal: Elect Each Director Annually.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Not determined Split
25 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ January 8, 2025 APPROVE DECISION ON COVERING COSTS OF CONVOCATION OF EGM
Other
Other None Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
KRAFT HEINZ CO. May 8, 2025 Stockholder Proposal - Adopt policy on independent board chair, if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 27 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC. May 2, 2025 Amend Certificate of Incorporation to clarify Rights of Stockholders to Call a Special Meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
28 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
LENNAR CORP. April 9, 2025 Vote on a stockholder proposal on an Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 26 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
LITHIA MOTORS INC. April 24, 2025 Vote on a shareholder proposal requesting shareholder approval of certain executive severance arrangements, if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 17 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. May 9, 2025 Stockholder Proposal Requesting Shareholder Approval Requirement for Excessive Golden Parachutes
Compensation
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 31 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 17, 2025 Amend Articles 12 and 16 of Bylaws Re: Age Limit of Chairman of the Board and CEO
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP. April 30, 2025 Shareholder proposal to support a simple majority vote.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 20 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC. June 4, 2025 If properly presented, a stockholder proposal to remove the one-year holding period requirement to call a special stockholder meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 20 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC. June 13, 2025 To consider and act on one stockholder proposal, entitled "Independent Board Chairman", if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 19 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
MATTEL INC. May 28, 2025 Approval of an amendment to Mattel, Inc.'s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
23 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
META PLATFORMS INC. May 28, 2025 A shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results based on class of shares.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
8 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
23 funds
META PLATFORMS INC. May 28, 2025 A shareholder proposal regarding dual class capital structure.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
34 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
23 funds
MONGODB INC. June 30, 2025 Approval of an amendment to the Company's charter to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
21 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
NCINO INC. June 18, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding board declassification.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other None Split
1 FOR, 14 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
NETFLIX INC. June 5, 2025 Stockholder proposal entitled, "Proposal 5 - Proposal that Won 45% NFLX Shareholder Support," if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
7 FOR, 24 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
NVIDIA June 25, 2025 Approval of a stockholder proposal to adopt a new director election resignation governance policy.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
7 FOR, 30 AGAINST
AGAINST
26 funds
NVIDIA June 25, 2025 Approval of a stockholder proposal to eliminate the holding period requirement to call a special stockholder meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 38 AGAINST
AGAINST
26 funds
NVR INC. May 6, 2025 Shareholder proposal to provide shareholders with the right to call a special meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 27 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
OMNICOM GROUP INC. May 6, 2025 Shareholder proposal regarding an independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
7 FOR, 22 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
PACCAR INC April 29, 2025 Stockholder proposal regarding a shareholder vote on excessive golden parachutes
Say-on-Pay
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. June 5, 2025 Stockholder Proposal - Reduce Threshold to Call Special Meetings of Stockholders.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 29 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
POWER INTEGRATIONS INC. May 15, 2025 To consider, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, a stockholder proposal requesting the Board of Directors to adopt a policy and amend governing documents in order that two separate individuals hold the office of Chairman of the Board and the office of the Chief Executive Officer.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 16 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
PROLOGIS INC. May 8, 2025 Vote on a stockholder proposal titled "Support a Reasonable Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting."
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 23 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
PT ASTRA INTERNATIONAL TBK May 8, 2025 Approve Changes in the Boards of the Company
Director Elections
Other None Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
RB GLOBAL INC May 5, 2025 APPROVAL OF AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING THE COMPANY'S SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 24, 2025, BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND COMPUTERSHARE INVESTOR SERVICES INC., THE FULL TEXT OF WHICH RESOLUTION IS SET OUT IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
20 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
REVVITY INC. April 22, 2025 To approve the shareholder proposal regarding ability to call a special shareholder meeting, if properly presented at the annual meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
23 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
ROYAL VOPAK NV April 23, 2025 Amend Articles Re: Various Amendments to Dutch Laws and Regulations
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
RS GROUP PLC July 11, 2024 Authorise UK Political Donations and Expenditure
Other Social Issues
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
RS GROUP PLC July 11, 2024 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
RYAN SPECIALTY HOLDINGS INC. May 30, 2025 To approve an amendment to the Certificate to provide for the exculpation of certain officers of the Company to the fullest extent provided under Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
17 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund

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