Hedge funds are spreading their wealth. Employees at the following 20 firms have given the most to presidential candidates for the 2008 election cycle. Democrats are favored.
| Hedge fund manager | Total contributions* | Democrat | Republican |
| SAC Capital Partners | $352,250 | $332,350 | $19,900 |
| Fortress Investment Group | 319,850 | 271,350 | 48,500 |
| Elliott Management | 235,500 | 4,600 | 230,900 |
| Citadel Investment Group | 224,655 | 211,000 | 13,655 |
| Farallon Capital Management | 154,300 | 145,450 | 8,850 |
| AQR Capital Management | 150,000 | 76,150 | 73,850 |
| D.E. |
