On the AvaTrader platform, traders have the opportunity to hedge their positions. A hedge is a trade that is in the opposite direction of an existing trade or open position. This can be a partial or a full hedge and does not close the position although it has the same affect. Some traders enjoy this feature and capability to hedge an open trade rather then close it out as part of their trading strategy. It should be noted that a hedge has the same affect as closing or partially closing an existing trade except for the fact that both the long and the short positions remain in the open positions table, are treated as open trades and must be closed at a later date.