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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The Pitfalls Of Diversification Diversification seems like a logical way to hedge against uncertainty. —

Mark Kane, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Bitcoin and gold are seen by many investors as hedges against the potential for fiscal and monetary policy that combine to reduce the value of the dollar and lift inflation. —

Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 The big picture: More news outlets are investing in transparency efforts as a way to hedge against any confusion on Election Day. —

Sara Fischer, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Gold has emerged as an attractive hedge against rising inflation, profligate fiscal policies, and geopolitical instability. —

Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hedge against

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