Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities

Treasury inflation-protected securities are not a screaming buy now, but building some inflation protection into a portfolio is a good idea.

Symbol: VIPSX

Expense ratio: 0.25%

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Treasury inflation-protected securities are not a screaming buy now, but building some inflation protection into a portfolio is a good idea. John Hollyer and Ken Volpert manage this low-cost fund, which yields 0.8%.

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