Corporate actions

Proxy vote

Voting on company resolutions without attending the meeting in person.

How it works

Shareholders vote on directors, auditors, executive pay and occasionally shareholder proposals. Most private investors never do.

Where shares are held in a nominee account, whether you get to vote depends on your broker passing the entitlement through.

ShareholderSomeone who owns shares in a company, and with them a vote and a claim on its profits.
Nominee accountAn arrangement where your broker is the registered owner of your shares and you are the beneficial owner.
Corporate actionAny company event that changes the shares you hold or their terms.

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