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Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs Instl (VIPIX)On Nov 17: 9.00  Up 0.01 (0.11%)  
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Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs Instl
PO Box 2600 V26 Valley Forge PA 19482
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Inflation-Protected Bond
Fund Family:Vanguard
Net Assets:3.12B
Year-to-Date Return:-7.79%
Yield:6.62%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:12-Dec-03
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:$5,000,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$5,000,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
VIPIX can be purchased from 28 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 seven to 20 years.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (25-Sep-08): 0.16
Last Cap Gain (28-Dec-05): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover 21.00%
Average for Category: 212.17%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseVIPIXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.08% 0.86%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 4.18%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.40%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $26$508
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $45$816
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $103$1,646
* Per $10,000 invested


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