Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Admiral Shares (VAIPX)
| Fund Assets | 27.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
| Dividend Growth | 15.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.26 |
| YTD Return | 1.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.01% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.87 |
| 52-Week High | 23.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 75 |
| Inception Date | Jun 10, 2005 |
About VAIPX
This fund is designed to protect investors from the eroding effect of inflation by investing primarily in securities that seek to provide a ”real” return. The fund focuses on investments in inflation-protected bonds that are backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government and whose principal is adjusted based on inflation. The fund has moderate to high interest rate risk, meaning that changes in interest rates, both up and down, can affect the fund by resulting in lower bond prices or an eventual decrease in income. In addition to typical movement in bond prices, income can fluctuate more in this fund because payments depend on inflation changes. Investors with a long-term time horizon may wish to consider this fund as a complement to an already diversified fixed income portfolio.
Performance
VAIPX had a total return of 6.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.24%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.5218 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2544 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2512 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0613 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.390 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2241 | Oct 1, 2024 |