The highest CPMs of any creator niche.
YouTube CPM
$15–$25
Growth rate
3-8% monthly, slower but stickier audience
Best platform
YouTube
Monetization sources
5+
Based on audience demographics, monetization potential, and content format fit. Ranked best to worst for this niche:
Original analysis videos (portfolio breakdowns, stock comparisons, market data) rank for years. One evergreen video can earn 10x what a reactive news video earns.
Finance audiences happily pay for premium newsletters ($10-30/mo). Build the list from day one and you have recession-proof income independent of algorithm changes.
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Finance CPMs are high ($15-25) because advertisers in this category — brokerages, credit cards, financial services — have high customer lifetime value. They can afford to pay $50+ to acquire a customer, so they pay premium rates for targeted audiences.
No — educational content about personal finance does not require licensing. However, giving specific investment advice to individuals (as opposed to general education) may trigger regulations depending on your country. Always include 'not financial advice' disclaimers and consult a lawyer if you're unsure.
Finance channels grow slower than entertainment but are stickier. Expect 6-12 months to reach YPP requirements (1K subs + 4K hours). Once monetized, earnings are 3-5x higher than comparable channels in other niches due to CPM advantages.
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