No one person has spawned more market folklore than W. D. Gann. Every issue of every market magazine has ads for courses that in one way or another reveal a Gann’s Greatest Secret. Most of these courses are standard Gann material, based on one of Gann’s courses or some letters, or someone who knew Gann, etc. With everyone out selling all these secrets, how can there be any left?
Introduction:
Well, there is. Most people who are out selling Gann material (1) don’t really understand it, and (2) haven’t done their own homework on it. What you are about to read not only shows you one of Gann’s Greatest Secrets, but tracks it to its source, analyses it, applies it, and extends it. When you are finished, you will have a whole new appreciation for Bill Gann, if not as a trader, as a student of the forces that move the markets.
I assume that by now you have read every book written by Gann, and maybe taken a Gann course or so. I will not cover any of Gann’s work available elsewhere, such as Gann angles, squares, etc. I prefer to provide you something totally unique. That’s how I add value. This is a journey more than a report. You are to be involved, think, and participate. I will lead you down the path, show you a few things, and challenge your mind. I expect you to study carefully, think about what you read, and figure out how to integrate it into you own market activities. Now let us begin.
So what was Gann doing? He was simply looking for the Jupiter/Saturn cycle in stocks. Throughout his life, this is the one chart that Bill Gann always kept up to date. If you haven’t learned yet that Bill Gann was an astrologer, you now know. Financial astrology has for scores of years, long before Gann’s time, held that Jupiter was the Bull of Business, and Saturn the Bear. So it is very logical for Mr. Gann to be trying to find the JS (Jupiter/Saturn) cycle in stocks. If one starts a chart when J and Sare in a line on the same side of the Sun (called a conjunction), as they were in 1901, and plots prices as Jupiter moves around and again catches up with the slower moving Saturn, you have plotted price versus one JS “synodic” (coming together) cycle.
If you repeat this for five or more cycles, and then “stack” the charts, or overlay them on the same piece of paper, any consistant pattern should be visible. If you are mathematically inclined, you could average the prices for each corresponding month in each cycle, and use that to predict the next cycle. This is a very ancient cycle extraction technique. It relies on the assumption that effects due to causes other than the cycle under study will fall above and below the average value of the cycle and thus cancel out.
Gann's Greatest Secret By Al Larson aka Hans Hannula PDF
Thaddeus Pacheco (verified owner) –
Al Larson goes beyond the standard Gann material, which makes this book a great companion for anyone looking to expand their understanding. Some of the ideas take time to fully digest, but it’s definitely worth it for Gann enthusiasts.
Morgan Fuentes (verified owner) –
The book brings a fresh perspective to Gann’s work, but it felt a bit too specialized at times. While the Jupiter/Saturn cycle concept is interesting, I found myself wishing for more practical examples. Still, it’s an intriguing read for seasoned Gann traders.
Bowen Quintana (verified owner) –
This book gave me an entirely new perspective on Gann’s work. I’ve studied Gann for years, but Larson takes a unique approach by focusing on the Jupiter/Saturn cycle, which I had never fully understood until now. Excellent resource!
Foster Ryan (verified owner) –
Gann’s Greatest Secret delivers on its promise. The detailed breakdown of how Gann used planetary cycles in his trading is incredibly insightful. Larson’s method of stacking multiple cycles to identify patterns has been a valuable addition to my analysis.
Rylan McPherson (verified owner) –
For those deeply involved in Gann’s work, this book opens up new avenues of thought. While it’s not an easy read, the analysis of the Jupiter/Saturn cycle in relation to market movements is truly eye-opening. Worth the effort!
Kenia Palacios (verified owner) –
Al Larson’s exploration of Gann’s Jupiter/Saturn cycle was absolutely fascinating! This book challenges the conventional Gann material and adds a whole new dimension to financial astrology. If you’re a Gann student, this is a must-read.