Sentences with phrase «partial hedge against»

However, a partial hedge against inflation is provided by the dividends paid on participating policies which reflect the favorable mortality, investment, and business expense results of the insurer.

On the other hand, if you're renting while you save up for a home, and you're concerned that real estate prices will keep going higher, you can buy real estate trusts as a partial hedge against soaring property prices â $» if home prices go higher, so, too, should the value of your REITs.

It is especially valuable in low - rate regimes by serving as a partial hedge against likely declines in the equities component of financial assets.