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
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Meanwhile, gold, typically a hedge against inflation due to its inelastic value, soared.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Gold prices soared to record highs last month, surpassing $5,000 for the first time, as investors flocked to the precious metal to hedge against risks stemming from geopolitical uncertainty and rising global debt.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin is down 28% over the past 12 months, while gold is up 72% during the same period — a testament to the latter’s utility as a hedge against macro risks.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Gold, which is viewed as a hedge against inflation and a loss of Fed independence, plummeted 8% on Friday.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Gold prices soared to record highs last month, surpassing $5,000 for the first time, as investors flocked to the precious metal to hedge against risks stemming from geopolitical uncertainty and rising global debt.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin is down 28% over the past 12 months, while gold is up 72% during the same period — a testament to the latter’s utility as a hedge against macro risks.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Gold, which is viewed as a hedge against inflation and a loss of Fed independence, plummeted 8% on Friday.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Hedge against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedge%20against. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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