Vanguard Group is facing criticism from some of its investors after it recommended they vote against an item prohibiting the firm from investing in companies associated with ISIL . Investors will vote on the proposal , supported by activist investment group Americans Against Genocide , during a shareholders meeting on 15 November . Most are on proxy access and a growing number concern climate change, but around 26 involve human rights. Investors have taken to both social media and Vanguard 's own company forums expressing anger at the firm 's management for recommending a vote against the proposal . Vanguard 's management has stated such issues are better resolved through diplomatic and political resources , and reiterated it is fully compliant with all US law regarding its investments .
Vanguard Group is facing criticism from some of its investors after it recommended they vote against an item prohibiting the firm from investing in companies associated with ISIL . Investors will vote on the proposal , supported by activist investment group Americans Against Genocide , during a shareholders meeting on 15 November . Investors have taken to both social media and Vanguard 's own company forums expressing anger at the firm 's management for recommending a vote against the proposal . Vanguard 's management has stated such issues are better resolved through diplomatic and political resources , and reiterated it is fully compliant with all US law regarding its investments .