If a billion dollar AUM trading firm doesnt employ hedging strategies, then is it not considered a "hedge fund"?

Is a big trading firm a "hedge fund" only if the stock trading strategies they use include hedging strategies?

If a billion dollar AUM stock trading firm doesnt not use "hedging strategies", then what kind of firm/fund are they called? (Instead of "hedge fund"?)

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