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Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs (VIPSX)On Dec 2: 13.01  Down 0.02 (0.15%)  
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Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs
PO Box 2600 V26 Valley Forge PA 19482
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Inflation-Protected Bond
Fund Family:Vanguard
Net Assets:12.50B
Year-to-Date Return:10.29%
Yield:0.15%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:29-Jun-00
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Inflation-Protected Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
John Hollyer
Lead Manager since 29-Jun-00
Hollyer has worked in investment management since 1987 and has managed portfolios for Vanguard since 1989. Hollyer holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$3,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$3,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$3,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
VIPSX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to provide inflation protection and income consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in inflation-indexed bonds issued by the U.S. government. It may invest in bonds of any maturity, though the fund typically maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity of 7 to 20 years.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (26-Mar-09): 0.01
Last Cap Gain (28-Dec-05): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover 28.00%
Average for Category: 224.95%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseVIPSXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.25% 0.85%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.09%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.30%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 80$411
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 141$662
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 318$1,341
* Per $10,000 invested


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