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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
BED BATH & BEYOND, INC. May 14, 2026 The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
9 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BEIJER REF AB April 23, 2026 APPROVE REMUNERATION REPORT
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
5 funds
BEIJER REF AB April 23, 2026 ELECT PER BERTLAND AS BOARD CHAIR
Corporate Governance
Board For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BEIJER REF AB April 23, 2026 REELECT ALBERT GUSTAFSSON AS DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BEIJER REF AB April 23, 2026 REELECT PER BERTLAND AS DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BELLRING BRANDS, INC. January 28, 2026 Election of Directors: Robert V. Vitale
Director Elections
Board For Split
7 FOR, 10 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
2 funds
BELLRING BRANDS, INC. January 28, 2026 To consider and vote, on an advisory basis, for the adoption of a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers, as such compensation is described under the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" and "Executive Compensation" sections of this proxy statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
23 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. May 2, 2026 Non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers, as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
29 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
8 funds
BEST BUY CO., INC. June 12, 2026 To approve in a non-binding advisory vote our named executive officer compensation
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
29 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
12 funds
BETTER HOME & FINANCE HOLDING COMPANY June 10, 2026 Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
8 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BEYOND MEAT, INC. May 20, 2026 Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
8 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BEYOND MEAT, INC. May 20, 2026 To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
1 FOR, 13 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
BGC GROUP INC. November 12, 2025 Approval, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
27 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
BIGBEAR.AI HOLDINGS, INC. April 21, 2026 To approve an amendment to the Company's Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 500,000,000 to 1,000,000,000.
Capital Structure
Board For Split
10 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BIO-TECHNE CORP October 30, 2025 Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
27 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. June 11, 2026 To approve an amended and restated Stock Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares available for issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
17 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. June 11, 2026 To hold a non-binding, advisory vote regarding executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
24 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
BIOHAVEN LTD April 28, 2026 A non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
17 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BIOHAVEN LTD April 28, 2026 Election of Directors for a term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of shareholders: Michael T. Heffernan
Director Elections
Board For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. June 2, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
30 FOR, 8 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION June 18, 2026 To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION June 18, 2026 To ratify the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR, INC. May 27, 2026 The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BLACKBAUD, INC. June 10, 2026 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE BLACKBAUD, INC. 2016 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
Compensation
Board For Split
16 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BLACKLINE, INC. May 7, 2026 Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the 2025 compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
21 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BLACKROCK, INC. May 20, 2026 Approval, in a non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation for named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
42 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
12 funds
BLOCK, INC. June 16, 2026 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
29 FOR, 9 AGAINST
AGAINST
9 funds
BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. April 22, 2026 Approval of the Amended and Restated Bloomin' Brands, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
Compensation
Board For Split
17 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BLUELINX HOLDINGS May 14, 2026 Proposal to approve an Amendment to the 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for Issuance under the plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
8 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
BOK Financial Corporation May 5, 2026 Election of Directors: Alan S. Armstrong
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 18 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
1 fund
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. June 2, 2026 Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
32 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
15 funds
BRAZE, INC. June 30, 2026 Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
16 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
BRC Inc. May 28, 2026 Election of Class I Directors: Lawrence "Chip" Molloy
Director Elections
Board For Split
3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
BREMBO N.V. April 29, 2026 Reelect Elizabeth Marie Robinson as Non-Executive Director
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BREMBO N.V. April 29, 2026 Reelect Manuela Soffientini as Non-Executive Director
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BREMBO N.V. April 29, 2026 Reelect Umberto Nicodano as Non-Executive Director
Director Elections
Board For Split
6 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA, INC. June 22, 2026 To approve an amendment and restatement of the 2021 Amended and Restated BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. Stock Option and Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance thereunder by 2,000,000 shares.
Compensation
Board For Split
16 FOR, 3 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL, INC. February 12, 2026 To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger; and
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
20 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL, INC. June 2, 2026 Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Brighthouse Financial's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026
Audit-related
Board For Split
15 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC May 12, 2026 Election of Director: Ashley M. Hunter
Director Elections
Board For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC May 12, 2026 Election of Director: Heather J. McGregor
Director Elections
Board For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC May 12, 2026 Election of Director: Lorenzo Pellicioli
Director Elections
Board For Split
2 FOR, 4 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC May 12, 2026 Election of Director: Maria Pinelli
Director Elections
Board For Split
5 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
BROADCOM INC April 20, 2026 Advisory vote to approve the named executive officer compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
50 FOR, 9 AGAINST
AGAINST
20 funds
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION June 24, 2026 ELECT DIRECTOR JEFFREY BLIDNER
Director Elections
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
1 fund
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE HOLDINGS CORPORATION June 17, 2026 ELECT DIRECTOR JEFFREY BLIDNER
Director Elections
Board For Split
8 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
4 funds
BRUKER CORPORATION May 21, 2026 Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our Independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
17 FOR, 7 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BUMBLE INC. June 4, 2026 Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
3 FOR, 12 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
BUMBLE INC. June 4, 2026 The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
13 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
BUNGE GLOBAL SA May 20, 2026 Appointment of Independent Auditor for U.S. Securities Law Requirements and Reelection of Statutory Auditor for Swiss Law Requirements.
Audit-related
Board For Split
18 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
11 funds
BURFORD CAPITAL LIMITED May 13, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders under "Executive compensation", including the compensation discussion and analysis, the compensation tables and the related narrative discussion included therein ("Say-on-Pay").
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
11 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
BUTTERFLY NETWORK, INC. June 18, 2026 To approve by a non-binding advisory vote the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
14 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
5 funds
Ball Corporation April 29, 2026 Election of Directors: Todd A. Penegor
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 17 AGAINST
AGAINST
10 funds
Banner Corporation May 20, 2026 Election of twelve directors to each serve for a one-year term: Roberto R. Herencia
Director Elections
Board For Split
4 FOR, 16 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
Berkeley Group Holdings Plc September 5, 2025 Authorise Issue of Equity
Capital Structure
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
Berkeley Group Holdings Plc September 5, 2025 Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights
Capital Structure
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
Berkeley Group Holdings Plc September 5, 2025 Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights in Connection with an Acquisition or Other Capital Investment
Capital Structure
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
Berkeley Group Holdings Plc September 5, 2025 Reappoint KPMG LLP as Auditors
Audit-related
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. May 2, 2026 Election of Directors: Charlotte Guyman
Director Elections
Board For Split
20 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
7 funds
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. May 2, 2026 Election of Directors: Kenneth I. Chenault
Director Elections
Board For Split
20 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
7 funds
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. May 2, 2026 Election of Directors: Stephen B. Burke
Director Elections
Board For Split
20 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
7 funds
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. May 2, 2026 Election of Directors: Susan L. Decker
Director Elections
Board For Split
20 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
7 funds
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. May 2, 2026 Election of Directors: Thomas S. Murphy, Jr.
Director Elections
Board For Split
20 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
7 funds
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. June 2, 2026 Election of Directors: Ian T. Clark
Director Elections
Board For Split
24 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
6 funds
Birkenstock Holding Plc April 29, 2026 Elect Director Ruth Kennedy
Director Elections
Board For Split
1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Bloom Energy Corporation May 21, 2026 Election of our four Class II Directors: Barbara Burger
Director Elections
Board For Split
19 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
10 funds
Bloom Energy Corporation May 21, 2026 Election of our four Class II Directors: Eddy Zervigon
Director Elections
Board For Split
19 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
WITHHOLD
10 funds
Boston Beer Company, Inc. May 27, 2026 Advisory vote to approve our named executive officers' executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
25 FOR, 8 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
Boston Scientific Corporation April 30, 2026 Proposal to elect ten Directors: David C. Habiger
Director Elections
Board For Split
27 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
14 funds
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company May 5, 2026 Election of Directors: Derica W. Rice
Director Elections
Board For Split
34 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
18 funds
Broadcom Inc. April 20, 2026 Election of Directors: Harry L. You
Director Elections
Board For Split
33 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
19 funds
Brookfield Business Corporation January 13, 2026 Approve BBUC Arrangement Resolution
Extraordinary Transactions
Board For Split
4 FOR, 5 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
C3.AI, INC. October 3, 2025 Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
1 FOR, 17 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
CABLE ONE, INC. May 14, 2026 To approve the Cable One, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
12 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CABLE ONE, INC. May 14, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
15 FOR, 3 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CACI International Inc October 16, 2025 Election of Directors: Ryan D. McCarthy
Director Elections
Board For Split
17 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. May 7, 2026 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: Lewis Chew
Director Elections
Board For Split
25 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
13 funds
CADIZ, INC. June 18, 2026 The approval of an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock.
Capital Structure
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CAE INC August 13, 2025 ELECT DIRECTOR LOUIS TETU
Director Elections
Board For Split
4 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
CAE INC August 13, 2025 ELECT DIRECTOR PATRICK M. SHANAHAN
Director Elections
Board For Split
4 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
CAE Inc. August 13, 2025 Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Approach
Compensation
Board For Split
4 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
CAE Inc. August 13, 2025 Approve PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration
Audit-related
Board For Split
4 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
FOR
3 funds
CALAVO GROWERS, INC. April 28, 2026 The Merger-Related Compensation Proposal - A non-binding, advisory proposal to approve compensation that will or may become payable by Calavo to its named executive officers in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
5 FOR, 7 AGAINST
AGAINST
2 funds
CALERES, INC. May 28, 2026 Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants.
Audit-related
Board For Split
9 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION April 30, 2026 To approve, by non-binding vote, named executive officer compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
21 FOR, 5 AGAINST
FOR
3 funds
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY May 21, 2026 To ratify, on an advisory basis, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Audit-related
Board For Split
21 FOR, 4 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CAMPING WORLD HOLDINGS, INC. May 21, 2026 Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
16 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CAMPING WORLD HOLDINGS, INC. May 21, 2026 Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Audit-related
Board For Split
11 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY CO May 1, 2026 RATIFY KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS
Audit-related
Board For Split
5 FOR, 1 WITHHOLD
FOR
5 funds
CANNAE HOLDINGS, INC. December 12, 2025 Approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the 2024 compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board Contested Split
1 FOR, 17 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CANTALOUPE, INC. September 4, 2025 To approve, by a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation arrangements that will or may become payable to Cantaloupe, Inc.'s named executive officers in connection with the Merger.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
11 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
3 funds
CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED August 7, 2025 To approve the Capri Holdings Limited Fourth Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
21 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
CAPRI HOLDINGS LIMITED August 7, 2025 To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, executive compensation.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
25 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CARDIFF ONCOLOGY, INC. June 11, 2026 Proposal to approve an amendment to the Company's 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares issuable thereunder to 15,150,000 shares from 12,150,000 shares.
Compensation
Board For Split
8 FOR, 1 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
CAREDX, INC. June 11, 2026 Approval of an amendment to the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
12 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund
CARGURUS, INC. June 3, 2026 To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
32 FOR, 2 AGAINST
FOR
2 funds
CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED April 29, 2026 To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officer compensation in 2025.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
25 FOR, 9 AGAINST
FOR
7 funds
CARLSMED, INC. June 3, 2026 To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Audit-related
Board For Split
7 FOR, 1 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CARMAX, INC. June 23, 2026 To approve, in an advisory (non-binding) vote, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Say-on-Pay
Board For Split
26 FOR, 6 AGAINST
FOR
1 fund
CARRIAGE SERVICES, INC. May 12, 2026 Approve our proposed Second Amendment to the Company's 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Compensation
Board For Split
12 FOR, 2 AGAINST
AGAINST
1 fund

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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.