In this article, we discuss 15 most famous hedge fund managers and their top stock picks. If you want to see more hedge fund managers, check out 5 Most Famous Hedge Fund Managers and Their Top Stock Picks. According to data provider Hedge Fund Research (HFR), hedge funds in 2022 reported their worst performance since 2018, mainly due to underperforming equities. As per the HFRI 500 Fund Weighted Composite Index, which tracks the performance of several major global hedge funds, hedge funds as a whole had a decline of 4.25% in the previous year.