Definition of "hedging" []

• Present participle of hedge. (verb)

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• "Soon, people began to use the word hedging to describe steps that could be taken to protect against financial loss."
• "And it's no surprise that the one doing the hedging is the one who's been breaking fundraising records."
• "Fred Sturm said his $6.4 billion Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund has some near-term hedging in place anticipating a consolidation in North American stocks."