hedge fund
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hedge fund
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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In third place with 19% support was another Democrat: Tom Steyer, a hedge fund founder and environmental activist.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The hedge fund Findell Capital Management has an undisclosed stake in the design software maker and is demanding changes, including steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser.”
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Loeb, the founder and chief executive of the hedge fund Third Point, was asked about the hardest lesson he’s ever learned on the “Invest Like the Best” podcast that was published on Thursday.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The hedge fund said it is prepared to nominate new directors to support the process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Lippmann spent twenty hours with one hedge fund guy and thought he had him sold, only to have the guy call his college roommate, who worked for some home builder, and change his mind.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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