About RRFCX
Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund Class C Shares is a mutual fund focused on providing current income and real total returns by investing primarily in inflation-indexed bonds. These securities, mainly issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, and select corporations, are structured to adjust their principal value in response to changes in the inflation rate, offering a degree of protection against the eroding effects of inflation. The fund is categorized within the inflation-protected bond segment, which plays a key role in diversifying fixed income allocations and mitigating inflation risk for investors. Its holdings, as of the most recent reports, are composed almost entirely of high-quality domestic bonds, predominantly U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), ensuring a focus on credit quality and stability. The fund distributes dividends on a quarterly basis and is designed for investors seeking to preserve purchasing power while maintaining exposure to the U.S. fixed income market. Through its specialized mandate, the fund serves as a valuable tool for managing inflation risk within a diversified investment portfolio.
Fund Family Federated
Category Inflation-Protected Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol RRFCX
Share Class Class C Shares
Index Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR
RRFCX had a total return of -3.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.07%.
