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| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.6% | -0.2% | 83.9% | 14.28% |
| 1 Yr | 5.9% | -0.2% | 26.6% | 41.43% |
| 3 Yr | -0.3%* | -2.1% | 9.4% | 98.01% |
| 5 Yr | -0.2%* | -14.7% | 6.6% | 82.51% |
| 10 Yr | 0.4%* | -8.6% | 8.5% | 64.57% |
* Annualized
| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -4.4% | -12.4% | 0.8% | 85.58% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -2.8% | 17.1% | 69.08% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | -58.1% | 8.6% | 18.96% |
| 2015 | -2.6% | -18.3% | 3.0% | 75.92% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -60.4% | 26.9% | 62.79% |
| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.6% | -0.2% | 83.9% | 14.92% |
| 1 Yr | 5.9% | -5.2% | 26.6% | 39.27% |
| 3 Yr | -0.3%* | -2.1% | 9.4% | 98.25% |
| 5 Yr | -0.2%* | -14.7% | 6.6% | 86.37% |
| 10 Yr | 0.4%* | -8.6% | 8.5% | 74.32% |
* Annualized
| Period | VIPIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -4.4% | -11.7% | 6.5% | 88.53% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -2.7% | 27.0% | 73.88% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | -58.1% | 10.7% | 26.31% |
| 2015 | -2.6% | -14.6% | 4.2% | 83.17% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -60.4% | 26.9% | 68.12% |
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 28.1 B | 691 K | 247 B | 2.71% |
| Number of Holdings | 46 | 2 | 17572 | 95.44% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 9.56 B | -203 M | 25.7 B | 0.64% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 34.58% | 2.5% | 138.1% | 21.67% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 96.81% | 80.25% | 160.29% | 57.02% |
| Cash | 3.19% | -60.29% | 28.73% | 35.46% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -17.64% | 26.52% | 58.77% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.19% | 62.51% |
| Other | 0.00% | -36.80% | 29.62% | 57.38% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.26% | 74.27% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 96.81% | -86.06% | 125.74% | 2.14% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 3.19% | -60.29% | 28.73% | 35.89% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -25.78% | 41.91% | 55.42% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 136.75% | 79.76% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.80% | 83.25% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 149.42% | 88.63% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.81% | 60.74% | 157.48% | 35.00% |
| Non US | 0.00% | -27.08% | 24.33% | 91.13% |
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% | 0.00% | 209.96% | 98.46% |
| Management Fee | 0.07% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 3.24% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.63% | N/A |
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VIPIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 27.00% | 0.00% | 2053.00% | 35.92% |
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% | 0.00% | 96.19% | 25.27% |
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | VIPIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.09% | 0.00% | 6.30% | 23.53% |
| VIPIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.133 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.082 |
| Jun 18, 2018 | $0.066 |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.033 |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.157 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.072 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | $0.014 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.013 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.362 |
| Jun 17, 2016 | $0.002 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.091 |
| Jun 23, 2014 | $0.096 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | $0.006 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.090 |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $0.077 |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.021 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.054 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.028 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.033 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.170 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | $0.074 |
| Jun 30, 2011 | $0.155 |
| Mar 31, 2011 | $0.068 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.140 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | $0.030 |
| Jun 29, 2010 | $0.043 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | $0.057 |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.180 |
| Mar 27, 2009 | $0.005 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | $0.013 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | $0.164 |
| Jun 27, 2008 | $0.194 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | $0.130 |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $0.091 |
| Sep 24, 2007 | $0.115 |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $0.247 |
| Mar 26, 2007 | $0.080 |
| Sep 25, 2006 | $0.140 |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $0.198 |
| Mar 27, 2006 | $0.012 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.246 |
| Sep 26, 2005 | $0.089 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.205 |
| Mar 28, 2005 | $0.016 |
| Dec 27, 2004 | $0.117 |
| Sep 27, 2004 | $0.129 |
| Jun 28, 2004 | $0.178 |
| Mar 29, 2004 | $0.034 |
| Dec 24, 2003 | $0.104 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 19, 2011
8.29
8.3%
Gemma Wright-Casparius, Principal of Vanguard. She has worked in investment management since 1980; has managed investment portfolios since 2008; and has co-managed the Fund since joining Vanguard in 2011. Education: B.B.A. and M.B.A., Bernard M. Baruch College of The City University of New York.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 33.02 | 7.69 | 7.54 |
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