Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund (DHFT) N-PX Annual report of proxy voting record

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-PX

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number 811-8061

Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

James F. Laird, Jr., 325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 255-3333

Date of fiscal year end: 12/31

Date of reporting period: 7/1/07 - 6/30/08

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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record

Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.

Issuer	Ticker	CUSIP	Meeting Date	Description of Vote	Matter Proposed by	Matter Voted	Vote Cast	For / Against Mgmt
LEGG MASON, INC.	LM	524901105	7/19/2007	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEGG MASON, INC.	LM	524901105	7/19/2007	AMEND OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN	ISSUER	YES	AGAINST	AGAINST
LEGG MASON, INC.	LM	524901105	7/19/2007	AMEND NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEGG MASON, INC.	LM	524901105	7/19/2007	RATIFY AUDITORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEGG MASON, INC.	LM	524901105	7/19/2007	SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.	NBBC	502158108	7/25/2007	APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.	NBBC	502158108	7/25/2007	COMPANY SPECIFIC--MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.	NBBC	502158108	7/25/2007	DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LSB BANCSHARES, INC.	NBBC	502158108	7/25/2007	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE PEOPLES BANCTRUST COMPANY, INC.	PBTC	709796106	10/11/2007	APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORP.	MI	571834100	10/25/2007	APPROVE SPIN-OFF AGREEMENT	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORP.	MI	571834100	10/25/2007	ADJOURN MEETING	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC	PNFP	72346Q104	11/27/2007	APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC	PNFP	72346Q104	11/27/2007	ADJOURN MEETING	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC	PNFP	72346Q104	11/27/2007	AMEND OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN	ISSUER	YES	AGAINST	AGAINST
FIRST CHARTER CORP.	FCTR	319439105	1/18/2008	APPROVE MERGER AGREEMENT	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FIRST CHARTER CORP.	FCTR	319439105	1/18/2008	ADJOURN MEETING	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.	FFCH	320239106	1/31/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.	FFCH	320239106	1/31/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON, LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.	BEN	354613101	1/31/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.	BEN	354613101	1/31/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.	BEN	354613101	1/31/2008	TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.	RJF	754730109	2/14/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.	RJF	754730109	2/14/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.	RJF	754730109	2/14/2008	TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO 350,000,000.	ISSUER	YES	AGAINST	AGAINST
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES	DFS	254709108	4/10/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES	DFS	254709108	4/10/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION	FHN	320517105	4/15/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION	FHN	320517105	4/15/2008	APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO FHNC'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR DECLASSIFICATION OF FHNC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION	FHN	320517105	4/15/2008	APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO FHNC'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER AND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER AND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION	FHN	320517105	4/15/2008	RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.	LEH	524908100	4/15/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.	LEH	524908100	4/15/2008	RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.	LEH	524908100	4/15/2008	APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.	LEH	524908100	4/15/2008	APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (FORMERLY NAMED THE SHORT-TERM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN), AS AMENDED.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.	LEH	524908100	4/15/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.	LEH	524908100	4/15/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
U.S. BANCORP	USB	902973304	4/15/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
U.S. BANCORP	USB	902973304	4/15/2008	RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
U.S. BANCORP	USB	902973304	4/15/2008	SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ANNUAL RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
U.S. BANCORP	USB	902973304	4/15/2008	SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.	CBSH	200525103	4/16/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS - JOHN R CAPPS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.	CBSH	200525103	4/16/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS - W THOMAS GRANT, II	ISSUER	YES	WITHHELD	AGAINST
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.	CBSH	200525103	4/16/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS - JAMES B HEBENSTREIT	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.	CBSH	200525103	4/16/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS - DAVID W KEMPER	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.	CBSH	200525103	4/16/2008	RATIFY KPMG LLP AS AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING FIRM.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.	CBSH	200525103	4/16/2008	SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING NECESSARY STEPS TO CAUSE THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION	PBKS	743859100	4/16/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION	PBKS	743859100	4/16/2008	THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.	CNB	195493309	4/16/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.	CNB	195493309	4/16/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS BANCGROUP'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.	CNB	195493309	4/16/2008	TO APPROVE THE AMENDED STOCK PLAN FOR DIRECTORS.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.	CNB	195493309	4/16/2008	TO APPROVE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC.	CNB	195493309	4/16/2008	TO VOTE ON THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSED RESOLUTION.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON HOW INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
CITIGROUP INC.	C	172967101	4/22/2008	PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.	ISSUER	YES	FOR
HUDSON CITY BANCORP, INC.	HCBK	443683107	4/22/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
HUDSON CITY BANCORP, INC.	HCBK	443683107	4/22/2008	RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.	PNC	693475105	4/22/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.	PNC	693475105	4/22/2008	RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION	WB	929903102	4/22/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION	WB	929903102	4/22/2008	A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION	WB	929903102	4/22/2008	A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
WACHOVIA CORPORATION	WB	929903102	4/22/2008	A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
WACHOVIA CORPORATION	WB	929903102	4/22/2008	A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC COMP	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO COMP	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION	BAC	60505104	4/23/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION	CYN	178566105	4/23/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION	CYN	178566105	4/23/2008	RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION	CYN	178566105	4/23/2008	APPROVAL OF 2008 OMNIBUS PLAN	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.	CCBG	139674105	4/24/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.	CCBG	139674105	4/24/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.	MER	590188108	4/24/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.	MER	590188108	4/24/2008	RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.	MER	590188108	4/24/2008	ADOPT CUMULATIVE VOTING	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.	MER	590188108	4/24/2008	PROHIBIT SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER STOCK SALES DURING BUYBACK	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.	MER	590188108	4/24/2008	ADOPT ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.	MER	590188108	4/24/2008	ADOPT RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.	SNV	87161C105	4/24/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.	SNV	87161C105	4/24/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS SYNOVUS' INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
ZIONS BANCORPORATION	ZION	989701107	4/24/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
ZIONS BANCORPORATION	ZION	989701107	4/24/2008	TO APPROVE SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION REQUESTING BOARD TAKE ACTION TO DECLASSIFY DIRECTORS' TERMS OF OFFICE.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR
ZIONS BANCORPORATION	ZION	989701107	4/24/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
ZIONS BANCORPORATION	ZION	989701107	4/24/2008	TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.	ISSUER	YES	FOR
AMERIS BANCORP	ABCB	03076K108	4/29/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AMERIS BANCORP	ABCB	03076K108	4/29/2008	RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MAULDIN & JENKINS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LLC, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AMERIS BANCORP	ABCB	03076K108	4/29/2008	REQUESTING OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.	STI	867914103	4/29/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.	STI	867914103	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. 2004 STOCK PLAN.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.	STI	867914103	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION POLICY.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL REGARDING A "PAY-FOR- SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE" COMPENSATION PLAN.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT POLICIES.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION EMPLOYMENT POLICY.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY	WFC	949746101	4/29/2008	PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES IN MORTGAGE LENDING.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
STATE STREET CORPORATION	STT	857477103	4/30/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
STATE STREET CORPORATION	STT	857477103	4/30/2008	TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
STATE STREET CORPORATION	STT	857477103	4/30/2008	TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS IN SERVICES PERFORMED BY STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.	TSS	891906109	4/30/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.	TSS	891906109	4/30/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS TSYS' INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.	BRKB	84670207	5/3/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AFLAC INCORPORATED	AFL	1055102	5/5/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AFLAC INCORPORATED	AFL	1055102	5/5/2008	TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF $.10 PAR VALUE COMMON STOCK FROM 1,000,000,000 SHARES TO 1,900,000,000 SHARES.	ISSUER	YES	AGAINST	AGAINST
AFLAC INCORPORATED	AFL	1055102	5/5/2008	TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "2009 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN").	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AFLAC INCORPORATED	AFL	1055102	5/5/2008	TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE THE OVERALL EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR- PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND THE TABULAR DISCLOSURE REGARDING NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT."	ISSUER	YES	AGAINST	AGAINST
AFLAC INCORPORATED	AFL	1055102	5/5/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.	SFG	852891100	5/5/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.	SFG	852891100	5/5/2008	PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.	SFG	852891100	5/5/2008	PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.	SFG	852891100	5/5/2008	PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
BANCTRUST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.	BTFG	05978R107	5/8/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED	AXS	G0692U109	5/9/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED	AXS	G0692U110	5/10/2008	TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE TO ACT AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THE FEES FOR THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP	NBBC	65080T102	5/13/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP	NBBC	65080T102	5/13/2008	PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP, AS THE REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.	PRU	744320102	5/13/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.	PRU	744320102	5/13/2008	RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.	AIG	26874107	5/14/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.	AIG	26874107	5/14/2008	RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.	AIG	26874107	5/14/2008	SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.	AIG	26874107	5/14/2008	SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	JPM	46625H100	5/20/2008	LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.	NMX	62948N104	5/20/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.	NMX	62948N104	5/20/2008	RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION	ALL	20002101	5/20/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION	ALL	20002101	5/20/2008	RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS ALLSTATE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION	ALL	20002101	5/20/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CALLING FOR CUMULATIVE VOTING IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION	ALL	20002101	5/20/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING THE RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	AGAINST	FOR
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION	ALL	20002101	5/20/2008	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.	SHAREHOLDER	YES	FOR	AGAINST
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.	HIG	416515104	5/21/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.	HIG	416515104	5/21/2008	TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.	AMG	008252108	6/3/2008	ELECT DIRECTORS	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.	AMG	008252108	6/3/2008	TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.	ISSUER	YES	FOR	FOR

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant) Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.

By (Signatures and Title)*   /s/ James F. Laird, Jr.

  James F. Laird, Jr., President

Date: August 27, 2008

By (Signatures and Title)*   /s/ James F. Laird, Jr.

  James F. Laird, Jr., Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 27, 2008

*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.