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Hedge Definition

(noun)
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a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs


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a privet hedge

(noun)
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a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances


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index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against inflation

(noun)
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a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes


(verb)
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surround with a hedge


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a garden hedged with yew

(verb)
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limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions


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they hedged their story about with provisos

(verb)
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protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions


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the company hedged its investment position on the futures market

the depth of the Treasury futures market makes it a popular place to hedge against adverse market swings

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