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If the concept of hedge funding existed in NBA gambling, which player or team would you always hedge on? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by UnhingedSupernova@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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Hedge funding in NBA terms is basically making a bet on which team or which player will fail to meet their expectations. If you were to hedge fund on a player, who would it be?

I would mortgage my house to hedge fund on James Wiseman because I do not envision him as a good basketball player at all. The gains would be small because it's obvious but it's a quick and guaranteed positive investment.

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[–] RVAIsTheGreatest@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'm definitely hedging my bets on the Orlando Magic ever being a contender with their current core.

[–] Raptors2017champs@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Whichever team broke out and beat expectation last year will probably be overrated this year. So the Kings probably.

[–] Lucieddreams@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Cam Reddish

[–] jm7121@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The Thunder for sure.

[–] antipistonsandsixers@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Joel Embiid

[–] FactCheckingThings@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Hedging is a risk management strategy employed to offset losses in investments by taking an opposite position in a related asset. The reduction in risk provided by hedging also typically results in a reduction in potential profits. Hedging requires one to pay money for the protection it provides, known as the premium.

(From google)

[–] Successful_Baker_360@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

And what he’s describing is just taking the under on teams

[–] HotspurJr@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Wiseman is struggling to break into the rotation of a bad team. I don't think you're getting much value on that bet.

[–] outofheart@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This is all wrong lol

[–] bruce_cocker@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Lol hedge funding lololol

[–] larrylegend1990@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Man doesn’t even know what hedge funds do. It’s literally in the name. You are hedging your bet.

You are describing betting against, which is “shorting”.

Regarded…