hedger

/ˈhɛdʒər/
noun
  1. A person who trims or maintains hedges.
    • A skilled hedger can turn an overgrown hedge into a neat green wall.
    • The hedger came every spring to shape the tall bushes along the driveway.
    • My grandfather worked as a hedger for the local estate.
  2. A person who makes or uses hedges (financial investments) to reduce risk.
    • Many small investors become hedgers to guard against market volatility.
    • As a hedger, she bought futures contracts to protect against price drops.
    • The farmer acted as a hedger by selling corn futures early.
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