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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "BANK OF MONTREAL (THE ""BANK"")" | April 15, 2026 | SP 6: Report on AI-Use in High-Level Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Loan Grants Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| 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 |
FOR 6 funds |
| 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 |
FOR 6 funds |
| ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD | May 13, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ACCOR SA | May 27, 2026 | Approve Auditors' Special Report on Related-Party Transactions Audit-related |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| ACEA SPA | June 3, 2026 | Elect Alessandro Rivera as Board Chair Director Elections |
Other | None | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AECC AVIATION POWER CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Approve Renewal of the Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AECC Aero-engine Control Co., Ltd. | January 30, 2026 | Approve 2026 Financial Business with China Aero Engine Group Finance Co., Ltd. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd. | January 16, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 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 |
FOR 12 funds |
| AGL ENERGY LTD | October 3, 2025 | Approve Climate Transition Action Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve ACC Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Air China Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AIR CHINA LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve CNAHC Financial Services Agreement and the Application for the Annual Caps of the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| 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 |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| ALMIRALL SA | May 8, 2026 | Amend Article 5 of General Meeting Regulations Re: Competences of the General Meetings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ALTAREA | June 4, 2026 | Approve Report on Progress of Company's Climate Transition Plan (Advisory) Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| 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 |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMERISAFE, INC. | June 10, 2026 | Approval of amendment to the Company's Certificate of Formation to provide for officer exculpation. Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 18 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | April 29, 2026 | Approve 2026-2028 Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| ANHUI CONCH CEMENT CO LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ANHUI EXPRESSWAY CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Provision of Deposit Services and Credit Facilities Services Under the Financial Services Agreement, Deposit Cap and the Credit Facilities Cap and Related Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GROUP CORP LTD | April 28, 2026 | Approve Deposits and Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ANTERIS TECHNOLOGIES GLOBAL CORP. | September 29, 2025 | To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of the ASX Waiver Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | December 18, 2025 | Approve Customer Transition Approach and Climate Commitments Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| APA Group | October 22, 2025 | Approve Climate Risk Safeguarding Environment or Climate |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| APA Group | October 22, 2025 | Approve Climate Transition Plan Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| APA Group | October 22, 2025 | Approve Key Partner Due Diligence Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| ASMedia Technology Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Amend Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ASMedia Technology Inc. | June 17, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION | April 30, 2026 | Vote on stockholder proposal for an independent Board Chairman, if properly presented during the meeting. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| AVIVA PLC | May 6, 2026 | Approve Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 8 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| Advantech Co., Ltd. | May 29, 2026 | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Newly Appointed Directors and Representatives Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| Aisino Corp. | December 26, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | September 3, 2025 | SP 5: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| Aluminum Corporation of China Limited | December 22, 2025 | Approve New Financial Services Agreement Between the Company and Chinalco Finance Company and Proposed Caps Thereunder Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| Anhui Expressway Company Limited | September 25, 2025 | Elect Yang Jianguo as Director Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Arrow Electronics, Inc. | May 12, 2026 | Arrow proposal to provide shareholders with the ability to call a special meeting at a 25% ownership threshold. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 19 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Adam Goral as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Artur Gabor as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Beata Czarnacka-Chrobot as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Christopher Siemiaszko as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Dagmara Ciesla as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Dariusz Brzeski as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Jacek Duch as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Ramon Zanders as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Asseco Poland SA | May 7, 2026 | Elect Robin van Poelje as Supervisory Board Member Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AtkinsRealis Group Inc. | May 14, 2026 | SP 2: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in order to Safeguard the Human Aspect Other Social Issues |
Other | Against | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BAKKT HOLDINGS, INC. | October 31, 2025 | To approve the Adjournment Proposal. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO LTD | April 24, 2026 | Approve Renewal of Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL CO LTD | May 21, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BEIJING-SHANGHAI HIGH SPEED RAILWAY CO., LTD. | June 30, 2026 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| BEL FUSE INC. | May 26, 2026 | With respect to a shareholder proposal requesting that our board of directors take all necessary steps to provide the holders of Class A Common Stock with the right to convert their shares into Class B Common Stock at their option at any time, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting Capital Structure |
Other | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| BIC(SOCIETE) | May 20, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLE 8BIS OF BYLAWS RE: SHAREHOLDING DISCLOSURE THRESHOLDS Capital Structure |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BIOMERIEUX SA | May 28, 2026 | APPROVE DISCHARGE OF DIRECTORS Director Elections |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| BLOCK, INC. | June 16, 2026 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ESTABLISHING A BOARD-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 33 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| BP PLC | April 23, 2026 | Adopt New Articles of Association Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| BP PLC | April 23, 2026 | Approve Revocation of Resolution 25 (2015) and Resolution 22 (2019) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| BRF SA | August 5, 2025 | Approve Acquisition of All Company's Shares by Marfrig Global Foods S.A. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BRF SA | August 5, 2025 | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. | April 22, 2026 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions with Controlling Shareholder and its Related Parties Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. | April 22, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction in Connection to Deposit of Funds Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Baimtec Material Co., Ltd. | May 28, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Baimtec Material Co., Ltd. | May 28, 2026 | Approve Signing the Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| Beijing New Building Materials Public Ltd. Co. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Beijing Tiantan Biological Products Corp. Ltd. | January 16, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Bit Digital, Inc. | September 24, 2025 | Approval of Adjournment Proposal "It is hereby resolved as an Ordinary Resolution, that the adjournment of the General Meeting to a later date or dates to be determined by the chairman of the General Meeting, or indefinitely, if necessary or convenient, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies of if the Board determines before the General Meeting that it is not necessary or no longer desirable to proceed with the other proposal be confirmed, ratified and approved in all respects." Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| Budimex SA | September 30, 2025 | Amend Statute; Approve Consolidated Text of Statute Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CCOOP GROUP CO LTD | May 28, 2026 | Approve Renewal of Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CECEP Wind-Power Corp. | December 22, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CETC Cyberspace Security Technology Co., Ltd. | December 29, 2025 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CGI Inc. | January 28, 2026 | SP 4: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| CGN POWER CO LTD | May 20, 2026 | Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Framework Agreement and the Proposed Annual Caps Thereto Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CHINA COAL ENERGY CO LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement and Application for the Proposed Annual Caps for the Transactions Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA GOLD INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP LTD | June 29, 2026 | Approve Second Supplemental Financial Service Agreement, and the Revised 2026 Deposit Cap and the 2026-2029 Deposit Cap Thereunder Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY SHIPPING CO LTD | May 14, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement with China Merchants Group Finance Co., Ltd. Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY SHIPPING CO LTD | May 14, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement with China Merchants International Finance Co., Ltd. Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO LTD | June 29, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO LTD | June 29, 2026 | Approve Signing of Framework Agreement for Related Party Transactions and the Adjustment and Forecast of Related Party Transaction Amounts Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA NATIONAL SOFTWARE & SERVICE CO LTD | May 14, 2026 | Approve Comprehensive Financial Cooperation Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| CHINA NONFERROUS MINING CORPORATION LTD | June 25, 2026 | Approve Revision of Annual Cap under the Financial Services Supplemental Framework Agreement (Deposit Services) and Related Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NORTHERN RARE EARTH (GROUP) HIGH-TECH CO LTD | May 12, 2026 | Approve 2025 Daily Related Party Transactions and 2026 Daily Related Party Transactions Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA NORTHERN RARE EARTH (GROUP) HIGH-TECH CO LTD | May 12, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY COMPANY LTD | June 26, 2026 | Approve 2027-2029 Financial Services Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID ENERGY STORAGE CO., LTD. | June 17, 2026 | Approve Financial Service Agreement Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA TUNGSTEN AND HIGHTECH MATERIALS CO LTD | May 20, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Supplemental Agreement and Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| CHINA TUNGSTEN AND HIGHTECH MATERIALS CO LTD | May 20, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction Extraordinary Transactions |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| COMSYS Holdings Corp. | June 26, 2026 | Appoint Shareholder Director Nominee Okada, Masaharu Director Elections |
Other | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| CONTINENTAL AG | April 30, 2026 | AMEND ARTICLES RE: PLACE OF JURISDICTION Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| China CSSC Holdings Ltd. | December 25, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| China CSSC Holdings Ltd. | December 25, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| China Jinmao Holdings Group Limited | November 19, 2025 | Approve Supplemental Agreement II to the Sinochem Financial Services Framework Agreement, Maximum Daily Outstanding Balance of Secured Loan Services and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited | November 21, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation | November 28, 2025 | Approve Abolishment of the Board of Supervisors Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China Resources Double-Crane Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | January 23, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transaction in Connection to Bank Acceptance Bills, Deposits, Financial Management and Financing Business Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China South Publishing & Media Group Co., Ltd. | May 18, 2026 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China South Publishing & Media Group Co., Ltd. | May 18, 2026 | Approve Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China Southern Power Grid Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy | December 29, 2025 | Approve Related Party Transaction with China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. and Its Subsidiaries Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd. | December 12, 2025 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
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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.