Vanguard International Dividend Growth Fund (VIDGX):

This active fund invests in well-established, resilient international companies. It can act as a defensive part of your international stock holdings because these companies tend to be established and stable from non-cyclical industries, which can help during market downturn. Wellington, Vanguard's oldest partner, carefully selects the dividend-growing stocks in this fund.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB):

A well-rounded, all-in-one bond ETF (exchange-traded fund) that aims to outperform the bond market. It's actively managed by Vanguard Fixed Income Group and offers broad exposure to different parts of the fixed income market. It can serve as a standalone bond investment or be combined with others.

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS):

While similar, the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF takes on more risk than the Vanguard Core Bond ETF through higher allocation to riskier sectors, such as high-yield bonds and emerging markets debt. It's managed by Vanguard Fixed Income Group, whose portfolio managers have the flexibility to position the portfolio for any given market environment.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEI):

A municipal bond ETF that aims to track its benchmark rather than beat it. With an intermediate-term duration, it can help you capitalize on today's high yields for a longer period and help mitigate reinvestment risk if interest rates fall. It may result in providing income exempt from federal taxes while helping investors enhance their after-tax income.

Vanguard California Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEC):

Similar to the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, the Vanguard California Tax-Exempt Bond ETF is designed exclusively for California residents. This ETF invests in municipal bonds issued in California, which may result in maximizing income exempt from both federal and state taxes for its residents.