hedge against

verb

hedged against; hedging against; hedges against

: to protect oneself from (something)

They hedge against inflation by investing their money.

looking for ways to hedge against risk/failure

Examples of hedge against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By going short one stock and long another, in the same industry, the investor is hedging against a broader sector-wide move and very much betting on the companies. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026

Exporters Shift Strategy As Regional Risks Rise Middle Eastern exporters continue to hedge against potential disruptions. —Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

For retirees who worry about outliving their savings, the income certainty that annuities provide can be a meaningful hedge against longevity risk. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026

Bitcoin is by far the largest crypto token by market capitalization, and its proponents frequently tout it as a form of digital gold that can serve as a hedge against inflation-prone fiat currencies. —Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 26 May 2026

Rhymes for hedge against

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