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financial hedge  

Definition

  • A financial hedge is a transaction that reduces the risk of adverse price movements in an existing investment position. It typically involves taking an offsetting position in a related derivative financial instrument. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World; Financial Hedge]

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