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Risk & Position Management

Hedging

Definition

Taking an offsetting position to reduce risk in another holding. Pair trades (long one stock, short a peer) are a common hedge against sector or market beta.

Related Terms

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility relative to the broader market (e.g., S&P/ASX 200). Beta of 1 moves with the market; >1 is more volatile; <1 less. High-beta names often attract heavier short interest.

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