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Franklin Templeton vs DWS: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

99.2% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 99.2% of 54,743 items (54,299 the same, 444 different). 293 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 55,036 items in all.

Franklin Templeton 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 55,03654,299444 29399.2%99.0%
Board proposals 41,41140,872345 19499.2%99.0%
E&S shareholder proposals 16612032 1478.9%77.3%
Other items 13,45913,30767 8599.5%99.3%

Where they did not vote alike

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

737 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 recommendedFranklin TempletonDWS
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
2 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
2 funds
FOR
5 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding AI Board oversight
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
15 funds
FOR
25 funds
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding a report on data privacy
Corporate Governance
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
15 funds
FOR
25 funds
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
4 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
4 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
2 funds
AGAINST
2 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
6 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
2 funds
FOR
3 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
4 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
11 funds
FOR
18 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
6 funds
FOR
17 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
6 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
1 fund
FOR
5 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
7 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
11 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
12 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
12 funds
FOR
22 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
15 funds
FOR
27 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
9 funds
FOR
16 funds
SKYWEST, INC. May 5, 2026 A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy.
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
4 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
7 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
9 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
8 funds
FOR
12 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
9 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
9 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
6 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
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
6 funds
FOR
12 funds
WALMART INC. June 4, 2026 Report on Workplace Health and Safety Governance
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Shareholder (E&S) Against AGAINST
9 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
9 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
1 fund
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
2 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
2 funds
FOR
6 funds
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Customer Transition Approach and Climate Commitments
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
5 funds
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Climate Risk Safeguarding
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
5 funds
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Key Partner Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
5 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
1 fund
FOR
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
3 funds
FOR
8 funds
DANA INCORPORATED April 22, 2026 Shareholder proposal to require an independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Alexander von zur Muehlen for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Bernd Leukert for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Christian Sewing for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Claudio de Sanctis for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Fabrizio Campelli for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member James von Moltke for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Laura Padovani for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Marcus Chromik (from May 1, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Olivier Vigneron (until May 19, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Rebecca Short for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Stefan Simon (until April 30, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Alexander Wynaendts for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Claudia Fieber for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Dagmar Valcarcel (until May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Florian Haggenmiller for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Frank Schulze for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Frank Witter for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Gerlinde Siebert for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Jan Duscheck for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member John Thain for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Juergen Toegel for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Kirsty Roth (from May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Klaus Moosmayer (from May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Manja Eifert for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Mayree Clark for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Michele Trogni for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Norbert Winkeljohann for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Sigmar Gabriel for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Stephan Szukalski for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Susanne Bleidt for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Theodor Weimer (until May 22, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Timo Heider for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DEUTSCHE BANK AG May 28, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Yngve Slyngstad for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
6 funds
DWS GROUP GMBH & CO. KGAA June 3, 2026 Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
DWS GROUP GMBH & CO. KGAA June 3, 2026 Approve Discharge of Personally Liable Partner for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
DWS GROUP GMBH & CO. KGAA June 3, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
4 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
JD SPORTS FASHION PLC July 2, 2025 Oversee the Preparation of a Report to Provide Investors the Information Needed to Assess the Company's Approach to Human Capital Management
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
4 funds
LINDE PLC July 29, 2025 A shareholder proposal requesting an annual report regarding the alignment of the Company's direct and indirect lobbying activities with the Company's 2050 climate neutrality ambition.
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
13 funds
LUNDIN MINING CORP May 7, 2026 SP 1: Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Reduction Strategy
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
4 funds
Loblaw Companies Limited May 12, 2026 Disclose Company's Progress Toward Ending Property Controls
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
3 funds
Lojas Renner SA September 18, 2025 Add New Article 16 Re: Indemnity Provision
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Lojas Renner SA September 18, 2025 Amend Article 19
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
Lojas Renner SA September 18, 2025 Amend Article 6
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED July 24, 2025 Approve the Climate Risk Exposure and Management Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
6 funds
MARKEL GROUP INC. May 20, 2026 Shareholder proposal for a report on the Company's strategies and action plans to mitigate material environmental risks.
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
4 funds
MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC July 1, 2025 Oversee the Preparation of a Report to Provide Investors the Information Needed to Assess the Company's Approach to Human Capital Management
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
6 funds
PENNON GROUP PLC July 24, 2025 Amend Articles of Association Re: Format of General Meetings
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
2 funds
POPULAR, INC. May 8, 2026 To approve an amendment to Popular's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for director and officer exculpation to the extent permitted by Puerto Rico law.
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 10: Report on Loans Made by the Bank in Support of the Circular Economy
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
3 funds
Royal Bank of Canada April 9, 2026 SP 7: 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
Shopify Inc. June 16, 2026 Adopt a Policy on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") in the Company's Business and Operations
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
7 funds
Suncor Energy Inc. May 5, 2026 SP 1: Report on Sustainability
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
6 funds
TESLA, INC. November 6, 2025 A shareholder proposal regarding adopting targets and reporting on metrics to assess the feasibility of integrating sustainability metrics into senior executive compensation plans.
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
9 funds
FOR
12 funds
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY April 29, 2026 Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on the Company's plans to increase sustainability disclosure
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
12 funds
THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK April 16, 2026 SP 7: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
3 funds
The Bank of Nova Scotia April 14, 2026 SP 6: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
3 funds
Volvo AB April 8, 2026 Approve Publication of a Report on Company's Climate Policy Commitments and Alignment with the Paris Agreement
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
4 funds
WESTPAC BANKING CORP December 11, 2025 Approve Transition Plan Approach and Climate Commitments
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
4 funds
A. O. Smith Corporation April 13, 2026 Election of directors: Christopher L. Mapes
Director Elections
Board For WITHHOLD
1 fund
FOR
5 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.