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American Century vs DWS: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

97.1% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 97.1% of 57,832 items (56,129 the same, 1,703 different). 164 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 57,996 items in all.

American Century 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · 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 57,99656,1291,703 16497.1%96.9%
Board proposals 47,14645,5711,438 13796.9%96.8%
E&S shareholder proposals 17211656 067.4%67.4%
Other items 10,67810,442209 2798.0%97.9%

Where they did not vote alike

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

1,867 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
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 13, 2026 To vote upon a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to provide a report on political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
7 funds
ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. August 7, 2025 Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Due Diligence.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. August 7, 2025 Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Risks of State Policies on Reproductive Health Care.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding AI Board oversight
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI data usage oversight
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on data privacy
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
25 funds
ARCBEST CORPORATION April 24, 2026 A shareholder proposal to approve GHG emissions reduction targets, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
1 fund
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY May 7, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Regarding Issuance of a Report on Pesticide Use Data Reporting in Regenerative Agriculture Program Disclosures.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
12 funds
FOR
11 funds
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. May 2, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board's oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
7 funds
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. June 18, 2026 Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on deforestation in the company's own-brand supply chain, if properly presented at the meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against FOR
9 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Non-binding stockholder vote on a proposal to avoid brand damage due to corporate political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
15 funds
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Non-binding stockholder vote on a stockholder resolution regarding business operations in illegal settlements.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
15 funds
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDING CORPORATION July 23, 2025 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
3 funds
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. April 21, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
9 funds
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION May 28, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to report on the feasibility of adopting a comprehensive human rights policy stating the Company's commitment to respect human rights, in alignment with international human rights standards, throughout its operation and value chain.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against FOR
12 funds
AGAINST
9 funds
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. May 13, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Independent Study on the Impact of Prohibiting Corporate Contributions to Partisan 527 Tax-Exempt Political Groups.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
13 funds
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal to prepare an annual lobbying report.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
18 funds
GENERAL MILLS, INC. September 30, 2025 Shareholder Proposal - Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
12 funds
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. April 30, 2026 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report on the impact of extended patent exclusivities on patient access, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
17 funds
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. May 21, 2026 To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a climate transition plan.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
2 funds
HCA HEALTHCARE, INC. April 23, 2026 Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on healthcare consequences.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
10 funds
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. April 29, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting an annual report on the Company's political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
5 funds
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. May 12, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding support for transparency in political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
2 funds
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. May 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal requesting a report on risks of sharing customer data with third parties.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
13 funds
MERCK & CO., INC. May 26, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on political contributions.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
20 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding data protection impact assessment on generative Al chatbots.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
22 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on Al data usage oversight.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
22 funds
META PLATFORMS, INC. May 27, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding report on addressing antisemitism and hate in online platforms.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
25 funds
FOR
22 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
27 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Report on Human Rights Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
27 funds
Microsoft Corporation December 5, 2025 Report on Al Data Usage Oversight
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
27 funds
Microsoft Corporation December 5, 2025 Report on Al and Machine Learning Tools for Oil and Gas Development and Production
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
27 funds
NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. May 21, 2026 A proposal entitled "Paris Agreement Alignment" requesting NextEra Energy publish a report describing if and how the Company plans to reduce its total contribution to climate change and align its operations and investments with the Paris Agreement's goal of maintaining global temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius, and ideally, 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
12 funds
FOR
10 funds
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. May 14, 2026 Shareholder proposal entitled "Avoid Brand Damage due to Corporate Political Spending."
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
13 funds
FOR
10 funds
OTIS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION May 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding reporting on political contributions and expenditures
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
7 funds
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. June 3, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Political Spending Disclosure," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
14 funds
PEPSICO, INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Report Evaluating the Treatment of Animals within Supply Chain.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
16 funds
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION April 29, 2026 A stockholder proposal to provide a political spending disclosure.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
1 fund
SKYWEST, INC. May 5, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY April 15, 2026 Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal - avoid brand damage from political spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
4 funds
STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. May 6, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - AVOID POLITICAL SPENDING BRAND DAMAGE
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
7 funds
TARGET CORPORATION June 10, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting a report on presence of pesticides in Target's private label brands.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
16 funds
TESLA, INC. November 6, 2025 A shareholder proposal requesting a child labor audit.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
19 funds
FOR
12 funds
THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY November 18, 2025 To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on the effectiveness of the Company's regenerative agriculture program including pesticide reduction outcomes.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
7 funds
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY April 29, 2026 Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on risks related to ingredients
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
12 funds
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. April 29, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
11 funds
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Customer Data Privacy Risks
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
13 funds
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Sufficiency of Associates' Access to Healthcare
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
13 funds
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding a report on data center costs
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
9 funds
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending.
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
6 funds
UNDER ARMOUR, INC. September 3, 2025 To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. May 7, 2026 To require UPS to provide an additional report describing the alignment of its operations and investments with its carbon neutrality goals.
Environment or Climate
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
12 funds
VISA INC. January 27, 2026 Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation.
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
18 funds
FOR
18 funds
WALMART INC. June 4, 2026 Report on Workplace Health and Safety Governance
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
12 funds
FOR
13 funds
Walmart Inc. June 4, 2026 Report on Workforce Impact of Al and Automation
Other Social Issues
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
12 funds
FOR
13 funds
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 6: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
3 funds
A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S March 25, 2026 Approve Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
6 funds
A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S March 25, 2026 Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
6 funds
ABBVIE INC. May 8, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - to Adopt a Policy to Require an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
20 funds
FOR
17 funds
AENA SME SA April 16, 2026 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPANY'S 2025 UPDATED REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Environment or Climate
Other For AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
12 funds
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. June 10, 2026 Advisory vote on stockholder proposal for stockholder right to act by written consent, if properly presented
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
2 funds
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. June 10, 2026 Advisory vote on stockholder proposal regarding cumulative voting for Board elections, if properly presented
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, INC. May 18, 2026 Advisory Vote on Shareholder Proposal Regarding Director Removal With or Without Cause.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
2 funds
AMERISAFE, INC. June 10, 2026 Approval of amendment to the Company's Certificate of Formation to provide for officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
8 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Customer Transition Approach and Climate Commitments
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
5 funds
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Climate Risk Safeguarding
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
5 funds
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Key Partner Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
5 funds
APPLOVIN CORPORATION June 3, 2026 Approval of an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
21 funds
AGAINST
10 funds
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder proposal to provide shareholders with the ability to call a special shareholder meeting at a 10% ownership threshold.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
2 funds
ASSURANT, INC. May 21, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding action by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
8 funds
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
14 funds
AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION April 30, 2026 Vote on stockholder proposal for an independent Board Chairman, if properly presented during the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
11 funds
Arrow Electronics, Inc. May 12, 2026 Arrow proposal to provide shareholders with the ability to call a special meeting at a 25% ownership threshold.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
10 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Adam Goral as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Artur Gabor as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Beata Czarnacka-Chrobot as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Christopher Siemiaszko as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Dagmara Ciesla as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Dariusz Brzeski as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Jacek Duch as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Ramon Zanders as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Asseco Poland SA May 7, 2026 Elect Robin van Poelje as Supervisory Board Member
Director Elections
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
AtkinsRealis Group Inc. May 14, 2026 SP 2: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in order to Safeguard the Human Aspect
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
3 funds
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting independent board chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
15 funds
FOR
16 funds
BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. June 18, 2026 Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding adopting a majority voting standard, if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
9 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
BLOCK, INC. June 16, 2026 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ESTABLISHING A BOARD-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
8 funds
CARVANA CO. May 5, 2026 To vote upon one stockholder proposal, as described in the Proxy Statement.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
11 funds
FOR
4 funds
CATERPILLAR INC. June 10, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
14 funds
CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. May 14, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
16 funds
CDW CORPORATION May 21, 2026 To approve the amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to permit stockholder action by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
6 funds
CDW CORPORATION May 21, 2026 To consider and act upon the stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding independent Board chair requirements.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
10 funds
FOR
6 funds
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. April 16, 2026 Approve CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation to provide for limited officer exculpation and make certain other immaterial updates.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
10 funds
CHINA GALAXY SECURITIES CO LTD June 29, 2026 Amend Group Remuneration Management System
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. May 1, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Permit Stockholder Action by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
17 funds
FOR
10 funds
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. April 23, 2026 Shareholder proposal for the adoption of a majority voting standard.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
9 funds
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP. June 2, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt shareholder right to act by written consent, if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
14 funds
FOR
14 funds
COMCAST CORPORATION June 10, 2026 Adopt policy to have an independent chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
13 funds
COMSYS Holdings Corp. June 26, 2026 Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Okada, Masaharu
Director Elections
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
CONOCOPHILLIPS May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
13 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.