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Vanguard 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 77,048 | 70,652 | 4,316 | 2,080 | 94.2% | 93.2% |
| Board proposals | 59,120 | 53,562 | 3,775 | 1,783 | 93.4% | 92.3% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 173 | 109 | 43 | 21 | 71.7% | 67.7% |
| Other items | 17,755 | 16,981 | 498 | 276 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
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774 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.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Vanguard | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Zhenhua (Group) Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | July 30, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Hayashi, Kingo Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. | June 25, 2026 | Remove Incumbent Director Katsuno, Satoru Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation | May 2, 2026 | A nonbinding shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| Citic Pacific Special Steel Group Co., Ltd. | September 1, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| DA-LI DEVELOPMENT Co., Ltd. | June 16, 2026 | Approve Amendments to Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 1 fund |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| DANA INCORPORATED | April 22, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to require an independent Board Chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| DELIVERY HERO SE | June 23, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBER DAVID PIETER-JAN VANDEPITTE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| DELIVERY HERO SE | June 23, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBER LARS NIKLAS OSTBERG FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| DELIVERY HERO SE | June 23, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER DIMITRIOS TSAOUSIS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| DELIVERY HERO SE | June 23, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER GABRIELLA ENGARAS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| DELIVERY HERO SE | June 23, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER MARTIN ENDERLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| DELIVERY HERO SE | June 23, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER NILS ENGVALL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 funds |
ABSTAIN 6 funds |
| DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG | April 1, 2026 | Amend Articles Re: Place of Jurisdiction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| DWS GROUP GMBH & CO. KGAA | June 3, 2026 | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 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 7 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 7 funds |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| Daqin Railway Co., Ltd. | January 6, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| Daqin Railway Co., Ltd. | January 6, 2026 | Approve Integrated Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| Designer Brands Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Amend the provisions relating to director and officer indemnification and related matters. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Dyno Nobel Limited | December 17, 2025 | Approve Progress on Climate Change Transition Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ELMOS SEMICONDUCTOR SE | May 27, 2026 | APPROVE VIRTUAL-ONLY SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS UNTIL 2031 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| EMPYREAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | May 20, 2026 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ENVELA CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | To approve the adjournment of the annual meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies in favor of proposals 1 through 2. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| EQUATORIAL SA | April 30, 2026 | Amend Article 27 Re: Items (iv) and (v) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC SE | April 23, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| EVERDISPLAY OPTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | May 20, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| EVERQUOTE, INC. | June 4, 2026 | To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 17 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Ecopetrol SA | November 11, 2025 | Amend Articles Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Entra ASA | April 21, 2026 | Elect Erik Selin (Chair) as New Director Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Entra ASA | April 21, 2026 | Elect Pal Ahlsen as New Director Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Epsilon Energy Ltd. | November 12, 2025 | To adjourn the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for the approval of the Share Issuance Proposal (the "Adjournment Proposal"). Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| 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 | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 15 funds |
| Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. | March 24, 2026 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee James B. Rosenwald III Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. | March 24, 2026 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Sano, Junichiro Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. | March 24, 2026 | Initiate Share Repurchase Program Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FARADAY FUTURE INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC INC. | September 19, 2025 | To approve one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting by the Company from time to time to permit further solicitation of proxies, if necessary or appropriate, if sufficient votes are not represented at the Special Meeting to approve one or more Proposals at the time of such adjournment or if otherwise determined by the chairperson of the Special Meeting to be necessary or appropriate (the ''Adjournment Proposal''). Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| FERROVIAL SE | April 9, 2026 | Approve Climate Strategy Report Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 5 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| FIRST ABU DHABI BANK P.J.S.C. | March 11, 2026 | Approve Board Report on Company Operations and Its Financial Statement for FY Ended 31/12/2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| FUCHS SE | May 6, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| FUCHS SE | May 6, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GD POWER DEVEVLOPMENT CO LTD | May 14, 2026 | Approve Renewal of Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GD Power Development Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED | June 18, 2026 | Ratification of Genco's Shareholder Rights Agreement and approval of extension of expiration date. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Other | Contested | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | September 30, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Adopt Policy to Separate the Board Chair and CEO Roles. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| GENTERA SAB DE CV | April 10, 2026 | Resolutions to Amend Articles Re: Income Allocation and Dividends Policy Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GESTAMP AUTOMOCION | May 13, 2026 | ADVISORY VOTE ON THE ESG 2026-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE | June 25, 2026 | FIX NUMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT EIGHT Audit-related |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GINLONG TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. | May 18, 2026 | Approve Authorization of the Board to Handle All Related Matters Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GINLONG TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. | May 18, 2026 | Approve Draft and Summary of Performance Shares Incentive Plan Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GINLONG TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. | May 18, 2026 | Approve Methods to Assess the Performance of Plan Participants Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GOLDCREST Co., Ltd. | June 18, 2026 | Amend Articles to Restore Shareholder Authority to Vote on Income Allocation and Share Buybacks Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD | August 19, 2025 | ADJOURN MEETING Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| GREAT WALL MOTOR CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Elect He Ping as Director and Determine His Remuneration Plan Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES INC OF ZHUHAI | June 30, 2026 | Approve Authorization of the Board to Handle All Related Matters Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES INC OF ZHUHAI | June 30, 2026 | Approve Draft and Summary of Employee Share Purchase Plan Compensation |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| GREENTOWN CHINA HOLDINGS LTD | June 29, 2026 | Approve Second Financial Services Framework Agreement, Transaction Caps and Related Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Gilles Christ for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Isabel Bayona (from Sep. 1, 2025) for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Martin Paal for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Management Board Member Sebastian Hirsch for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Jens Roennberg for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Ljiljana Mitic for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Manfred Piontke for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Moritz Grenke for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Nils Kroeber for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| GRENKE AG | April 24, 2026 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board Member Norbert Freisleben for Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
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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.