It's more important now than ever that we vote when the time comes. If you own stock, you have a say in how the corporation works. Vanguard is doing a thing where you can hand over your vote to them and let them speak for you. I am unsure as to whether other investment firms do this, but I implore you not to give away your votes. Your vote does matter. If you are one who hasn't bothered to vote in the past (my record is spotty, too) please just take a look at the next proxy you see. You may be surprised at what you are voting on.