In order to understand how to apply Gann Theory to today’s markets, I feel it is important to know a little about the man. Although their has been a lot written about the man since he died in 1955, I feel that I have made a valiant effort to highlight the key points in his life with as much accuracy as possible.

Gann moved to New York City in 1908. He opened brokerage offices at 18 Broadway and began testing his theories and techniques in the market. Within a year, it was clear to others that Gann’s success was based on more than just luck. A 1909 article in The Ticker Digest explained that “… Mr. Gann has developed an entirely new idea as to the principles governing stock market movements.”