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BlackRock vs Northern Trust: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

92.2% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 92.2% of 52,809 items (48,695 the same, 4,114 different). 2,713 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 55,522 items in all.

BlackRock 2025-2026 · Northern Trust 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 55,52248,6954,114 2,71392.2%90.3%
Board proposals 41,49635,9653,313 2,21891.6%89.5%
E&S shareholder proposals 1576020 7775.0%65.7%
Other items 13,86912,670781 41894.2%92.8%

Where they did not vote alike

Everything Voted differently Split votes

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

418 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 recommendedBlackRockNorthern Trust
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 5: Establish a Permanent Advisory Committee on the Systemic Impact of the Bank's Decisions
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
"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
1 fund
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 7: Disclose Non-Confidential Information Relating to the Bank's Country-by-Country Reporting
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 8: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
ABBVIE INC. May 8, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - to Adopt a Policy to Require an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
67 funds
Split
3 FOR, 8 AGAINST
ABIVAX SA May 11, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Mentioning the Absence of New Transactions
Audit-related
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK PJSC March 3, 2026 Approve Board Report on Company Operations and Financial Position for FY 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
10 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
2 funds
ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY FOR DISTRIBUTION PJ March 31, 2026 Approve Discharge of Directors for FY 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
1 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
ADIDAS AG May 7, 2026 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOTIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY SHAREHOLDERS THAT ARE NOT MADE ACCESSIBLE BEFORE THE AGM AND THAT ARE MADE OR AMENDED IN THE COURSE OF THE AGM
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
21 FOR, 5 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
3 funds
ADNOC GAS PLC April 6, 2026 ACCEPT STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATUTORY REPORTS FOR FY 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 9 ABSTAIN
FOR
1 fund
ADNOC GAS PLC April 6, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS FOR FY 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
9 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
ADOBE INC. April 15, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Regarding Vote on Golden Parachutes.
Compensation
Other Against Split
23 FOR, 46 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. May 13, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting changes to the stockholder right to call a special meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
75 funds
Split
5 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AENA SME SA April 16, 2026 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPANY'S 2025 UPDATED REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
30 funds
Split
7 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AFLAC INCORPORATED May 4, 2026 Independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
45 funds
Split
4 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGL ENERGY LTD October 3, 2025 Approve Climate Transition Action Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
8 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA June 26, 2026 Approve Work Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
23 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
AIR CHINA LTD May 28, 2026 Approve Work Report of the Board
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
8 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
AKER BP ASA April 21, 2026 Approve Nomination Committee Procedures
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
6 FOR, 19 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
ALLY FINANCIAL INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal to Reduce Threshold for Shareholders to Call Special Meetings.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
40 funds
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
ALUMINUM CORPORATION OF CHINA LTD June 26, 2026 Approve Renewal of Liability Insurance for Directors and Senior Management Members
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 13 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
AMAZON.COM, INC. May 20, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A MANDATORY INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR POLICY
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
92 funds
Split
3 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AMBU A/S December 3, 2025 AMEND ARTICLES RE: GENERAL MEETING
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
5 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
FOR
1 fund
AMGEN INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder proposal to require an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
65 funds
Split
3 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AMUNDI SA June 2, 2026 APPROVE REPORT ON PROGRESS OF COMPANY'S CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN (ADVISORY)
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
25 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
ANALOG DEVICES, INC. March 11, 2026 To consider a shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
57 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV April 29, 2026 AUTHORIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF APPROVED RESOLUTIONS AND FILING OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/FORMALITIES AT TRADE REGISTRY
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 26 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GROUP CORP LTD April 28, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. June 10, 2026 Advisory stockholder proposal to adopt the right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
34 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Customer Transition Approach and Climate Commitments
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 11 AGAINST
Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Disclosure of Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
13 funds
Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Strategy to Eliminate Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
13 funds
Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
ARAB NATIONAL BANK March 31, 2026 APPROVE AUDITORS' REPORT ON COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FY 2025
Other
Other For Split
1 FOR, 11 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
ARAB NATIONAL BANK March 31, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS FOR FY 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 11 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
ARAB NATIONAL BANK March 31, 2026 REVIEW AND DISCUSS BOARD REPORT ON COMPANY OPERATIONS FOR FY 2025
Other
Other For Split
1 FOR, 11 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
ARAB NATIONAL BANK March 31, 2026 REVIEW AND DISCUSS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATUTORY REPORTS FOR FY 2025
Other
Other For Split
1 FOR, 11 ABSTAIN
FOR
2 funds
ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI S.P.A. April 23, 2026 Slate 2 Submitted by VM 2006 Srl
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
9 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
AURUBIS AG February 12, 2026 APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2028
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
9 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AUTODESK, INC. June 17, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting amendment to stockholder special meeting right.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
63 funds
Split
5 FOR, 3 AGAINST
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
43 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AVIVA PLC May 6, 2026 Approve Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other For FOR
32 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AVOLTA AG May 6, 2026 Transact Other Business (Voting)
Corporate Governance
Other Not determined Split
13 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
3 funds
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting independent board chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
67 funds
Split
3 FOR, 8 AGAINST
BANK OF BEIJING CO LTD May 21, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
12 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BANK OF HANGZHOU CO LTD May 15, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
9 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI S.A. May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Artur Nowak-Far (Supervisory Board Deputy Chair)
Director Elections
Other For Split
9 FOR, 12 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI S.A. May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Bartosz Grzeskowiak (Supervisory Board Deputy Chair)
Director Elections
Other For Split
9 FOR, 12 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI S.A. May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Jacek Niescior (Supervisory Board Member)
Director Elections
Other For Split
9 FOR, 12 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI S.A. May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Magdalena Dziewguc (Supervisory Board Member)
Director Elections
Other For Split
9 FOR, 12 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI S.A. May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Witold Walkowiak (Supervisory Board Member)
Director Elections
Other For Split
9 FOR, 12 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
BASF SE April 30, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
20 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
BASF SE April 30, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
20 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
BAYER AG April 24, 2026 Voting Instructions for Motions or Nominations by Shareholders that are not Made Accessible Before the AGM and that are Made or Amended in the Course of the AGM
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
21 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
BIOMERIEUX SA May 28, 2026 AMEND ARTICLES 11, 13 AND 14 OF BYLAWS
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
3 FOR, 17 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
BKW AG April 28, 2026 Transact Other Business (Voting)
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
19 FOR, 5 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
3 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
50 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
BOUYGUES April 23, 2026 APPROVE AUDITORS' SPECIAL REPORT ON RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Audit-related
Other For AGAINST
25 funds
Split
5 FOR, 2 AGAINST
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Adopt New Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
17 FOR, 21 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
7 funds
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Approve Revocation of Resolution 25 (2015) and Resolution 22 (2019)
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
17 FOR, 21 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
7 funds
BRASKEM SA April 27, 2026 Amend Article 1 Re: Company's Legal Jurisdiction
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
BRASKEM SA April 27, 2026 Amend Articles Re: Arbitration Clause
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
BRASKEM SA April 29, 2026 Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year Ended Dec. 31, 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
1 fund
BRASKEM SA April 29, 2026 Accept Management Statements for Fiscal Year Ended Dec. 31, 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
1 fund
BRENNTAG SE May 20, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
17 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
BRENNTAG SE May 20, 2026 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOTIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY SHAREHOLDERS THAT ARE NOT MADE ACCESSIBLE BEFORE THE AGM AND THAT ARE MADE OR AMENDED IN THE COURSE OF THE AGM
Corporate Governance
Other None Split
17 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
3 funds
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal on the Adoption of a Board Policy that the Chairperson of the Board be an Independent Director
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
65 funds
Split
3 FOR, 8 AGAINST
BUZZI SPA May 13, 2026 Slate Submitted by Presa SpA and Fimedi SpA
Director Elections
Other None AGAINST
7 funds
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
BYD COMPANY LTD June 9, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 20 ABSTAIN
FOR
3 funds
CARVANA CO. May 5, 2026 To vote upon one stockholder proposal, as described in the Proxy Statement.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 44 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
CATERPILLAR INC. June 10, 2026 Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
79 funds
Split
4 FOR, 8 AGAINST
CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. May 14, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
55 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
CBRE GROUP, INC. May 21, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding our stockholders' ability to call special stockholder meetings.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
55 funds
Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
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
49 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
CGN POWER CO LTD May 20, 2026 Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Framework Agreement and the Proposed Annual Caps Thereto
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For Split
15 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
CHEMICAL WORKS OF GEDEON RICHTER PLC April 29, 2026 Elect Gabriella Balogh as Management Board Member
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CHINA CITIC BANK CORPORATION LTD June 17, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
18 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CHINA PACIFIC INSURANCE (GROUP) CO LTD June 10, 2026 Approve High-Quality Development Plan
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
18 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
CHINA PACIFIC INSURANCE (GROUP) CO LTD June 10, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LTD June 26, 2026 Approve 2027-2029 Factoring Services Agreement
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LTD June 26, 2026 Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Agreement
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LTD June 26, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. May 1, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Permit Stockholder Action by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
46 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
CITIC SECURITIES CO LTD June 26, 2026 Amend Remuneration Management System
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
CITIC SECURITIES CO LTD June 26, 2026 Approve Duty Performance Report of the Independent Non-executive Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION May 8, 2026 Vote on a Shareholder Proposal: Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
53 funds
Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
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
45 funds
Split
3 FOR, 7 AGAINST
COLES GROUP LTD November 11, 2025 Approve Contingent Resolution - Seafood Sourcing Policy
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
21 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY May 8, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman."
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
55 funds
Split
4 FOR, 6 AGAINST
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY June 10, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding proxy access.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 21 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
COMCAST CORPORATION June 10, 2026 Adopt policy to have an independent chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
60 funds
Split
2 FOR, 9 AGAINST
COMMERZBANK AG May 20, 2026 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOTIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY SHAREHOLDERS THAT ARE NOT MADE ACCESSIBLE BEFORE THE AGM AND THAT ARE MADE OR AMENDED IN THE COURSE OF THE AGM
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
26 FOR, 4 ABSTAIN
AGAINST
3 funds
CONOCOPHILLIPS May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
47 funds
Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
CONTINENTAL AG April 30, 2026 AMEND ARTICLES RE: PLACE OF JURISDICTION
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
20 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC. June 17, 2026 To approve an amendment and restatement of CrowdStrike's amended and restated certificate of incorporation to limit officer liability as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
41 FOR, 20 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. April 30, 2026 Consideration of a Shareholder proposal regarding Shareholder right to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
42 funds
Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
CTS EVENTIM AG & CO. KGAA May 27, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Director Elections
Other For Split
19 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
CUMMINS INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy for separation of the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
52 funds
Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION May 14, 2026 Stockholder Proposal for Reducing the Threshold for Our Stockholder Right to Act By Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
52 funds
Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST

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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.