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Journal of Behavioral Finance
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Journal of Behavioral Finance

1542-7560

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hbhf20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 263 16 17 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 24
Documents by Best Scientists*: 26
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 34
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.613
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Behavioral Finance?

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Financial economics, Behavioral economics, Econometrics, Actuarial science and Monetary economics. While work presented in Journal of Behavioral Finance provided substantial information on Financial economics, it also covered topics in Financial market, Equity (finance) and Stock market. The work on Actuarial science tackled in Journal of Behavioral Finance brings together disciplines like Investment (macroeconomics) and Investment decisions.

Journal of Behavioral Finance focuses on Investment (macroeconomics) research which is adjacent to topics in Finance. Journal of Behavioral Finance dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Monetary economics and Earnings.

  • Financial economics (35.51%)
  • Behavioral economics (17.57%)
  • Econometrics (16.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Asset Allocation and Information Overload: The Influence of Information Display, Asset Choice, and Investor Experience (305 citations)
  • Social Mood and Financial Economics (295 citations)
  • Risk Aversion and Personality Type (121 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Behavioral Finance:

The most cited papers aim to foster the development of research in Financial economics, Actuarial science, Investment (macroeconomics), Stock market and Behavioral economics. The journal papers aim to bridge the gap between the study of Financial economics and Market conditions. Issues in Actuarial science were discussed in the journal articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Sample (statistics) and Regret.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Finance
  • Statistics
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in Journal of Behavioral Finance deals with Econometrics, Financial economics, Monetary economics, Behavioral economics and Herd behavior. Volatility (finance) studies in the realm of Econometrics interact with fields like Direct measure. Journal of Behavioral Finance blends together research topics in Financial economics and Household finance.

Some problems in Monetary economics that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Earnings, Transaction cost and Stock market. The journal tackles studies in Capital (economics) and the interrelated subject of Disposition effect to gain insights into Earnings. The Behavioral economics works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Financial market, Capital asset pricing model and Affect (psychology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Social Media Sentiment in International Stock Returns and Trading Activity (7 citations)
  • Effects of Conventional and Unconventional Monetary Policy Shocks on Housing Prices in the United States: The Role of Sentiment (5 citations)
  • Net Buyers of Attention-Grabbing Stocks? Who Exactly Are They? (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Behavioral Finance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Tim Loughran (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael J. Seiler (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rangan Gupta (7 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Xuewu Wang (5 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Edward R. Lawrence (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Behavioral Finance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Old Dominion University (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of New South Wales (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Florida International University (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Pretoria (8 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Notre Dame (7 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.45% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.36% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.64% of all publications and 60.71% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Potential Career Paths for Behavioral Finance Graduates

Behavioral finance, as a multidisciplinary field that blends together concepts from economics and psychology, opens up numerous career opportunities for graduates. This field may lead to exciting and lucrative positions, such as becoming investment advisors, risk managers, financial consultants, and actuarial analysts. It is also common for behavioral finance graduates to pursue a career in academia or research and contribute to renowned journals such as the Journal of Behavioral Finance. The exact career path a graduate might take can depend heavily on the individual's specific interests within the field of behavioral finance. Some might prefer to engage in comprehensive research and thrive in an academic environment, while others might apply their knowledge in a corporate setting to optimize financial decision-making processes. To help those interested in pursuing a career in behavioral finance, it is important to consider enrolling in reputed education programs. For instance, if one is residing in Maine, they can consider some of the best accounting programs in Maine that imbibe students with a sound understanding of financial concepts, aiding them in their journey in the field of behavioral finance. Indeed, good educational background can play a pivotal role in building a successful career in this field. It is also recommended for students and practitioners of behavioral finance to stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the field. One way to do this is by regularly reading and contributing to industry-recognized journals, such as the Journal of Behavioral Finance. This will not only result in personal academic growth but also contribute to the broader body of knowledge within behavioral finance. In conclusion, a career in behavioral finance offers a range of opportunities that provide both intellectual stimulation and potential financial reward. By merging the fields of psychology and economics, behavioral finance opens up a new way of understanding and navigating the market, making it a compelling career path for those driven by intellectual curiosity.

Top Publications

  • Investor Sentiment and (Anti) Herding in the Currency Market: Evidence from Twitter Feed Data

    Xolani Sibande;Rangan Gupta;Riza Demirer;Elie Bouri

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Investor Confidence and Forecastability of US Stock Market Realized Volatility: Evidence from Machine Learning

    Rangan Gupta;Jacobus Nel;Christian Pierdzioch

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • High-Frequency Predictability of Housing Market Movements of the United States: The Role of Economic Sentiment

    Mehmet Balcilar;Elie Bouri;Rangan Gupta;Clement Kweku Kyei

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • How Market Sentiment Drives Forecasts of Stock Returns

    Roman Frydman;Nicholas Mangee;Josh Stillwagon

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Reassessing the Predictability of the Investor Sentiments on US Stocks: The Role of Uncertainty and Risks

    (2022)
    16 Citations

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