A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Hedging
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the activity of reducing the risk of losing money on shares, bonds, etc. that you own, for example, by buying futures (= agreements to sell shares for a particular price at a date in the future) or options (= the rights to buy or sell shares for a particular price within a particular time period) :
Hedging meaning & definition 1 of Hedging.
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The planting or trimming of hedges.
Hedging meaning & definition 2 of Hedging.
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The buying and selling of futures contracts so as to protect energy traders from unexpected or adverse price fluctuations.
Hedging meaning & definition 3 of Hedging.
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