Hedge at Business Glossary
What is it? A position or operation that offsets an underlying exposure. For example, a forward currency hedge uses a forward currency contract to offset the exposure of an underlying position in a foreign currency. Hedges reduce the total variability of the combined position.Business Dictionary Term Definition Added By: Marissa
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