short hedge
Definition
Transaction that secures an advantage or protection against a possible decline in the price of a traded item (commodity, financial instrument, security, etc.) that will be bought or sold in the future. For a buyer or consumer, it locks in an advantageous floor price. For a seller, it provides at least partial protection by securing an order at a fixed price. Also called selling hedge. See also long hedge.
short hedge is in the Commodities & Precious Metals Trading, Currency Trading, Disaster Planning & Risk Management, Investing and Securities & Futures Trading subjects.
short hedge appears in the definitions of the following terms: selling hedge and long hedge
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