The Journal of Finance Citation Rate 2026
0022-1082
eISSN 1540-6261
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About The Journal of Finance
The Journal of Finance (JF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Banking stability, regulation, efficiency and Corporate Finance and Governance, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0022-1082 (e-ISSN 1540-6261). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.72 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4020 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 16,119 works and 1,951,707 citations, with an h-index of 662.
The Journal of Finance Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Journal of Finance has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.72, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Banking stability, regulation, efficiency research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The Journal of Finance operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Journal of Finance should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The Journal of Finance against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Journal of Finance
- Budget $4020 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance, Financial Markets and Investment Strategies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-1082 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1540-6261 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4020 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Journal of Finance is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4020.
In our subject taxonomy, The Journal of Finance is classified under Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance, Financial Markets and Investment Strategies and Financial Reporting and Valuation Research.
The Journal of Finance is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 10.718.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.718 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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