hedge against

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

Increasingly, that means the prospects of the Mag Seven are tied to the very asset class it was once used as a hedge against. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Stocks are the traditional growth engine of an investment portfolio and provide a hedge against the rising cost of living over a retirement that may last many decades. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

In addition to social and environmental benefits, non-virgin and low-carbon materials also are a hedge against supply volatility. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Legislative leaders backed the proposal as a hedge against a severe downturn in the economy that leaves the state unable to cover critical needs without raising taxes or fees. — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for hedge against

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