Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
Name
As of 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
0.0%
1 yr return
-0.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
4.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
0.0%
Net Assets
$27 B
Holdings in Top 10
37.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.07%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 24.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$5,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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VIPIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 0.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 0.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 5.37%
- Dividend Yield 4.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateDec 12, 2003
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJohn Madziyire
VIPIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.0% | -8.6% | 12.0% | 59.90% |
| 1 Yr | -0.1% | -8.1% | 13.1% | 58.88% |
| 3 Yr | 4.1%* | -2.4% | 10.1% | 51.53% |
| 5 Yr | 0.0%* | -11.9% | 6.5% | 47.40% |
| 10 Yr | 2.3%* | -2.0% | 4.7% | 49.38% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.1% | -4.8% | 10.2% | 55.84% |
| 2024 | -2.2% | -14.2% | 5.8% | 80.20% |
| 2023 | -0.5% | -8.7% | 5.1% | 75.90% |
| 2022 | -18.6% | -52.3% | -4.0% | 86.46% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | -7.9% | 7.7% | 55.85% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.0% | -8.6% | 12.0% | 59.90% |
| 1 Yr | -0.1% | -8.1% | 13.1% | 58.88% |
| 3 Yr | 4.1%* | -2.4% | 10.1% | 51.53% |
| 5 Yr | 0.0%* | -11.9% | 6.5% | 47.40% |
| 10 Yr | 2.3%* | -2.0% | 4.7% | 49.38% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.0% | 1.5% | 12.6% | 32.99% |
| 2024 | 1.9% | -11.1% | 8.6% | 62.44% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | -5.2% | 9.5% | 47.69% |
| 2022 | -11.9% | -40.1% | 9.2% | 58.33% |
| 2021 | 5.7% | -0.6% | 37.6% | 34.04% |
NAV & Total Return History
VIPIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 27 B | 935 K | 74.7 B | 3.55% |
| Number of Holdings | 126 | 4 | 1191 | 54.31% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 10.6 B | 343 K | 35.4 B | 3.55% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 37.57% | 13.9% | 100.0% | 79.49% |
Top 10 Holdings
- TSY INFL IX N/B 4.81%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.96%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.94%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.92%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.85%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.64%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.52%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.40%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.29%
- TSY INFL IX N/B 3.26%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 99.05% | 0.00% | 210.54% | 38.58% |
| Cash | 0.97% | -42.00% | 14.37% | 43.65% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.99% | 83.25% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.95% | 79.19% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.96% | 82.74% |
| Other | -0.02% | -60.28% | 53.17% | 89.34% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 99.97% | 6.70% | 112.97% | 6.09% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0.48% | 0.00% | 13.36% | 45.69% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 58.03% | 93.40% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.64% | 90.86% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.28% | 84.26% |
| Derivative | -0.02% | -16.43% | 16.27% | 89.85% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.05% | 0.00% | 188.48% | 37.56% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 52.40% | 84.77% |
VIPIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% | 0.02% | 4.30% | 94.36% |
| Management Fee | 0.06% | 0.00% | 6.00% | 10.66% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 24.00% | 0.00% | 246.00% | 15.43% |
VIPIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% | 0.00% | 14.25% | 19.80% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 5.37% | -0.06% | 6.71% | 12.89% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2026 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2026 | $0.146 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2026 | $0.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.213 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.104 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.184 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.095 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.244 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.175 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.254 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.128 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.236 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.217 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $0.118 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.000 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2019 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.047 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.082 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2017 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2015 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2015 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.137 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.013 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 20, 2014 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2013 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $0.002 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $0.034 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.194 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.021 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.113 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2012 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2012 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2012 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $0.014 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 2011 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2011 | $0.155 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2011 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2010 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2010 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2010 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2010 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2009 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2009 | $0.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2008 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2008 | $0.164 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2008 | $0.194 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2008 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2007 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2007 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2007 | $0.247 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2007 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2006 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2006 | $0.198 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2006 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.246 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.010 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2005 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2005 | $0.205 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2005 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2005 | $0.013 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 23, 2005 | $0.018 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.117 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.005 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.047 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2004 | $0.129 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2004 | $0.178 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2004 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2003 | $0.104 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2003 | $0.052 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2003 | $0.044 | CapitalGainLongTerm |