Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) delivered a positive start to the week. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 0.35% higher at 7,379.3 points.
While there were a couple of sectors that went an untoward direction, the majority of the market headed upwards on Monday. Investors of energy and real estate shares were the real winners, as the two sectors posted gains of more than 2%.
However, the question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the top ten stocks that came through for investors:
Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the fintech platform provider jumped 7.21% despite there being no announcements from the company. Find out more about Netwealth Group here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Charter Hall Group Ltd (ASX: CHC). The integrated property group rallied 5.98% after announcing an upgraded FY22 earnings guidance. Uncover the latest Charter Hall Group details here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) | $17.11 | 7.21% |
| Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) | $20.92 | 5.98% |
| Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) | $5.95 | 5.87% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $9.96 | 5.73% |
| Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) | $4.88 | 5.63% |
| Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group (ASX: SCP) | $2.98 | 4.20% |
| Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) | $9.17 | 3.85% |
| Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) | $2.70 | 3.85% |
| Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) | $5.625 | 3.59% |
| Technology One Ltd (ASX: TNE) | $12.83 | 3.55% |
Our top 10 ASX shares today 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 and has recommended Netwealth. The Motley Fool Australia owns and has recommended Netwealth and Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group. 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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