hedge fund
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hedge fund
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The greatest amount of outside spending has been directed at attacking billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental warrior Tom Steyer, a leading Democrat in the race.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The hedge fund said it is prepared to nominate new directors to support the process.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
As Massie frequently notes, the bulk of the outside money arrayed against him has come from three billionaires – Las Vegas casino tycoon Miriam Adleson and hedge fund managers Paul Singer and John Paulson.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
As airlines grapple with surging fuel costs due to the Iran war, at least one hedge fund got out of the way during the first quarter.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Her strength was in analyzing financial markets and managing the billions in her exclusive hedge fund.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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