Anotheroptionis to choose a 'tacticalasset' or 'tactical-allocation' mutualfund, or one that shiftsamongvariousassets, in an attempt toavoid getting caught in a painful downturn.
The competition is pushing up the rates offered on deposits (some online banks are paying as much as 6% on current accounts) and pushing down commissions on mutual-fund transactions, option trades and other deals.