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:   811-05734


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:   7/1/08 – 6/30/09

Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17CFR 270.30b1-4).  The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public.  A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number.  Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20549-0609.  The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. §3507.
 
 
Item 1.  Proxy Voting Record
 
FINANCIAL TRENDS FUND
 
Issuer
 
Ticker
 
CUSIP
 
Meeting Date
 
Description of Vote
 
Matter Proposed by
 
Matter Voted
 
Vote Cast
 
For / Against Mgmt
SOUTH STREET FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SSFC
 
840468102
 
7/21/2008
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SOUTH STREET FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SSFC
 
840468102
 
7/21/2008
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
LEGG MASON, INC.
 
LM
 
524901105
 
7/22/2008
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
LEGG MASON, INC.
 
LM
 
524901105
 
7/22/2008
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
LEGG MASON, INC.
 
LM
 
524901105
 
7/22/2008
 
Miscellaneous Shareholder Proposal
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
LEGG MASON, INC.
 
LM
 
524901105
 
7/22/2008
 
S/H Proposal - Executive Compensation
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.
 
NMX
 
62948N104
 
8/18/2008
 
Approve Merger Agreement
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
NYMEX HOLDINGS, INC.
 
NMX
 
62948N104
 
8/18/2008
 
Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION
 
NCC
 
635405103
 
9/15/2008
 
Authorize Common Stock Increase
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION
 
NCC
 
635405103
 
9/15/2008
 
Stock Conversion
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BANCTRUST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
 
BTFG
 
05978R107
 
9/30/2008
 
Authorize Common Stock Increase
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Abstain
 
Against
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
 
MER
 
590188108
 
12/5/2008
 
Approve Merger Agreement
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
 
MER
 
590188108
 
12/5/2008
 
Approve Charter Amendment
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
 
MER
 
590188108
 
12/5/2008
 
Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
 
BAC
 
064058100
 
12/5/2008
 
Stock Issuance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Against
 
Against
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
 
BAC
 
064058100
 
12/5/2008
 
Amend Stock Option Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Against
 
Against
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
 
BAC
 
064058100
 
12/5/2008
 
Authorize Common Stock Increase
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Against
 
Against
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
 
BAC
 
064058100
 
12/5/2008
 
Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Against
 
Against
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
12/17/2008
 
Approve Charter Amendment
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
12/17/2008
 
Approve Charter Amendment
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
12/19/2008
 
Approve Charter Amendment
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 
PNC
 
693475105
 
12/23/2008
 
Stock Issuance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 
PNC
 
693475105
 
12/23/2008
 
Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
 
FFCH
 
320239106
 
1/29/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
 
FFCH
 
320239106
 
1/29/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
2/9/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Actions
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
2/9/2009
 
Approve Motion to Adjourn Meeting
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
 
RJF
 
754730109
 
2/19/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
No
       
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
 
RJF
 
754730109
 
2/19/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
No
       
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
 
RJF
 
754730109
 
2/19/2009
 
Amend Stock Option Plan
 
Issuer
 
No
       
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.
 
RJF
 
754730109
 
2/19/2009
 
Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
Issuer
 
No
       
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
3/16/2009
 
Stock Issuance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
3/16/2009
 
Stock Issuance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.
 
HIG
 
416515104
 
3/26/2009
 
Stock Conversion
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
 
TROW
 
74144T108
 
4/8/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
 
TROW
 
74144T108
 
4/8/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
 
BK
 
933014805
 
4/14/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
 
BK
 
933014805
 
4/14/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
 
BK
 
933014805
 
4/14/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
 
BK
 
933014805
 
4/14/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
 
BK
 
933014805
 
4/14/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Adopt Cumulative Voting
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
 
DFS
 
254709108
 
4/21/2009
 
Miscellaneous Shareholder Proposal
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
 
DFS
 
254709108
 
4/21/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
 
DFS
 
254709108
 
4/21/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
FHN
 
320517105
 
4/21/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
No
       
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
FHN
 
320517106
 
4/21/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
No
       
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
FHN
 
320517107
 
4/21/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
No
       
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
 
PNFP
 
72346Q104
 
4/21/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
 
PNFP
 
72346Q104
 
4/21/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
 
PNFP
 
72346Q104
 
4/21/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
 
PNFP
 
72346Q104
 
4/21/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
 
PNFP
 
72346Q104
 
4/21/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
 
HBAN
 
446150104
 
4/22/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
No
       
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
 
HBAN
 
446150104
 
4/22/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
No
       
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
 
HBAN
 
446150104
 
4/22/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
No
       
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
 
HBAN
 
446150104
 
4/22/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
No
       
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Abstain
 
Against
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
 
SNV
 
87161C105
 
4/23/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
XL CAPITAL LTD
 
XL
 
G98255105
 
4/24/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
XL CAPITAL LTD
 
XL
 
G98255105
 
4/24/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
XL CAPITAL LTD
 
XL
 
G98255105
 
4/24/2009
 
Amend Stock Option Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
XL CAPITAL LTD
 
XL
 
G98255105
 
4/24/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
 
AXP
 
025816109
 
4/27/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
 
AXP
 
025816109
 
4/27/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
 
AXP
 
025816109
 
4/27/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
 
AXP
 
025816109
 
4/27/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Adopt Cumulative Voting
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
 
AXP
 
025816109
 
4/27/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Proxy Process/Statement
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
BB&T CORPORATION
 
BBT
 
054937107
 
4/28/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BB&T CORPORATION
 
BBT
 
054937107
 
4/28/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BB&T CORPORATION
 
BBT
 
054937107
 
4/28/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
BB&T CORPORATION
 
BBT
 
054937107
 
4/28/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Election of Directors By Majority Vote
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
 
STI
 
867914103
 
4/28/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
 
STI
 
867914103
 
4/28/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
 
STI
 
867914103
 
4/28/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
 
STI
 
867914103
 
4/28/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 
PNC
 
693475105
 
4/28/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 
PNC
 
693475105
 
4/28/2009
 
Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 
PNC
 
693475105
 
4/28/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 
PNC
 
693475105
 
4/28/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
 
PNC
 
693475105
 
4/28/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Executive Compensation
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
 
WFC
 
949746101
 
4/28/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
 
WFC
 
949746101
 
4/28/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
 
WFC
 
949746101
 
4/28/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
 
WFC
 
949746101
 
4/28/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
 
WFC
 
949746101
 
4/28/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Establish Independent Chairman
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
 
WFC
 
949746101
 
4/28/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Political/Government
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
4/29/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
4/29/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
4/29/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
4/29/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
4/29/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Proxy Process/Statement
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
MORGAN STANLEY
 
MS
 
617446448
 
4/29/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Establish Independent Chairman
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
TCB
 
872275102
 
4/29/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
TCB
 
872275102
 
4/29/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
TCB
 
872275102
 
4/29/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
TCB
 
872275102
 
4/29/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
TCB
 
872275102
 
4/29/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
TCB
 
872275102
 
4/29/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AFLAC INCORPORATED
 
AFL
 
001055102
 
5/4/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AFLAC INCORPORATED
 
AFL
 
001055102
 
5/4/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AFLAC INCORPORATED
 
AFL
 
001055102
 
5/4/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
 
TRV
 
89417E109
 
5/5/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
 
TRV
 
89417E109
 
5/5/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
 
TRV
 
89417E109
 
5/5/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
 
TRV
 
89417E109
 
5/5/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Political/Government
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: STEPHEN A. COZEN*
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: DONALD H. LAYTON*
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Withheld
 
Against
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: WILBUR L. ROSS, JR.*
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Withheld
 
Against
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: WALTER A. SCOTT*
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: HOWARD ALBERT**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: ROBERT A. BAILENSON**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: GARY BURNET**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: DOMINIC J. FREDERICO**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: JAMES M. MICHENER**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: ROBERT B. MILLS**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: DAVID PENCHOFF**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: ANDREW PICKERING**
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD.
 
AGO
 
G0585R106
 
5/7/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: JACK D. BRIGGS
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: R. WALTON BROWN
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: DAVID L. BURNS
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: JOHN F. BURNS
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: MARY CLARA CAPEL
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: JAMES C. CRAWFORD, III
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: JAMES G. HUDSON, JR.
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: JERRY L. OCHELTREE
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: GEORGE R. PERKINS, JR.
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: THOMAS F. PHILLIPS
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: FREDERICK L. TAYLOR II
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: VIRGINIA C. THOMASSON
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: GOLDIE H. WALLACE
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
Withheld
 
Against
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: DENNIS A. WICKER
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Election of Directors: JOHN C. WILLIS
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
FIRST BANCORP
 
FBNC
 
318910106
 
5/7/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
LUK
 
527288104
 
5/11/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
LUK
 
527288104
 
5/11/2009
 
Amend Stock Option Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
LUK
 
527288104
 
5/11/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
WACHOVIA PREFERRED FUNDING CORP.
 
WNAPR
 
92977V206
 
5/11/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
 
PRU
 
744320102
 
5/12/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
 
PRU
 
744320102
 
5/12/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
 
PRU
 
744320102
 
5/12/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Advisory Vote Executive Pay
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
 
PRU
 
744320102
 
5/12/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Establish Independent Chairman
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
 
THG
 
410867105
 
5/12/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
 
THG
 
410867105
 
5/12/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
 
THG
 
410867105
 
5/12/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP
 
NBBC
 
65080T102
 
5/13/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP
 
NBBC
 
65080T102
 
5/13/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP
 
NBBC
 
65080T102
 
5/13/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURANT, INC.
 
AIZ
 
04621X108
 
5/14/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURANT, INC.
 
AIZ
 
04621X108
 
5/14/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
ASSURANT, INC.
 
AIZ
 
04621X108
 
5/14/2009
 
Adopt Supermajority Requirements
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
Miscellaneous Compensation Plans
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Political/Government
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Adopt Cumulative Voting
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Proxy Process/Statement
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
Miscellaneous Shareholder Proposal
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
Miscellaneous Shareholder Proposal
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Executive Compensation
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
 
JPM
 
46625H100
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Environmental
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
 
ALL
 
020002101
 
5/19/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
 
ALL
 
020002101
 
5/19/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
 
ALL
 
020002101
 
5/19/2009
 
Amend Cash/Stock Bonus Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
 
ALL
 
020002101
 
5/19/2009
 
Approve Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
 
ALL
 
020002101
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Proxy Process/Statement
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
 
ALL
 
020002101
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Advisory Vote Executive Pay
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
 
ALL
 
020002101
 
5/19/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Political/Government
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
 
STT
 
857477103
 
5/20/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
 
STT
 
857477103
 
5/20/2009
 
Approve Charter Amendment
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
 
STT
 
857477103
 
5/20/2009
 
Amend Stock Compensation Plan
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
 
STT
 
857477103
 
5/20/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Advisory Vote Executive Pay
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
 
STT
 
857477103
 
5/20/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
STATE STREET CORPORATION
 
STT
 
857477103
 
5/20/2009
 
Miscellaneous Shareholder Proposal
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
Against
 
For
UCBH HOLDINGS, INC.
 
UCBH
 
90262T308
 
5/21/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
UCBH HOLDINGS, INC.
 
UCBH
 
90262T308
 
5/21/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
UCBH HOLDINGS, INC.
 
UCBH
 
90262T308
 
5/21/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
UCBH HOLDINGS, INC.
 
UCBH
 
90262T308
 
5/21/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
 
ORI
 
680223104
 
5/22/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
 
ORI
 
680223104
 
5/22/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
CYN
 
178566105
 
5/27/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
CYN
 
178566105
 
5/27/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
CYN
 
178566105
 
5/27/2009
 
Miscellaneous Corporate Governance
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
CYN
 
178566105
 
5/27/2009
 
S/H Proposal - Declassify Board
 
Shareholder
 
Yes
 
For
 
Against
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.
 
HIG
 
416515104
 
5/27/2009
 
Election of Directors (Majority Voting)
 
Issuer
 
No
       
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.
 
HIG
 
416515104
 
5/27/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
Issuer
 
No
       
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.
 
HIG
 
416515104
 
5/27/2009
 
Authorize Common Stock Increase
 
Issuer
 
No
       
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, INC.
 
HIG
 
416515104
 
5/27/2009
 
Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
Issuer
 
No
       
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
 
AMG
 
008252108
 
6/9/2009
 
Election of Directors
 
Issuer
 
Yes
 
For
 
For
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
 
AMG
 
008252108
 
6/9/2009
 
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors
 
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                               
James F. Laird, Jr., President

Date:  August 17, 2009

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

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