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Thomas Hoops

Thomas Hoops was executive vice president of product development at Legg Mason. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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How portfolio diversification can help deliver more income to clients

Customized trade-offs between volatility and income benefits can help clients meet a variety of investment goals.

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Why it’s time to believe the hype behind ESG investing

Studies show socially conscious investing principles positively affect long-term, risk-adjusted returns.

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Closed-end funds can offer opportunities, but they come with risks

Not nearly as popular as open-end mutual funds, they provide advantages for long-term investors who can stomach some volatility.

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6 market developments to watch for in 2015

Legg Mason's seven asset management affiliates offer differing views on global investment opportunities ahead.

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Passive fixed-income strategies? Not in today’s environment

The advantages of active strategies come from identifying value with respect to credit risk, interest rate levels and currency valuations, according to Legg Mason's Thomas Hoops.

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Where are the next big opportunities in today’s market?

Analyzing the current equity and fixed income scene to identify potential growth areas

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New managed volatility funds aim to protect client portfolios from market swings

Value in managed volatility comes from potentially getting equity-like exposure with similar returns, lower volatility and better downside performance

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Why separately managed accounts are undergoing a rebirth

A class of products that have been around for a long time are undergoing a rebirth: separately managed…