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
Examples of hedge against in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
These bonds now offer attractive yield advantages over shorter-term bonds and can also help to increase portfolio diversification, potentially acting as a hedge against negative returns in equity markets.
—
Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Related article The world’s second-largest gold storage suddenly has very long lines to withdraw bars
As bonds have been volatile and the dollar has weakened amid tariff turmoil, weird investments like silver and platinum have emerged as a way to hedge against the tremendous uncertainty.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
It's also smuggled and hoarded like, well, gold, so exactly how much there is remains an estimate that doesn't take into account the secret holdings of the powerful or the many jewelry collections of Indian women traditionally kept as a hedge against hard times.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Bullion — which is considered a hedge against political and financial instability — had fallen 0.8% on Tuesday.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hedge against
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Related article The world’s second-largest gold storage suddenly has very long lines to withdraw bars
As bonds have been volatile and the dollar has weakened amid tariff turmoil, weird investments like silver and platinum have emerged as a way to hedge against the tremendous uncertainty.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
It's also smuggled and hoarded like, well, gold, so exactly how much there is remains an estimate that doesn't take into account the secret holdings of the powerful or the many jewelry collections of Indian women traditionally kept as a hedge against hard times.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Bullion — which is considered a hedge against political and financial instability — had fallen 0.8% on Tuesday.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hedge against
Cite this Entry
“Hedge against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedge%20against. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share