1In finance, a transaction or method used to reduce risks such as exchange-rate or price fluctuations (a hedge).
企業は将来の為替変動に備えてヘッジを行った。
The company hedged against future exchange-rate fluctuations.
原材料価格の上昇に対してヘッジをかける必要がある。
It's necessary to hedge against rising raw material prices.
ヘッジファンドは市場の変動を利用して利益を出すことが多い。
Hedge funds often profit by taking advantage of market fluctuations.