T. Rowe Price Inflation Protected Bond Fund (PRIPX)
| Fund Assets | 484.35M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.41% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 53.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.50 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.98% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.25 |
| YTD Return | 0.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.20 |
| 52-Week High | 10.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.18 |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Oct 31, 2002 |
About PRIPX
T. Rowe Price Inflation Protected Bond Fund is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with a combination of inflation protection and income. Its primary function is to invest at least 80% of its assets in inflation-protected debt securities, focusing predominantly on U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), but it may also include similar bonds from U.S. government agencies and select corporations. The fund plays a crucial role for investors seeking to preserve purchasing power amidst rising prices, as its bond holdings are structured to adjust for inflation. The fund is characterized by a high allocation to government securities, with nearly half of its assets concentrated in its top ten holdings, which are primarily U.S. Treasury notes. T. Rowe Price Inflation Protected Bond Fund typically appeals to investors concerned about inflationary pressures and offers exposure largely within the fixed income sector. Managed since 2002, the fund is noted for its cost efficiency relative to peers, and it has a moderate duration, aiming to balance credit quality with interest rate sensitivity. It serves as a specialized vehicle within the broader bond market, targeting both income generation and inflation mitigation over time.
Performance
PRIPX had a total return of 2.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.40%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01285 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01182 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01301 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01359 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.36184 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.01454 | Oct 31, 2025 |