Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) inched out a small gain. The benchmark index closed 0.07% higher to 7,528.5 points. It was a mixed day on the market to start the week. For the most part, tech shares and consumer discretionary performed well. However, the Aussie index was heavily impacted by a poor showing by miners and energy shares.
However, the question is: which shares from the top 200 delivered the most green on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that delivered the biggest gains while the market fell:
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the education services company rallied 4.54% despite no news out. Find out more about IDP Education here.
The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN). The mining company’s shares managed to buck the broader trend, climbing 3.97% to $4.055. Uncover the latest Evolution Mining information here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX 200 shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) | $32.93 | 4.54% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $4.055 | 3.97% |
| Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC) | $2.055 | 3.01% |
| ZIP Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) | $6.97 | 2.80% |
| Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) | $9.63 | 2.34% |
| Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) | $25.97 | 2.33% |
| Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) | $25.14 | 2.28% |
| TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) | $6.59 | 2.17% |
| South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) | $3.35 | 2.13% |
| Ansell Ltd (ASX: ANN) | $37.495 | 2.03% |
Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.
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Motley Fool contributor Mitchell Lawler has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended Idp Education Pty Ltd and ZIPCOLTD FPO. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Ansell Ltd., TPG Telecom Limited, and carsales.com Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.
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