What historical data did W.D. Gann use to develop his Arcs and Circles theory? When did he develop his theory? In 1939, Gann wrote to the publisher Otto Salzer, in response to the latter’s request for comments on a theory he had put forward in an article in April that year. In June 1939, Gann…

How do I interpret the angles of W.D. Gann Arcs? I’m still making my way through W.D. Gann’s arcing pattern book. I’ve read about 45 pages, and I’ve made no more progress in understanding it than I did the first time I picked up that book. So, I figured I’d come here and see if…

What are some advanced techniques for using W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? In this lesson I will show a method of finding the angle of reflection, or back-bounce angle, from the bounce of a real live web link when placed on the surface of a house or hill. This angle is useful in shooting at…

How do W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles help traders identify potential reversal points? If you haven’t heard how Arcs and Circles are used, you are missing a powerful tool in both the prediction and the trade timeframes. Arcs are either rising or falling depending upon the slope and direction of the price, while Circles can…

What mathematical principles underlie W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? Many definitions and theories exist today that attempt to explain the shapes of arcs and circles. Without resorting to a simple definition of arc or circular, it is easy to find many theories on the subject. You might see definitions that include curves, line segments, paths,…

Can W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles be used alongside other technical indicators? I am an inexperienced trader and have been working on understanding new technical analysis ideas. I have found Gann Arcs and Circles under some market conditions and believe they work well in forex and bearish trending stocks. I’m trying to figure out the…

What timeframes are best suited for analyzing W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? Most of the data I have for these topics occurred in the 1800s. Anyone have any good advice or pointers they can provide? My first point of recommendation is that you go through all my articles listed on the Resources Page, even though…

How do W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles help identify support and resistance levels? For many swing traders, there comes a point when it becomes easier than difficult. One of those times, when patience, concentration, courage and relaxation can take over the trader’s emotions, is when you identify which way markets are going. After that, the…

What are the limitations of using W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles? The basic W.D. Gann Circle is limited to just 4 color interactions in 1 plane (line), and can easily be done with a few basic tools. The W.D. Gann Arc can be done in any plane so the depth of color interactions is limitless,…

How can I incorporate W.D. Gann Arcs and Circles into my trading strategy? You can’t. That’s the bad news and the good news. So you can’t use that to your advantage in trading? Well, that depends on what you call “trading.” If by trading you mean, “making an up-tick and a down-tick in the same…