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

96.2% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 96.2% of 67,806 items (65,239 the same, 2,567 different). 1,745 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 69,551 items in all.

Northern Trust 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 69,55165,2392,567 1,74596.2%95.2%
Board proposals 54,30050,4552,381 1,46495.5%94.5%
E&S shareholder proposals 1739819 5683.8%72.7%
Other items 15,07814,686167 22598.9%98.2%

Where they did not vote alike

Everything Voted differently Split votes

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

392 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 recommendedNorthern TrustDWS
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 ABSTAIN
2 funds
FOR
4 funds
JIANGSU HENGRUI PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD. April 16, 2026 Elect Dai Hongbin as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
JIANGSU HENGRUI PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD. April 16, 2026 Elect Sun Piaoyang as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
JIANGSU KING'S LUCK BREWERY JOINT-STOCK CO LTD May 21, 2026 Elect Wang Jigan as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
2 funds
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. April 16, 2026 Elect Dai Hongbin as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
2 funds
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. April 16, 2026 Elect Sun Piaoyang as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
2 funds
KKR & CO. INC. May 21, 2026 An amendment to the Existing Charter to establish stockholders' meetings as the sole mechanism for approval of matters on which holders of common stock are required or permitted to vote.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
10 funds
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. March 27, 2026 Amend Articles to Appoint Outside Director as Chairman of the Board
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 11, 2026 Shareholder Proposal titled "Improve Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting".
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
7 funds
LIFEMD, INC. June 12, 2026 To authorize the Chairman of the Board to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date, if necessary or appropriate, including for purposes of soliciting additional votes in favor of any or all of the proposals or for purposes of establishing a quorum. (Proposal 4).
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION May 28, 2026 Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
LITHIA MOTORS, INC. April 30, 2026 Vote on a shareholder proposal requesting a change to our board leadership structure, if properly presented.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
2 funds
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION May 12, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Requiring Independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
14 funds
MARKEL GROUP INC. May 20, 2026 Shareholder proposal to give shareholders an ability to call for a special shareholder meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
4 funds
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. June 26, 2026 Approve Restricted Stock Plan
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
Meitu, Inc. September 10, 2025 Amend Existing Third Amended and Restated Articles of Association and Adopt New Fourth Amended and Restated Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
NINGXIA BAOFENG ENERGY GROUP CO LTD April 3, 2026 Elect Zhang Minglin as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
2 funds
NORDEX SE May 5, 2026 APPROVE INCREASE IN SIZE OF BOARD TO SEVEN MEMBERS
Director Elections
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
ORIENT SECURITIES CO LTD March 20, 2026 Elect Zhou Lei as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
OceanFirst Financial Corp. April 2, 2026 A proposal to amend Section C of Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation of OceanFirst, as amended (the "OceanFirst charter"), in a manner to exempt Warburg and its affiliates (but not any other OceanFirst stockholder) from the application of Section C of Article FOURTH of the OceanFirst charter (the "OceanFirst exemption amendment proposal"); and
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Orient Securities Co., Ltd. October 24, 2025 Elect Liu Wei as Director and Member of the Audit Committee
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
3 funds
Orient Securities Co., Ltd. October 24, 2025 Elect Liu Wei as Director and Member of the Audit Committee
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
Orient Securities Co., Ltd. March 20, 2026 Elect Zhou Lei as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
2 funds
PARQUE ARAUCO SA PARAUCO February 24, 2026 AUTHORIZE BOARD TO RATIFY AND EXECUTE APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
2 funds
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA - PETROBRAS April 16, 2026 Elect Jeronimo Antunes as Director Appointed by Preferred Shareholder
Director Elections
Other None AGAINST
3 funds
ABSTAIN
2 funds
PEUGEOT INVEST SA May 20, 2026 APPROVE AUDITORS' SPECIAL REPORT ON RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS MENTIONING THE ABSENCE OF NEW TRANSACTIONS
Audit-related
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
PHARMARON BEIJING CO., LTD. June 12, 2026 Elect Lou Boliang as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
3 funds
PHARMARON BEIJING CO., LTD. June 12, 2026 Elect Lou Xiaoqiang as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
3 funds
PHARMARON BEIJING CO., LTD. June 12, 2026 Elect Zheng Bei as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
3 funds
PHOENIX FINANCIAL LTD March 9, 2026 APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
3 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co., Ltd. July 18, 2025 Elect Ma Chaohui as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
QORVO, INC. August 13, 2025 To consider a stockholder proposal relating to special meetings of Qorvo, Inc.'s stockholders, if properly presented.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
2 funds
RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. June 3, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
3 funds
FOR
2 funds
REVVITY, INC. April 28, 2026 To approve the shareholder proposal regarding Executives to Retain Significant Stock.
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
5 funds
RUSH STREET INTERACTIVE, INC. June 3, 2026 Approval of amendments to the Charter to (a) provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law, and (b) make certain clarifying changes to the director removal process.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Rinnai Corp. June 26, 2026 Approve Restricted Stock Plan
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
SALZGITTER AG June 3, 2026 APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2028
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
SELECT MEDICAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION April 23, 2026 Non-Binding Advisory Vote on a Company Proposal to provide stockholders the right to call a special meeting of stockholders at a 25% ownership threshold.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
SHANGHAI ELECTRIC GROUP COMPANY LIMITED June 5, 2026 Amend Articles of Association and Its Appendices
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CO LTD June 5, 2026 Elect Wu Wei as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
2 funds
SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD June 25, 2026 Elect Shen Bo as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
3 funds
SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD June 25, 2026 Elect Wang Zhong as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
3 funds
SHANGHAI PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CO LTD June 25, 2026 Elect Yang Qiuhua as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
3 funds
SIXT SE June 17, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
SIXT SE June 17, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER ERICH SIXT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
STRAWBERRY FIELDS REIT INC. May 7, 2026 To approve adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
SUNGROW POWER SUPPLY CO LTD April 24, 2026 Elect Zhang Lei as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
3 funds
SUSS MICROTEC SE June 3, 2026 AMEND ARTICLES RE: PLACE OF JURISDICTION
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
SVEAFASTIGHETER AB (PUBL) June 26, 2026 DETERMINE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND DEPUTY MEMBERS OF BOARD
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
Sailun Group Co., Ltd. December 19, 2025 Elect Li Jiqing as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Company Limited October 17, 2025 Approve Second Batch Proposed Amendments to the Existing Articles of Association and Adopt New Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd. September 29, 2025 Approve Grant of H Share Options to Yao Sheng Upon the Adoption of the 2025 H Share Option Incentive Scheme
Compensation
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd. September 29, 2025 Approve Grant of H Share Options to Zhang Zhuobing Upon the Adoption of the 2025 H Share Option Incentive Scheme
Compensation
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co., Ltd. September 19, 2025 Elect Zhou Peiyu as Director
Director Elections
Other For AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
3 funds
Suncor Energy Inc. May 5, 2026 SP 1: Report on Sustainability
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
4 funds
FOR
6 funds
TAIWAN COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL HOLDING CO LTD June 18, 2026 Elect Lin, Hann-Chyi as Independent Director
Director Elections
Other None AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
4 funds
TELEVISION FRANCAISE 1 SA TF1 April 16, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions
Audit-related
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
THE AES CORPORATION April 29, 2026 If properly presented, to vote on a non-binding stockholder proposal regarding stockholder ability to call a special meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
4 funds
THE BOEING COMPANY April 17, 2026 Action by Written Consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
9 funds
THE TIMKEN COMPANY May 8, 2026 Consideration of a shareholder proposal asking our Board of Directors to take the steps necessary to amend the appropriate Company governing documents to give the owners of a combined 10% of our outstanding common stock the power to call a special shareholder meeting or the owners of the lowest percentage of shareholders, as governed by state law, the power to call a special shareholder meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
2 funds
THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY May 14, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding stockholder right to act by written consent
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. June 25, 2026 Amend Articles to Add Provision on Health Management of All Workers Engaged in Operations at Nuclear Power Plants
Environment or Climate
Other Against FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. June 25, 2026 Amend Articles to Fully Disclose Data Related to Nuclear Power Plant Safety Reviews
Environment or Climate
Other Against FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
UNICAJA BANCO S.A. April 9, 2026 AMEND ARTICLE 9.2 AND ADD ARTICLE 9 BIS RE: ALLOW SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN VIRTUAL-ONLY FORMAT
Corporate Governance
Other For AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
UROGEN PHARMA LTD June 22, 2026 To approve the amendment and restatement of the Articles of Association of the Company to, among other things, tie eligibility for shareholder proposals to the requirements under the Israeli Companies Law.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. May 14, 2026 To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding stockholder ability to act by written consent.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
2 funds
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. June 24, 2026 Approve Restricted Stock Plan
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 3: Adopt Performance-Aligned Compensation Policy
Compensation
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 4: Adopt New Skill Diversification Policy
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
"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 Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 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 Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
"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 Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
"BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" April 15, 2026 SP 8: Advisory Vote on Environmental Policies
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
ABBVIE INC. May 8, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - to Adopt a Policy to Require an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
17 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 Split
5 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
AENA SME SA April 16, 2026 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPANY'S 2025 UPDATED REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
7 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
AFLAC INCORPORATED May 4, 2026 Independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
4 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
AGL ENERGY LTD October 3, 2025 Approve Climate Transition Action Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
ALLY FINANCIAL INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal to Reduce Threshold for Shareholders to Call Special Meetings.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
AMAZON.COM, INC. May 20, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A MANDATORY INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR POLICY
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
21 funds
AMGEN INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder proposal to require an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 funds
AMUNDI SA June 2, 2026 APPROVE REPORT ON PROGRESS OF COMPANY'S CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN (ADVISORY)
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
ANALOG DEVICES, INC. March 11, 2026 To consider a shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
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 Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Customer Transition Approach and Climate Commitments
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Disclosure of Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Strategy to Eliminate Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Climate Risk Safeguarding
Environment or Climate
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Climate Transition Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
3 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Key Partner Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against Split
2 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
AURUBIS AG February 12, 2026 APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2028
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
AUTODESK, INC. June 17, 2026 Stockholder proposal requesting amendment to stockholder special meeting right.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
5 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
15 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 Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
AVIVA PLC May 6, 2026 Approve Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION May 4, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting independent board chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
16 funds
BASF SE April 30, 2026 Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
6 funds
BASF SE April 30, 2026 Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
3 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
6 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 Split
1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
BOUYGUES April 23, 2026 APPROVE AUDITORS' SPECIAL REPORT ON RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Audit-related
Other For Split
5 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 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
3 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
18 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.