HEDGE FUND
\hˈɛd͡ʒ fˈʌnd], \hˈɛdʒ fˈʌnd], \h_ˈɛ_dʒ f_ˈʌ_n_d]\
Definitions of HEDGE FUND
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a flexible investment company for a small number of large investors (usually the minimum investment is $1 million); can use high-risk techniques (not allowed for mutual funds) such as short-selling and heavy leveraging
By Princeton University
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