# Loss limiting; short hedge

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## Definition

In general, any type of transaction aimed at avoiding a possible trading loss altogether or at keeping it within manageable limits. - In the case of options, the taking of a short position in the futures market for the purpose of hedging a long position in the cash market. - See replacement sale, hedging. Attention: The financial encyclopedia is protected by copyright and may only be used for private purposes without express consent! University Professor Dr. Gerhard Merk, Dipl.rer.pol., Dipl.rer.oec. Professor Dr. Eckehard Krah, Dipl.rer.pol. E-mail address: info@ekrah.com https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Ernst_Merk https://www.jung-stilling-gesellschaft.de/merk/ https://www.gerhardmerk.de/

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