What are the best and safest stocks to invest in for the next 2–5 years?

I'm looking to invest around $10,000 and hold for approximately 2–5 years. My goal is a balance between growth and safety rather than taking huge risks.

If you were investing today, what stocks would you consider the best long-term opportunities over the next few years? Would you focus on companies like Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, or something else?

I'm interested in hearing which stocks you think have the strongest fundamentals, growth potential, and lowest risk over a 2–5 year time horizon. ETFs are welcome too if you think they're a better option.

What would be your top 3–5 picks and why?