Investment app Lightyear has launched a new feature allowing retail investors to vote in shareholder meetings for US-listed companies held in their portfolio, including fractional shareholdings.
From today, customers can cast votes on upcoming company resolutions free of charge, a service that has traditionally been difficult or costly for smaller investors to access.
The voting process will be managed through Lightyear’s partner, Mediant. Ahead of shareholder meetings, investors will receive an email from lightyear@proxydocs.com with instructions on how to vote. Lightyear emphasised that these communications will never ask for account login details, helping to reassure users about security.
Shareholder voting is typically seen as one of the key rights of ownership, giving investors a say on matters such as board appointments, executive pay, mergers, and corporate governance. By extending this access to retail clients, Lightyear is positioning itself as a platform that supports greater shareholder engagement rather than limiting participation to institutional investors.
The fractional shares investment platform says the move is part of its wider mission to bring everyday investors “closer to the heart of the businesses they believe in.” Voting is launching initially across all US shares on the platform, with plans already underway to expand the service to European-listed instruments in future updates.
Lightyear also noted that it has updated its Terms of Service to reflect the introduction of voting rights. The updated terms took effect on Monday 19 January 2026, with no other changes to the service.
Lightyear is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, and customers are reminded that investments can rise and fall in value, and capital remains at risk.
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