Spotlight on Proxy Matters
One of the key rights of shareholders is the right to vote their shares on important matters that affect the companies they own. The proxy voting process is a primary way for shareholders to learn about matters to be decided at companies in which they have invested, make their views known to company management, and participate effectively at an annual or special meeting.
This webpage provides shareholders with general information about how to cast their vote and why voting should be an important consideration for shareholders. Because investment companies, including mutual funds, may have special rules governing elections of directors or trustees, not all of the information on this website will apply to investment companies.
For additional assistance, investors can call the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy at 1-800-SEC-0330, or ask a question using this online form.