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

94.2% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 94.2% of 74,968 items (70,652 the same, 4,316 different). 2,080 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 77,048 items in all.

Vanguard 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 77,04870,6524,316 2,08094.2%93.2%
Board proposals 59,12053,5623,775 1,78393.4%92.3%
E&S shareholder proposals 17310943 2171.7%67.7%
Other items 17,75516,981498 27697.2%96.4%

Where they did not vote alike

Everything Voted differently Split votes

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

1,783 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 recommendedVanguardDWS
LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. August 12, 2025 Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
24 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
LOANDEPOT, INC. June 4, 2026 To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as loanDepot's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
8 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION May 12, 2026 Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young as our Independent Auditors for 2026
Audit-related
Board For Split
39 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
LUCID GROUP, INC. June 4, 2026 To approve the amendment and restatement of the Lucid Group, Inc. Amended and Restated 2021 Stock Incentive Plan
Compensation
Board For Split
13 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
LUCID GROUP, INC. June 4, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation for our named executive officers as disclosed in our Proxy Statement
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
17 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. June 25, 2026 Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board Contested Split
28 FOR, 11 AGAINST
AGAINST
11 funds
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. May 20, 2026 Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent auditor for 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
24 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. July 3, 2025 To approve on an advisory (non-binding) basis of the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC June 11, 2026 To re-elect Lisa Trimberger as a Director of the Company.
Director Elections
Board For Split
7 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Authorize up to 1 Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Restricted Stock Plans
Compensation
Board For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Authorize up to 1 Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Stock Option Plans
Compensation
Board For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Reelect Laurent Mignon as Director
Director Elections
Board For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE April 23, 2026 Reelect Natacha Valla as Director
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE April 23, 2026 Reelect Marie-Josee Kravis as Director
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V. May 22, 2026 Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay)
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
27 FOR, 9 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V. May 22, 2026 Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. as the Auditor of our 2026 Dutch Statutory Annual Accounts
Audit-related
Board For Split
22 FOR, 9 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V. May 22, 2026 Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audit-related
Board For Split
22 FOR, 9 AGAINST
FOR
8 funds
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. April 22, 2026 Election of Class II Directors: J. Kristofer Galashan
Director Elections
Board For Split
13 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
1 fund
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. April 22, 2026 Election of Class II Directors: Jennifer Pomerantz
Director Elections
Board For Split
13 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
1 fund
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. April 22, 2026 Election of Class II Directors: Jonathan Coslet
Director Elections
Board For Split
13 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
1 fund
Light & Wonder, Inc. June 10, 2026 To approve the aggregate annual amount that may be paid or granted as the Company's non-employee director compensation (cash and equity) pursuant to and in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 10.17.
Compensation
Board For Split
1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
Linde Plc July 29, 2025 Election of Directors: Dr. Victoria Ossadnik
Director Elections
Board For Split
31 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
Linde Plc July 29, 2025 Election of Directors: Hugh Grant
Director Elections
Board For Split
31 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
Linde Plc July 29, 2025 Election of Directors: Joe Kaeser
Director Elections
Board For Split
31 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
Linde Plc July 29, 2025 Election of Directors: Robert L. Wood
Director Elections
Board For Split
31 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
M-TRON INDUSTRIES, INC. June 16, 2026 To approve the Second Amended and Restated M-tron Industries, Inc. 2022 Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MACY'S INC. May 15, 2026 Approval of the amendment and restatement of the Macy's, Inc. 2024 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
23 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS INC. June 17, 2026 Re-election of Class I directors: Julian Baker
Director Elections
Board For Split
15 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
FOR
3 funds
MAINSTREET BANCSHARES, INC. May 21, 2026 To vote, on an advisory, non-binding basis, to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.
Compensation
Board For Split
10 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC. May 14, 2026 Non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
26 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
MANPOWERGROUP INC. May 8, 2026 Advisory vote on approval of the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
24 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MAPLEBEAR INC. May 22, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
31 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
MARA HOLDINGS, INC. June 18, 2026 A non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of our Named Executive Officers ("Say-on-Pay").
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
19 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
MARA HOLDINGS, INC. June 18, 2026 Approval of an amendment to our Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2018 Plan") to increase the number of shares of our common stock reserved under the 2018 Plan by 18 million shares.
Compensation
Board For Split
15 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
MARAVAI LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS, INC. May 26, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Maravai's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
9 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION May 12, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of Marine Products in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MARINEMAX, INC. March 3, 2026 To approve the amendment of our 2021 Stock-Based Compensation Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance by 415,000 shares.
Compensation
Board For Split
12 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MARKEL GROUP INC. May 20, 2026 Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
30 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
MARKETWISE, INC. June 4, 2026 To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MARQETA, INC. June 10, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
22 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION May 15, 2026 Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
21 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. May 21, 2026 Advisory (Nonbinding) Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
35 FOR, 9 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. June 25, 2026 An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
29 FOR, 9 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
MASIMO CORPORATION May 1, 2026 To consider and vote on the proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Masimo's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger (the "Compensation Proposal").
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
22 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED June 16, 2026 Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for Mastercard for 2026
Audit-related
Board For Split
46 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
19 funds
MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY June 11, 2026 Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
26 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
MATCH GROUP, INC. June 16, 2026 To approve a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
33 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
MATIV HOLDINGS, INC. April 30, 2026 Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
12 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MATTEL, INC. May 28, 2026 Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Mattel, Inc.'s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
25 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MAXIMUS, INC. March 10, 2026 Election of Directors: Anne K. Altman
Director Elections
Board For Split
22 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
MAXIMUS, INC. March 10, 2026 Election of Directors: Gayathri Rajan
Director Elections
Board For Split
22 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
MAXIMUS, INC. March 10, 2026 Election of Directors: John J. Haley
Director Elections
Board For Split
22 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
MAXIMUS, INC. March 10, 2026 Election of Directors: Raymond B. Ruddy
Director Elections
Board For Split
22 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
MAXLINEAR, INC. May 20, 2026 To approve an amendment and restatement of the MaxLinear, Inc. Amended and Restated 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, including approval of a new ten-year term and an increase in the number of shares reserved thereunder by 3,204,107.
Compensation
Board For Split
24 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
MAXLINEAR, INC. May 20, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025, as set forth in the proxy statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
35 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
4 funds
MBIA INC. May 5, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
9 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MBIA INC. May 5, 2026 To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, certified public accountants, as independent auditors for the Company for the year 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MEDIFAST, INC. May 19, 2026 Approve the Amended and Restated 2012 Share Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
9 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MERCADOLIBRE, INC. June 9, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers for fiscal year 2025.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
19 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. May 13, 2026 Approval of a non-binding, advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as described in the Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
26 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
4 funds
METLIFE, INC. June 16, 2026 Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as MetLife, Inc.'s Independent Auditor for 2026
Audit-related
Board For Split
32 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FOR
9 funds
MGP INGREDIENTS, INC. May 13, 2026 Approve the MGP Ingredients, Inc. Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
12 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
MGP Ingredients, Inc. May 13, 2026 Election of Directors: Thomas A. Gerke
Director Elections
Board For Split
10 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MGP Ingredients, Inc. May 13, 2026 Election of Directors: Todd B. Siwak
Director Elections
Board For Split
10 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MIAMI INTL HLDGS INC June 16, 2026 The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
8 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED August 19, 2025 Proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executives.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
28 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Election of Directors: Hugh F. Johnston
Director Elections
Board For Split
30 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
27 funds
MICROSOFT CORPORATION December 5, 2025 Ratification of the Selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our Independent Auditor for Fiscal Year 2026
Audit-related
Board For Split
47 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
27 funds
MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. January 26, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the named executive officers of MidWestOne that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
9 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MIRUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. June 15, 2026 To elect the Board's three Class I nominees for director to hold office until the Company's 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci
Director Elections
Board For Split
12 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
1 fund
MISTRAS GROUP, INC. May 19, 2026 To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of MISTRAS Group, Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. June 26, 2026 Elect Director Kanie, Norio
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. June 26, 2026 Elect Director Shimizu, Hiroshi
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP,INC. June 26, 2026 Elect Director Yasuda, Takayuki
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
MKS INC. May 11, 2026 The approval of the Amended and Restated 2022 Stock Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
23 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
MKS INC. May 11, 2026 The ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
23 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
MODERNA, INC. May 6, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
17 FOR, 20 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
MOELIS & COMPANY June 25, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
29 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. May 6, 2026 To consider and approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
19 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY May 6, 2026 To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of Molson Coors Beverage Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
24 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. May 20, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
31 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
MONOPAR THERAPEUTICS, INC. June 22, 2026 To approve the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
MONOPAR THERAPEUTICS, INC. June 22, 2026 To approve the compensation of our named executive officers on an advisory, non-binding basis.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
MORGAN STANLEY May 14, 2026 To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor
Audit-related
Board For Split
38 FOR, 11 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. May 18, 2026 Advisory Approval of the Company's Executive Compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
33 FOR, 10 AGAINST
FOR
10 funds
MOVADO GROUP, INC. June 17, 2026 To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
Audit-related
Board For Split
11 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MR. COOPER GROUP INC. September 3, 2025 To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Mr. Cooper's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise related to themergers (the "merger-related compensation proposal").
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
18 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
MURPHY USA INC. May 7, 2026 Approval of Executive Compensation on an Advisory, Non-Binding Basis.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
21 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
MVB FINANCIAL CORP. May 19, 2026 To approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. ("Say on Pay").
Compensation
Board For Split
6 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
MYRIAD GENETICS, INC. June 4, 2026 To approve the proposed 2026 Employee, Director and Consultant Equity Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
15 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. December 10, 2025 Election of the following nominees as directors: Donna M. Coleman
Director Elections
Board For Split
12 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
FOR
1 fund
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. December 10, 2025 Election of the following nominees as directors: Frederic V. Salerno
Director Elections
Board For Split
12 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
FOR
1 fund
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. December 10, 2025 Election of the following nominees as directors: Martin Bandier
Director Elections
Board For Split
12 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
FOR
1 fund
Meta Platforms, Inc. May 27, 2026 Election of Directors: Andrew W. Houston
Director Elections
Board For Split
24 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
22 funds
Meta Platforms, Inc. May 27, 2026 Election of Directors: Dana White
Director Elections
Board For Split
9 FOR, 16 WITHHOLD
FOR
22 funds
Meta Platforms, Inc. May 27, 2026 Election of Directors: John Elkann
Director Elections
Board For Split
8 FOR, 17 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
22 funds
Meta Platforms, Inc. May 27, 2026 Election of Directors: Mark Zuckerberg
Director Elections
Board For Split
24 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
FOR
22 funds
Meta Platforms, Inc. May 27, 2026 Election of Directors: Peggy Alford
Director Elections
Board For Split
24 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
22 funds
Meta Platforms, Inc. May 27, 2026 Election of Directors: Tony Xu
Director Elections
Board For Split
24 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
22 funds
Miami International Holdings, Inc. June 16, 2026 The election of the 15 director nominees: Talal Jassim Al-Bahar
Director Elections
Board For Split
6 FOR, 3 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
1 fund

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