The Journal of Finance

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About The Journal of Finance

The Journal of Finance is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley based in the United States. It operates on a subscription-based basis, with access typically provided through institutional libraries or pay-per-view. The latest CiteScore-equivalent Impact Factor for the journal is 10.718, reflecting an exceptionally high citation profile within its field. Researchers considering this venue should review recent issues to confirm fit and consult the journal's official guidelines for current submission requirements.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, The Journal of Finance maintains a high-tier position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 10.72, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

Submission Tips for The Journal of Finance
  • Budget $4020 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0022-1082
ISSN (Online) 1540-6261
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $4020 USD
About The Journal of Finance

The Journal of Finance is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley based in the United States. It operates on a subscription-based basis, with access typically provided through institutional libraries or pay-per-view. The latest CiteScore-equivalent impact factor for the journal is 10.718, reflecting an exceptionally high citation profile within its field. Researchers considering this venue should review recent issues to confirm fit and consult the journal's official guidelines for current submission requirements.

The Journal of Finance is published by Wiley from US as a journal. It has published 16,088 works to date, attracting 1,933,465 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 659, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Financial Markets and Investment Strategies, Corporate Finance and Governance, Banking stability, regulation, efficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Journal of Finance

The current impact factor of The Journal of Finance is 10.718.

No, The Journal of Finance is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The Journal of Finance is $4020 USD.

The Journal of Finance is published by Wiley.

The Journal of Finance sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 10.72, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
10.718
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 10.718 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
16,088
Total Works
1,933,465
Total Citations
659
h-index
10.84
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where The Journal of Finance most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Financial Markets and Investment Strategies
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    3,474 works
  2. Corporate Finance and Governance
    Business, Management and Accounting
    3,097 works
  3. Banking stability, regulation, efficiency
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    2,125 works
  4. Financial Reporting and Valuation Research
    Business, Management and Accounting
    1,589 works
  5. Housing Market and Economics
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    1,584 works
  6. Economic theories and models
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    1,437 works
  7. Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
    Economics, Econometrics and Finance
    1,292 works
  8. Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance
    Business, Management and Accounting
    1,218 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S5353659

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