About The Word Hedging

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Hedging

Hedging Meaning & Definition
Hedging Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hedging?

[n] an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement; "when you say `maybe' you are just hedging"
[n] taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change and so limiting financial risk

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hedging: hedge | hedge

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See Also | equivocation | evasion | protection | security

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