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

That’s been a hedge against volatility in any one particular market. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Bitcoin's recent rebound puts the spotlight back on its role as a hedge against fiscal risk and reinforces Robbie Mitchnick's long held view that the crypto asset serves to diversity portfolios, and isn't just another risk asset. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Higher yields generally challenge stocks, but strong nominal GDP growth and corporate profits can mitigate this, offering a hedge against potential currency devaluation. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

That objective might be diversification of strategic reserves, faster movement of value across borders, access to round-the-clock liquidity or a hedge against specific currency risks. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for hedge against

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