Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares (VIPSX)
| Fund Assets | 28.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 60.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.40% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.87 |
| YTD Return | 1.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.66 |
| 52-Week High | 12.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2000 |
About VIPSX
This fund is designed to safeguard investors' capital from the eroding effect of inflation by primarily investing in securities structured to provide a "real" return. It focuses specifically on government-backed, inflation-indexed bonds, where the principal value is periodically adjusted in response to inflationary changes. The portfolio entails moderate to significant interest rate risk, meaning fluctuations in market interest rates, whether upward or downward, could lead to diminished bond prices or a future reduction in income. Additionally, the income generated by the fund may exhibit greater volatility than typical bond investments, as its payments are directly tied to evolving inflation rates. Long-term investors may find this fund a suitable addition to an existing, diversified fixed-income portfolio.
Performance
VIPSX had a total return of 3.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.32%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0064 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.2634 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1265 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1249 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.028 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.196 | Dec 24, 2024 |