Journal of Finance

The Journal of Finance, abbreviated as J FINANC and holding ISSN 0022-1082, is the flagship peer-reviewed academic journal of the American Finance Association. Published by Wiley, it stands as the preeminent outlet for research in financial economics, consistently ranking in the top tier of the field with a 2026 Clarivate Impact Factor of 12.200 and a JCR Quartile of Q1. The journal’s scope encompasses the full breadth of finance scholarship, including asset pricing, corporate finance, capital markets, financial intermediation, risk management, behavioral finance, and international finance. It primarily publishes original, high-impact research articles that present novel theoretical models, rigorous empirical analyses, or significant methodological advancements. While the journal focuses on full-length research papers, it also occasionally features shorter pieces, such as comments and replies, that engage with previously published work. The target audience consists of academic researchers, doctoral students, and professional economists in universities, central banks, and financial institutions worldwide. A notable feature is its open access option through Wiley’s hybrid model, allowing authors to make their work freely accessible upon payment of an article publication charge. The Journal of Finance is widely regarded as the most prestigious and influential journal in its discipline, with its articles serving as foundational references for both academic inquiry and practical financial decision-making. Its consistently high impact factor and top quartile ranking underscore its unparalleled standing as the definitive source of cutting-edge knowledge in financial economics.