Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund (FIPDX)

Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund is an open-end mutual fund whose primary objective is to mirror the total return of the U.S. Treasury's inflation-protected sector. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of inflation-protected U.S. Treasury securities, often referred to as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), and tracks the Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index. Through this focus, the fund is designed to help investors mitigate the impact of inflation by providing exposure to securities whose principal adjusts with changes in the Consumer Price Index. The fund utilizes derivatives such as swaps and futures contracts to optimize portfolio alignment and manage risk exposure. With over $10 billion in assets under management and an expense ratio among the lowest in its category, the fund is notable for its cost efficiency. It distributes income quarterly and plays a key role for investors seeking inflation hedging in fixed income portfolios while maintaining a high credit quality profile, as all holdings are U.S. government-backed.