Have about $50k in cash saved up in a HYSA and am looking to invest half rather than leaving that amount in the account. What are some of the best options to put this $25k into? I am looking for more of a passive, low/moderate risk investment that I can pull out in the next 3-5 years so that I can put a down payment on property.

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If you want passive. VTI or ITOT, vxus or IXUS. Just be careful investing everything if you need in 3-5. Looks like you are keeping some cash which is a good idea

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