Hedger

/ˈhɛdʒər/ noun

Definition

A person who makes or maintains hedges; also someone who hedges their bets or avoids direct commitment.

Etymology

Agent noun from 'hedge' using '-er' suffix, describing either a laborer who works with hedges or someone who engages in hedging behavior.

Kelly Says

A 'hedger' in finance is quite different from a hedger with pruning shears—one protects money from risk, the other protects fields from stray animals.

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