hedge against

phrasal 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

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Alts can provide additional diversification, a hedge against inflation in some scenarios and even the potential for higher returns than the stock market. —

Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024 This will help diversify its supply chain to hedge against potential geopolitical risk. —

Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024 The idea, says Date, is to hedge against global shocks that have shaken the real estate market with higher returns from luxury lodgings—a third pillar to support profits and growth. —

James Simms, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Gold purchases by central banks in developing countries have remained the primary force driving prices, but the magnitude of their stockpiling suggests intentions beyond merely hedging against geopolitical risk. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hedge against

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