Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (VAIPX)
| Fund Assets | 28.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 60.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 24.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 22.79 |
| YTD Return | 0.85% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.79 |
| 52-Week High | 23.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.07 |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | Jun 10, 2005 |
About VAIPX
This fund's core objective is to safeguard investors against the erosive effects of inflation by primarily allocating capital to securities structured to deliver a "real" return. It predominantly invests in inflation-indexed bonds, which are fully backed by the U.S. federal government and whose principal value is adjusted in response to inflation. The fund inherently carries moderate to high interest rate risk, meaning that fluctuations in interest rates, both upward and downward, can impact its performance by leading to reduced bond prices or a future decrease in income. Furthermore, its income stream can exhibit greater variability compared to traditional bonds, as its payments are directly linked to changes in inflation. Long-term investors may find this fund a compelling addition to an already diversified fixed income portfolio.
Performance
VAIPX had a total return of 3.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.97%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.3576 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0192 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 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 |