what is the meaning of the word hedge?

Question

what is the meaning of the word hedge

Answer 1

"Hedge" can be used as a verb:
1. to refuse to answer directly: Here you go! You´re hedging again;
2. to make a hedge around a field (= to encircle).

As a noun, it means:
1. a row of bushes or small trees that separates a garden from another;
2. protection: Buying a home will certainly be a hedge against devaluation.

Answer 2

If "hedge" is a noun then --> 1. A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes.
2. Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change.
3. An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

If used as a verb --> 1. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
"The animals were hedged in"
3. Enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
"hedge the property"
4. Minimize loss or risk
"diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks"; "hedge your bets"

Answer 3

Making an investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset. Normally, a hedge consists of taking an offsetting position in a related security, such as a futures contract.
An example of a hedge would be if you owned a stock, then sold a futures contract stating that you will sell your stock at a set price, therefore avoiding market fluctuations.
Investors use this strategy when they are unsure of what the market will do. A perfect hedge reduces your risk to nothing (except for the cost of the hedge).

Answer 4

Hedge: As a verb:
1 To shut in on all sides.
2.To surround and advance upon.
3. To use evasive or deliberately vague language.
4. To avoid fulfilling or answering completely.

As a NOUN:

1. The use or an instance of equivocal language.

2.A row of closely planted shrubs or low-growing trees forming a fence or boundary.
3. one of people or objects forming a barrier: a hedge of spectators along the sidewalk.

4. means of protection or defence, especially against financial loss: a hedge against inflation.
5. securities transaction that reduces the risk on an existing investment position.
6. intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement.
7. Word or phrase, such as possibly or I think, that mitigates or weakens the certainty of a statement.
8. Making an investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset. Normally, a hedge consists of taking an offsetting position in a related security, such as a futures contract.

Answer 5

A hedge is a row of closely planted shrubs forming a fence or
boundary. Also a means of protection against financial loss.

Answer 6

The meaning of hedge varies depending on the context you are using it in.

She is hiding behind the hedge. (in this instance hedge is a noun, and describes a row or line of plants or high shrubs)

He hedges away from the idea throwing a surprise party. (this case would mean to non-committ or like avoid something)

The kidnapper hedged the lady into his basement. (this is a a type of entrapment..etc.) there's probably more def i don't even know about check good old websters english dictionary..it's porbably online too..in fact I'll get you the link.

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/hedge

Answer 7

The 'bushes' that surround a field or garden. Usually privet or such.

To 'hedge' your bets. When you lay a bet on one thing, but just in case it does not win, you hedge your bet by betting on your second or third choice.

Answer 8

1.A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
2.Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
3.An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedge