investing
hedge fund
A private investment fund that uses advanced strategies — including leverage, derivatives, and short selling — to generate high returns.
Example
"Only accredited investors with millions to invest can access most hedge funds."
💡 Memory Tip
HEDGE — like hedging your bets. Hedge funds use complex strategies to bet both ways.
Etymology
Originally named because they 'hedged' bets by both buying and short-selling stocks to reduce risk.
Common Misspellings
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