Synonyms for

Hedging

Verb / ˈhedʒɪŋ / Another word for hedging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of reducing or minimizing the risk of a financial investment by making additional transactions to offset potential losses.

Synonyms & similar words

elude circumvent parry skirt hedge evade duck putoff fudge dodge hedgein sidestep protecting safeguarding insuring covering guarding securing shielding defending fencing fortifying preserving buffering preventing shielding backstopping sheltering mitigating offsetting balancing

Example sentences

  1. Hedging against market risks is important for investors.
  2. Farmers use hedging to protect themselves from fluctuating crop prices.
  3. Companies often use hedging strategies to manage currency exchange risks.
  4. The insurance policy acts as a form of hedging against potential losses.
  5. Hedging can help reduce the impact of unexpected changes in the economy.

Quotes

  • "Hedging is like buying insurance for an investment." - Unknown
  • "Hedging is an important risk management tool." - Warren Buffett
  • "Hedging can help protect against unexpected events." - Peter Lynch

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words