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Hedging

What is hedging?

Hedging means taking a second position that gains if your first one loses, to reduce risk at the cost of some profit.

On Polymarket

The hedge and cash-out calculator shows whether selling now, hedging or holding a Polymarket position gives the better outcome.

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How does Hedging work on Polymarket?

The hedge and cash-out calculator shows whether selling now, hedging or holding a Polymarket position gives the better outcome.

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