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It sounds like you are looking for information on W.D. Gann's trading courses, but I want to make sure I focus on the right area before I put together a report. The phrase "better" could refer to a few different things:
Original vs. Modern: A comparison between Gann's original courses (like those from the 1940s) versus modern interpretations and software.
Course Providers: A review of which current educators or websites offer the most effective training on Gann’s complex methods.
Method Comparison: An analysis of which of Gann's specific techniques are considered "better" or more reliable, such as Gann Angles, the Square of Nine, or his astrological cycles. wd gann courses better
Could you clarify which of these you are most interested in?
Here’s a balanced, in-depth review of W.D. Gann’s trading courses, aimed at traders considering his methods.
| Feature | W.D. Gann Courses | Modern, Empirical Courses (e.g., on Price Action, Order Flow) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Core Focus | Time cycles, geometric angles, squaring price & time | Support/resistance, trend, volume, probability | | Predictive Nature | Claims to forecast exact turning points | Focuses on probabilities and scenarios | | Objectivity | Low – highly subjective drawing | Moderate to high – clear rules (e.g., break of structure) | | Learning Curve | Very steep (1-3+ years) | Moderate (3-6 months to competency) | | Backtesting | Difficult, prone to curve fitting | Straightforward, often codeable | | Psychological Focus | Minimal – assumes method is mechanical | Strong emphasis on discipline, losses, expectancy | It sounds like you are looking for information on W
When looking for a course, they generally fall into three buckets:
Before declaring Gann’s courses universally “better,” consider these significant challenges.
1. The Subjectivity Problem: Unlike a simple moving average crossover (which is unambiguous), drawing Gann fans and squares is highly subjective. Two competent Gann students can draw completely different angles on the same chart. This subjectivity leads to “curve fitting”—adjusting your lines until they explain the past, which offers little predictive value for the future. A “better” course would teach falsifiable, repeatable rules. A Side-by-Side Comparison: Gann vs
2. The Opaque Language and Mysticism: Gann wrapped his techniques in biblical numerology, astrology, and esoteric geometry. While intriguing, this language often obscures simpler underlying concepts. Many modern educators have reverse-engineered Gann’s work to show that his angles are often just trendlines on a log scale, and his cycles are derived from simple harmonic patterns. A course that requires you to study ancient calendars before placing a stop-loss may not be “better” for a busy, practical trader.
3. The Backtesting Paradox: It is remarkably easy to make Gann tools look perfect on historical charts. Given any past market swing, you can find a Gann angle, a time square, or a cycle that “predicted” it. But forward-testing Gann methods in real time is notoriously difficult. Very few third-party, audited track records exist of pure Gann trading. In contrast, modern courses on order flow, volume profile, or even simple trend-following can be backtested and automated.
4. The Opportunity Cost: Gann’s original courses are dense, arcane, and require years of study to achieve basic competence. Is that “better” than spending three months mastering supply/demand zones, risk management, and trading psychology? For most traders, the answer is no. The market doesn’t reward complexity; it rewards consistency and risk control.
