proxyvotesnow.com

Home › Asset managers › Compare 2025-2026 › Vanguard vs Brighthouse

Vanguard vs Brighthouse: how alike they voted, 2025-2026

88.9% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 88.9% of 62,145 items (55,261 the same, 6,884 different). 14,643 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 76,788 items in all.

Note on Brighthouse: its funds did not all vote the same way on 12.0% of the 120,248 ballot items it voted. Those items are not in the percentage above; the ones it shares with this pair are listed under “Split votes”.

Vanguard 2025-2026 · Brighthouse 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 76,78855,2616,884 14,64388.9%82.8%
Board proposals 66,20346,2336,439 13,53187.8%81.6%
E&S shareholder proposals 209153 19183.3%43.9%
Other items 10,3769,013442 92195.3%91.3%

Where they did not vote alike

Everything Voted differently Split votes

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

1,363 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 recommendedVanguardBrighthouse
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Jens Warkentin
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Joachim Brenk
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Jutta Hammer
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Matthias Rickel
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Natalie Bani Ardalan
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Norbert Steiner
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Patrick Seidel
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Rainer-Karl Bock-Wehr
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Sandra Reich
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Sebastian L. Gascard
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Torsten Leue
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Talanx AG May 7, 2026 Ratify Wilm Langenbach
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Teikoku Sen-I Co., Ltd. March 27, 2026 Initiate Share Repurchase Program
Capital Structure
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
1 fund
The Brink's Company June 30, 2026 To adjourn the Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if, immediately prior to such adjournment, there is not a quorum or there are not sufficient votes to approve the Brink's Share Issuance Proposal or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the proxy statement/prospectus (as defined below) is timely provided to holders of Brink's Common Stock (the ""Brink's Adjournment Proposal"").
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
ABSTAIN
2 funds
The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated June 25, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Decarbonization of Operations and Supply Chain
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated June 25, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Individual Compensation Disclosure
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
2 funds
FOR
1 fund
Toho Holdings Co., Ltd. June 26, 2026 Trigger Takeover Defense Plan
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group, Inc. June 24, 2026 Amend Articles to Increase Authorized Capital - Remove Provisions on Non-Common Shares
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
TotalEnergies SE May 29, 2026 In Case Amendments or New Resolutions Proposed During Meeting, mark YES if You Would Like to Appoint the Chairman to Vote Your Shares According to the Recommendation of the Board, Mark NO If you Would like to Abstain from Voting on Such Floor Proposals
Corporate Governance
Other None FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
Toyo Construction Co., Ltd. November 13, 2025 Amend Articles to Decrease Authorized Capital - Delete References to Record Date
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. June 26, 2026 Approve Additional Dividend so that Dividend per Share Equals to 50 Percent of Earnings per Share
Capital Structure
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
UroGen Pharma Ltd. June 22, 2026 To approve the amendment and restatement of the Artides of Association of the Company to, among other things, tie ellgibility for shareholder proposals to the requirements under the Israeli Companies Law.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
2 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
VALLOUREC SA May 21, 2026 APPROVE COMPANY'S CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
VIBRA ENERGIA SA April 15, 2026 Do You Wish to Adopt Cumulative Voting for the Election of the Members of the Board of Directors, Under the Terms of Article 141 of the Brazilian Corporate Law?
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other None ABSTAIN
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Vale SA April 30, 2026 Accounts and Reports
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Vale SA April 30, 2026 Amendments to Article 5 (Reconciliation of Share Capital)
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Volvo AB April 8, 2026 Elect Par Boman as Chair
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
AGAINST
1 fund
Volvo AB April 8, 2026 Shareholder Proposal Regarding Review of Climate-Related Policy Engagement
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
1 fund
FOR
1 fund
Western Mining Co., Ltd. December 24, 2025 Approve Related Party Transactions
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
XP INC. May 29, 2026 Approval and ratification of the Company's consolidated financial statements and the auditor's report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
8 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
YUNNAN ALUMINIUM CO LTD April 17, 2026 Approve Financial Service Agreement and Related Party Transaction
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
YUNNAN YUNTIANHUA CO LTD February 11, 2026 Approve Related Party Transaction
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Yellow Hat Ltd. June 24, 2026 Amend Articles to Delete Language Authorizing Board to Determine Income Allocation
Capital Structure
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
Yellow Hat Ltd. June 24, 2026 Approve Restricted Stock Plan
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
Yunnan Yuntianhua Co., Ltd. July 3, 2025 Approve the Signing of Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO LTD March 20, 2026 Amend Formulation of the Articles of Association (Draft) and Its Appendices to be Applied Upon Listing of A Shares of the Company
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO LTD March 20, 2026 Approve Formulation of the Articles of Association (Draft) and Its Appendices to be Applied Upon Listing of A Shares
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ZIONS BANCORPORATION May 1, 2026 Shareholder proposal requesting a report on risks from misalignment between company policies and customer base.
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
19 funds
ABSTAIN
2 funds
Zalando SE May 12, 2026 Ratification of Management Board Acts
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Zalando SE May 12, 2026 Ratification of Supervisory Board Acts
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
1 fund
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co., Ltd. November 4, 2025 Approve Financial Service Agreement
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd. May 29, 2026 Amend Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
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
6 funds
Split
1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S March 25, 2026 Approve Proposal Regarding Discontinuation of Transportation of Arms
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
A.P. MOELLER - MAERSK A/S March 25, 2026 Approve Proposal Regarding ESG Criteria in Executive Performance and Compensation
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
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
6 funds
Split
1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
AAON, INC. May 12, 2026 Proposal to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation to increase the maximum size of the Board from nine to eleven directors.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
24 funds
Split
4 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
ABB AG March 19, 2026 APPROVE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (NON-BINDING)
Other Social Issues
Other For FOR
5 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
ABBVIE INC. May 8, 2026 Stockholder Proposal - to Adopt a Policy to Require an Independent Chair
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 40 AGAINST
Split
8 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN
ACCIONA SA June 24, 2026 Approve Non-Financial Information Statement
Other Social Issues
Other For FOR
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
ACCOR SA May 27, 2026 Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions
Audit-related
Other For FOR
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
ACS, ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS SA May 7, 2026 Approve Non-Financial Information Statement
Other Social Issues
Other For FOR
6 funds
Split
1 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
ADOBE INC. April 15, 2026 Stockholder Proposal Regarding Vote on Golden Parachutes.
Compensation
Other Against Split
9 FOR, 29 AGAINST
Split
4 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN
ADTRAN HOLDINGS, INC. May 13, 2026 Vote to approve the amendment of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law and to make certain other changes to Section 7.1 thereof.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
16 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
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
14 FOR, 26 AGAINST
Split
6 FOR, 3 AGAINST, 6 ABSTAIN
AEBI SCHMIDT HOLDING AG May 21, 2026 Approval of the Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matters Report
Other Social Issues
Other For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
AENA SME SA April 16, 2026 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPANY'S 2025 UPDATED REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
AENA SME SA April 16, 2026 APPROVE NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION STATEMENT
Other Social Issues
Other For FOR
7 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
AFLAC INCORPORATED May 4, 2026 Independent Board Chairman
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
43 funds
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
AGCO CORPORATION April 23, 2026 Stockholder proposal regarding giving stockholders an ability to call for a special stockholder meeting, if properly presented at the meeting.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
15 FOR, 16 AGAINST
Split
4 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN
AGILON HEALTH, INC. March 17, 2026 Approval of the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes in favor of the Amendment Proposal.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
10 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AIA Group Limited May 22, 2026 Accounts and Reports
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
9 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AIA Group Limited May 22, 2026 Amendments to Articles
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
7 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
AIR LEASE CORPORATION December 18, 2025 Proposal to approve the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve the Merger Proposal (the ''Adjournment Proposal'').
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
22 funds
Split
2 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
AIRBNB INC June 5, 2026 Dual-class sunset
Corporate Governance
Other Against FOR
14 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 13, 2026 To adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies to establish a quorum if there are insufficient votes to adopt any proposal (other than Proposal 8).
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
24 funds
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 13, 2026 To approve an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to authorize certain stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For FOR
24 funds
Split
5 FOR, 2 ABSTAIN
AKERO THERAPEUTICS, INC December 2, 2025 To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement at the time of the Special Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Contested FOR
10 funds
Split
4 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
ALBEMARLE CORPORATION May 5, 2026 Shareholder Proposal regarding shareholders ability to call for a special shareholder meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
16 FOR, 18 AGAINST
Split
3 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
ALCON SA April 30, 2026 Approve Non-Financial Report (Non-Binding)
Other Social Issues
Other For FOR
8 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
ALCON SA April 30, 2026 Transact Other Business (Voting)
Corporate Governance
Other Not determined Split
1 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
4 funds
ALIGHT, INC. June 10, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Alight Charter to provide for the elimination of certain officers' personal liability for monetary damages stemming from breaches of the duty of care as permitted by Section 102(b)(7) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
17 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 AGAINST
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC. May 20, 2026 Ratification of Special Meeting Provision in our Bylaws
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other For Split
28 FOR, 1 AGAINST
Split
1 FOR, 4 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN
ALLY FINANCIAL INC. May 6, 2026 Shareholder Proposal to Reduce Threshold for Shareholders to Call Special Meetings.
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
8 FOR, 20 AGAINST
Split
4 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
ALPHABET INC. June 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding equal shareholder voting
Shareholder Rights and Defenses
Other Against Split
48 FOR, 4 AGAINST
Split
14 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN
ALTIMMUNE INC. September 25, 2025 Approve the authorization to adjourn the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the proposals.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
10 funds
Split
1 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
ALTIMMUNE INC. April 16, 2026 Approve the authorization to adjourn the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the proposals.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
14 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AMADEUS IT GROUP S.A June 2, 2026 Approve Non-Financial Information Statement
Other Social Issues
Other For FOR
8 funds
Split
1 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AMAZON.COM, INC. May 20, 2026 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A MANDATORY INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR POLICY
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
50 funds
Split
14 AGAINST, 8 ABSTAIN
AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. December 10, 2025 Proposal to approve one or more adjournments of the Annual Meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the foregoing proposals.
Corporate Governance
Other For Split
1 FOR, 11 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. June 10, 2026 A proposal to amend our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of our officers as permitted by Delaware law
Director Elections
Other For FOR
30 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
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 Split
5 FOR, 24 AGAINST
Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
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 AGAINST
30 funds
Split
3 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY May 5, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding political bias risk oversight.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
40 funds
Split
5 AGAINST, 9 ABSTAIN
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. February 10, 2026 American Water Adjournment Proposal: If presented at the Special Meeting, approval of the adjournment or postponement of the Special Meeting from time to time, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting (or any adjournment or postponement thereof) to approve the share issuance proposal, or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is timely provided to shareholders of American Water.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
19 funds
Split
1 FOR, 3 ABSTAIN
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. May 13, 2026 Approval of an amendment to the American Water Works Company, Inc. Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
39 funds
Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 3 ABSTAIN
AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, INC. May 18, 2026 Advisory Vote on Shareholder Proposal Regarding Director Removal With or Without Cause.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
3 FOR, 13 AGAINST
Split
1 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AMGEN INC. May 19, 2026 Stockholder proposal to require an independent board chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against Split
1 FOR, 47 AGAINST
Split
3 FOR, 5 AGAINST, 7 ABSTAIN
AMICUS THERAPEUTICS, INC. March 3, 2026 To approve the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement at the time of the special meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
12 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AMRIZE AG April 21, 2026 Advisory vote on the Non-Financial Matters Report for fiscal year 2025
Other
Other For FOR
9 funds
Split
3 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
AMUNDI SA June 2, 2026 APPROVE REPORT ON PROGRESS OF COMPANY'S CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN (ADVISORY)
Environment or Climate
Other For Split
1 FOR, 7 ABSTAIN
Split
1 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
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
9 FOR, 27 AGAINST
Split
5 FOR, 2 AGAINST, 4 ABSTAIN
ANGLO AMERICAN PLC April 29, 2026 Approve 2026-2028 Transition Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
6 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
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
5 FOR, 13 AGAINST
Split
2 FOR, 1 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Customer Transition Approach and Climate Commitments
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Disclosure of Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED December 18, 2025 Approve Strategy to Eliminate Financed Deforestation
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
Split
2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Climate Risk Safeguarding
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Climate Transition Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
6 funds
Split
2 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN
APA Group October 22, 2025 Approve Key Partner Due Diligence
Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
Split
2 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN

← Previous Page 5 of 14 Next →

← All 20 managers, 2025-2026

How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 25, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.