Is making Youtube faceless channel still profitable?

[sgeblon]

I'm thinking of starting a monetized Youtube faceless channel that focuses on investing and financial education. I just want to know if it still worth the effort .

 

[ArtFluxStudio]

ofcourse if it is intresting

 

[Rise Studios]

Well its actually profitable, depending on which niche in you are working

 

[sgeblon]

Well its actually profitable, depending on which niche in you are working

Thanks. I will consider it

 

[Panther28]

If you commit years of your life, to constantly growing and creating, then yes, Why you need to ask? Have you lost the ability or not ever had it in the first place to look at channels you want to be like, and as the saying goes "take a leaf out of their book"?

 

[TheArchmage]

It’s 100% worth it if you have a unique "hook" (e.g., "Investing for People Who Hate Math"). If you’re just going to repeat what every other channel says, you’ll be shouting into a void

 

[GeeLark]

Please do. I 've seen many guys earned a lot by posting brainrot stuff.

 

[Davidwolf]

Honestly… it still makes sense. Probably more than people think.


Finance and investing is one of those niches that never really dies. Money is a permanent problem for most people, so content about it keeps getting searched year after year. The difference today is that the bar is a bit higher. If the channel is just another “5 stocks to buy now” copy-paste, it will struggle. But if there’s a clear angle or personality behind the content, it can still grow surprisingly fast.


And the monetization side is actually one of the best parts of this niche. Even a small finance channel can generate solid income because the CPM is usually higher than entertainment niches. It’s not rare to see CPMs in the $15 to $40 range depending on the audience location. Add affiliate offers like broker platforms, investing tools, newsletters, courses, sponsorships… suddenly one video can earn in several ways at the same time.


Plus there’s something pretty addictive about the process. The first time you publish a video that suddenly starts climbing… 10k views, then 100k, then it just keeps going… it’s a weird mix of “what just happened?” and “okay, now I want to do that again”. Anyone who has experienced that little dopamine moment knows what I mean.


Is it work? Definitely. Way more work than most “faceless channel gurus” make it sound. Research, scripting, editing, thumbnails, consistency. But the upside is real.


I’ve personally seen people start literally with a phone and free editing apps, just testing ideas. A year or two later they had multiple channels each pulling four digits a month. Not overnight money, but very real income built from content.


So yeah… if someone is expecting instant results, they’ll probably quit early. But if the plan is to treat it like a long game and keep improving the content, it’s still one of the most interesting things you can build online right now.


And honestly, there’s something satisfying about teaching people how money works while the channel itself becomes an asset that generates money. Kind of poetic when you think about it.

 

[bubblehat]

From what I’ve seen, faceless channels can still work if the content is useful and consistent, especially in finance where people always look for simple explanations.

 

[Aurther]

Yes, AI can help you a lot if you try. Be consistence and patients

 

[Akash_molla]

I'm thinking of starting a monetized Youtube faceless channel that focuses on investing and financial education. I just want to know if it still worth the effort .

Financial niches are actually among the highest CPM (Cost Per Mille) categories on YouTube, so it is definitely still worth the effort in 2026. However, because it's a 'Your Money Your Life' (YMYL) topic, the algorithm is very strict about accuracy and authority. To succeed with a faceless channel here, you need high-quality scripts and engaging stock footage or animations to keep the retention high. Do you plan on using AI voiceovers, or are you going to hire a professional voice actor to make it sound more trustworthy?

 

[hbar19]

i think as long as you are able to fetch youtube views, it is good , there must be something unique or usp about your videos

 

[Akash_molla]

i think as long as you are able to fetch youtube views, it is good , there must be something unique or usp about your videos

I completely agree with hbar19. In a saturated market like finance, having a strong USP is what separates a viral channel from one that struggles to get a few hundred views. Whether it’s a unique animation style, data-driven storytelling, or a very specific niche focus, you need that edge to retain viewers. Many faceless channels fail because they just copy-paste stock footage without adding any real value. For someone just starting, do you think it's better to focus on a very narrow sub-niche first to establish that USP quickly?

 

[hbar19]

Honestly… it still makes sense. Probably more than people think.


Finance and investing is one of those niches that never really dies. Money is a permanent problem for most people, so content about it keeps getting searched year after year. The difference today is that the bar is a bit higher. If the channel is just another “5 stocks to buy now” copy-paste, it will struggle. But if there’s a clear angle or personality behind the content, it can still grow surprisingly fast.


And the monetization side is actually one of the best parts of this niche. Even a small finance channel can generate solid income because the CPM is usually higher than entertainment niches. It’s not rare to see CPMs in the $15 to $40 range depending on the audience location. Add affiliate offers like broker platforms, investing tools, newsletters, courses, sponsorships… suddenly one video can earn in several ways at the same time.


Plus there’s something pretty addictive about the process. The first time you publish a video that suddenly starts climbing… 10k views, then 100k, then it just keeps going… it’s a weird mix of “what just happened?” and “okay, now I want to do that again”. Anyone who has experienced that little dopamine moment knows what I mean.


Is it work? Definitely. Way more work than most “faceless channel gurus” make it sound. Research, scripting, editing, thumbnails, consistency. But the upside is real.


I’ve personally seen people start literally with a phone and free editing apps, just testing ideas. A year or two later they had multiple channels each pulling four digits a month. Not overnight money, but very real income built from content.


So yeah… if someone is expecting instant results, they’ll probably quit early. But if the plan is to treat it like a long game and keep improving the content, it’s still one of the most interesting things you can build online right now.


And honestly, there’s something satisfying about teaching people how money works while the channel itself becomes an asset that generates money. Kind of poetic when you think about it.

The thread is about faceless without giving our personality in our videos.
But if there’s a clear angle or personality behind the content.....

Thank you very much for sharing your insights. Personally i like it very much your comment and thoughts.
Can you share some ideas where people tend to watch some videos without giving our face in real, voice will be fine i guess

 

[efochi]

Great choice.
Start thinking right away.

 

[boxt]

Don't waste your time, most these people are buying view and comments. No one wants to watch dumb videos with no real info they will close the video within 10 sec and it will only sink your channel until it gets shadow banned with 0 views

 

[Akash_molla]

Don't waste your time, most these people are buying view and comments. No one wants to watch dumb videos with no real info they will close the video within 10 sec and it will only sink your channel until it gets shadow banned with 0 views

I agree with boxt that quality content is non-negotiable for long-term survival on YouTube. Buying fake views might give a temporary ego boost, but the lack of 'Audience Retention' will eventually destroy the channel's organic reach. The algorithm prioritizes how long people watch, not just the number of clicks. If your 'Average View Duration' is low because people close the video in 10 seconds, Google's AI will stop recommending your content entirely. Focus on the first 30 seconds of your video to hook the audience—that’s where the real battle is won or lost. What’s your strategy for maintaining high viewer retention in such a competitive niche?

 

[Nikolaos]

I'm thinking of starting a monetized Youtube faceless channel that focuses on investing and financial education. I just want to know if it still worth the effort .

Yes, faceless channels work. But finance/investing/financial education are sensitive subjects. You should always use disclaimers, and if something goes wrong you might even get your channel banned.

 

[boxt]

Yes, faceless channels work. But finance/investing/financial education are sensitive subjects. You should always use disclaimers, and if something goes wrong you might even get your channel banned.

I don't agree with you, faceless channels are shit and no one watches them unless the commentary is too good and engaging. The animation or video being used should also be top class.

 

[Nikolaos]

I don't agree with you, faceless channels are shit and no one watches them unless the commentary is too good and engaging. The animation or video being used should also be top class.

We can agree that we dissagree.