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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

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

6,396 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
Kyocera Corp. June 25, 2026 Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Okamura, Kotaro
Director Elections
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
4 funds
Kyocera Corp. June 25, 2026 Appoint Shareholder Director and Audit Committee Member Okamura, Kotaro
Director Elections
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
4 funds
Kyocera Corp. June 25, 2026 Initiate Share Repurchase Program
Capital Structure
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
4 funds
Kyocera Corp. June 25, 2026 Remove Incumbent Director Yamaguchi, Goro
Director Elections
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
4 funds
LEGAL & GENERAL GROUP PLC May 21, 2026 Approve Climate and Nature Transition Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
8 funds
FOR
6 funds
LG Chem Ltd. March 31, 2026 Amend Articles of Incorporation (Advisory Shareholder Resolutions) (Shareholder Proposal)
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
3 funds
LG Chem Ltd. March 31, 2026 Amend Articles of Incorporation (Lead Independent Director) (Shareholder Proposal)
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
3 funds
LG Chem Ltd. March 31, 2026 Disclosure of the NAV Discount as a Major Financial Indicator in the Corporate Value-Up Plan
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
3 funds
LG Chem Ltd. March 31, 2026 Reinforcement of the Shareholder Return Policy by Increasing the Monetization of LG Energy Solution Stakes and Utilizing Proceeds for Share Buybacks and Cancellation
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
3 funds
LG Chem Ltd. March 31, 2026 Review by the Compensation Committee of the Introduction of Stock-Based Compensation to the Existing Executive Compensation Plan and Incorporating NAV Discount and ROE as Additional KPIs
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
3 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
8 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
21 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
27 funds
FOR
2 funds
LPP SA July 11, 2025 Approve Discharge of Jagoda Piechocka (Supervisory Board Member)
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
8 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
LPP SA July 11, 2025 Approve Discharge of Piotr Piechocki (Supervisory Board Member)
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
8 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
LUNDIN MINING CORP May 7, 2026 SP 1: Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Reduction Strategy
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
4 funds
Lennar Corporation April 8, 2026 Vote on a stockholder proposal on Disclosure of Voting Result by Share Class.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
22 funds
FOR
7 funds
Loblaw Companies Limited May 12, 2026 Disclose Company's Progress Toward Ending Property Controls
Other Social Issues
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
3 funds
MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED July 24, 2025 Approve the Climate Risk Exposure and Management Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
6 funds
MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC July 1, 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 AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
6 funds
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. June 25, 2026 To consider and act on one stockholder proposal, entitled "Independent Board Chairman", if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
33 funds
FOR
8 funds
MERCIALYS April 23, 2026 Approve Company's Climate Transition Plan (Advisory)
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
7 funds
FOR
2 funds
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DANILO PELLEGRINO AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF GINA NIERI AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MARCO GIORDANI AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF MARINA BERLUSCONI AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF NICCOLO QUERCI AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. June 24, 2026 APPROVE DISCHARGE OF STEFANO SALA AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for FY 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Amend Company's Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other Not determined AGAINST
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Approve Absence of Dividends for FY 2025 and Carryover the Dividends Achieved in 2025 to the Next Year
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Approve Auditors' Report on Company Financial Statements for FY 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Approve Board Annual Report on Company Operations and Its Financial Statement for FY 2025
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Approve Discharge of Auditors for FY 2025
Audit-related
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Approve Discharge of Directors for FY 2025
Director Elections
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Approve Reappointment of the Current Auditor Ernst & Young Middle East for FY 2026 and Fix Their Remuneration
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Approve Remuneration of Directors from Net Profit for the Financial Year 2025
Corporate Governance
Other Not determined AGAINST
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
MODON HOLDING P.S.C March 31, 2026 Authorize Chairman of the Meeting to Appoint the Meeting Secretary and the Vote Collector
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
ABSTAIN
1 fund
Marex Group plc May 21, 2026 Amend Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. June 26, 2026 Approve Restricted Stock Plan
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
7 funds
FOR
1 fund
Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd. July 28, 2025 Approve Transaction Constitutes as Related-party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
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
6 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
Minmetals Capital Co., Ltd. May 15, 2026 Approve Framework Agreement for Related Transactions
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Minmetals Capital Co., Ltd. May 15, 2026 Approve Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Mitsui Kinzoku Co., Ltd. June 26, 2026 Amend Articles to Require Individual Compensation Disclosure for Directors
Compensation
Other Against AGAINST
5 funds
FOR
1 fund
Muthoot Finance Limited August 30, 2025 Amend Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
Muthoot Finance Limited August 30, 2025 Approve Increase in the Number of Directors on the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
NARI Technology Co., Ltd. May 22, 2026 Approve Signing the Financial Business Service Agreement
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd. December 8, 2025 Approve Authorization of the Board to Handle All Related Matters
Compensation
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
5 funds
NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd. December 8, 2025 Approve Implementation and Assessment Management Measures for Stock Option Incentive Plan
Compensation
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
5 funds
NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd. December 8, 2025 Approve Stock Option Incentive Plan and Its Summary
Compensation
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
5 funds
NEC Corp. June 19, 2026 Amend Articles to Allow Virtual Only Shareholder Meetings
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
7 funds
NEW FORTRESS ENERGY INC. June 17, 2026 To amend the Certificate of Incorporation to provide for exculpation of certain of the Company's officers from liability to the extent permitted by Delaware law, substantially aligning the protections for the Company's officers with those currently afforded to the Company's directors.
Director Elections
Other For FOR
9 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
NEW HOPE CORPORATION LTD November 20, 2025 Approve the Additional Proposed Amendments to the Company's Constitution
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
NORDEX SE May 5, 2026 APPROVE INCREASE IN SIZE OF BOARD TO SEVEN MEMBERS
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
NTT, Inc. June 18, 2026 Amend Articles to Ensure Equal Treatment of Management Proposals and Shareholder Proposals in Voting via the Internet
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
4 funds
NTT, Inc. June 18, 2026 Amend Articles to Relax Limit of Number of Characters in Shareholder Proposal Justification Statements
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
4 funds
Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co., Ltd. April 22, 2026 Approve 2025 and 2026 Related Party Transactions
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. June 23, 2026 Amend Articles to Prohibit Blank Votes as Votes FOR Management Proposals, AGAINST Shareholder Proposals
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
6 funds
FOR
4 funds
Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. June 25, 2026 Amend Articles to Clarify Director Authority on Shareholder Meetings - Amend Provisions on Number of Directors - Amend Provisions on Director Titles - Remove All Provisions on Advisory Positions - Clarify Director Authority on Board Meetings
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
8 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
OCI NV January 22, 2026 Approve Discharge of Executive Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
OCI NV January 22, 2026 Approve Discharge of Non-Executive Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
ORIGIN ENERGY LTD October 15, 2025 Adopt 2025 Climate Transition Action Plan
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
7 funds
FOR
6 funds
ORIX Corp. June 23, 2026 Amend Articles to Allow Virtual Only Shareholder Meetings
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
5 funds
ORLEN SA October 28, 2025 Approve Consolidated Text of Statute
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
OTP Bank Nyrt April 17, 2026 Elect Gyorgy Nagy as Management Board Member
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
8 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
OTP Bank Nyrt April 17, 2026 Elect Jozsef Voros as Management Board Member
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
8 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
Oriental Pearl Group Co. Ltd. June 17, 2026 Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Oriental Pearl Group Co. Ltd. June 17, 2026 Approve Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
PENNON GROUP PLC July 24, 2025 Amend Articles of Association Re: Format of General Meetings
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
PENNON GROUP PLC July 24, 2025 Approve Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Environment or Climate
Other For ABSTAIN
6 funds
FOR
2 funds
PETROCHINA CO LTD June 9, 2026 Approve Report of the Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
2 funds
PHOENIX FINANCIAL LTD March 9, 2026 APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
4 funds
PLUXEE N.V. December 17, 2025 Approve Discharge of Non-Executive Directors
Director Elections
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. May 12, 2026 Shareholder proposal regarding an Independent Board Chairman.
Corporate Governance
Other Against AGAINST
32 funds
FOR
9 funds
PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk December 19, 2025 Amend Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other None AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
4 funds
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk December 15, 2025 Amend Articles of Association
Corporate Governance
Other None AGAINST
8 funds
FOR
2 funds
Poly Property Services Co., Ltd. December 30, 2025 Approve 2026-2028 Deposit Service Framework Agreement, Annual Cap and Related Transactions
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
7 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
Power Construction Corporation of China, Ltd. December 31, 2025 Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
Power Construction Corporation of China, Ltd. December 31, 2025 Approve Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
6 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
QINGHAI SALT LAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD May 22, 2026 Approve Supplementary Signing of the Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transactions
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
Qi An Xin Technology Group, Inc. July 14, 2025 Approve Additional Related Party Transaction
Corporate Governance
Other For FOR
5 funds
AGAINST
1 fund
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Attribution of Profit and Loss During the Transition Period
Capital Structure
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Audit Report, Pro Forma Audit Report, and Valuation Report
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Authorization of Board to Handle All Related Matters
Capital Structure
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Basic Information
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Bond Maturity
Capital Structure
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Company's Eligibility for Acquisition by Issuance of Convertible Bonds as well as Raising Supporting Funds
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Completeness and Compliance of Implementation of Legal Proceedings of the Transactions and Validity of the Submitted Legal Documents Regarding this Transaction
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Conditional Mandatory Share Conversion
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Confidentiality Measures and Confidentiality System Adopted for this Transaction
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Conversion Period
Capital Structure
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Description of the Basis and Fairness and Reasonableness of the Pricing of the Transaction
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Determination of Conversion Price
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Direct or Indirect Paid Employment of Other Third-party Institutions or Individuals in This Transaction
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Distribution Arrangement of Undistributed Earnings
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Dividend Distribution
Capital Structure
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Draft and Summary for Acquisition by Cash and Issuance of Convertible Bonds as well as Raising Supporting Funds
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Guarantee and Rating
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds
RANGE INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPA May 8, 2026 Approve Impact of Dilution of Current Returns on Major Financial Indicators and the Relevant Measures to be Taken
Extraordinary Transactions
Other For FOR
4 funds
AGAINST
3 funds

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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.