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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

152 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
"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
AMAZON.COM, INC. May 20, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A MANDATORY INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR POLICY
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
7 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
21 funds
AMGEN INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder proposal to require an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 funds
ASTRAZENECA PLC April 9, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 Approve Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Provide for Officer Exculpation
Director Elections
Other For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
AT&T INC. May 14, 2026 Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
AUTODESK, INC. June 17, 2026 Approval of an amendment of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting independent board chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
6 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION May 21, 2026 To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
4 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Amendment of the Company's certificate of incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers.
Director Elections
Other For Split
4 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION April 30, 2026 To amend our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws to permit stockholders holding 25% of our common stock to call a special meeting of stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
2 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
FOR
14 funds
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION April 30, 2026 To amend our Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Adopt New Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BP PLC April 23, 2026 Approve Revocation of Resolution 25 (2015) and Resolution 22 (2019)
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 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 Split
2 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 funds
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC April 15, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
8 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 Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
CHEMICAL WORKS OF GEDEON RICHTER PLC April 29, 2026 Authorize Management Board to Approve Investment and Financing Decisions Aligned with Company's Strategy
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
CHEVRON CORPORATION May 27, 2026 Adopt an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 10 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS May 28, 2026 AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO CALL GENERAL MEETING WITH TWO WEEKS' NOTICE
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY May 8, 2026 Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman."
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
COMPASS GROUP PLC February 5, 2026 Authorise the Company to Call General Meeting with Two Weeks' Notice
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
CONOCOPHILLIPS May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
10 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
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
DOMINION ENERGY, INC. May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
DOMINO'S PIZZA, INC. April 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an independent board chair requirement.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
ECOLAB INC. May 7, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chair policy, if properly presented at the meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal to adopt a policy and amend the bylaws to require an independent board chair.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
10 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
Exxon Mobil Corporation May 27, 2026 Proposal requesting Company to modify its Voluntary Retail Voting Program to provide multiple options not aligned with the Board's recommendations
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION March 4, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to allow for exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware Law.
Director Elections
Other For Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
FISERV, INC. May 21, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting an independent board chair policy.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY June 2, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Separation of Chair and CEO Roles
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
13 funds
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. April 30, 2026 To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting an independent Board Chair policy, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
17 funds
HCA Healthcare, Inc. April 23, 2026 Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding stockholders' right to act by written consent.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
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.