How do you interpret the angles of W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? A: You were taught to use the compass and protractor to read and understand these lines. An instructor told you that you, too, can get these angles without the compass. However, you can’t do it because the Gann Circles you’ve studied from books…

What are some common misconceptions about W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? A. They are symbols to represent a particular moment (time, day of week, event, seasons etc.) B. They are used to show a period of days or weeks in a new calendar. C. Arcs and Circles are used in symbols and are derived from…

Can W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles be used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools? Why is time of day such an important factor in price movement? I believe that the date, time and depth are the most important variables in technical analysis. I put a lot of weight on historical price movements and open…

How do W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles relate to Gann Theory? Fern Lea As we all know, Gann is a tool used to demonstrate fractal geometry and complexity. Also as we all know, Gann theory is defined to be: “The Gann Graph expresses the rate of progression (or decay) of every stock that is traded…

What are the limitations of W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? This is a great time to introduce W. D. Gann. W.D. Gann, the originator of the Gann Theory, started studying the Fibonacci numbers in 1925 and wrote about them. He found some very interesting relationships between the numbers which is how he arrived at the…

How do you construct W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles on a price chart? Find a trend line on a simple chart Find the intersection point between trendline and upper price bar Take one direction (above price bar, below price bar) at the intersection Choose the direction with the strongest continuation pattern Draw an ellipse or…

What historical context surrounds the development of W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? Gann Arcs are the earliest type of geometrical structure in history. Their application can be traced back to the middle Stone Age (ca. 20,000-10,000 BC) when people started to make straight lines out of pebbles. But, it was not until around 1800 BC…

How do traders use W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles to identify support and resistance levels? How are they used in conjunction with Fibonacci retracement levels and moving averages? This is the kind of thing that we think is often misunderstood. Many people, for example, use moving averages on the wrong kind of time frames, such…

What factors influence the accuracy of W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? A: I think that the answer (like the question) depends heavily upon what you are asking and what you mean by the question. That is, the discussion isn’t really about the geometric accuracy of the calculations, it’s about the calculation itself (and accuracy of…

What are the primary components of W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? What are the primary components of W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? From the Gann Graphical Analysis site: “Gann Arcs are arcs in a Gann Sphere. These arcs share a common endpoint, and divide the sphere into two unequal but equal hemispheres…” – the original…