Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tumbled for a second consecutive session today to close under 6,900 points for the first time in six weeks. The index closed Thursday’s trade 2.02% lower at 6,845.60 points.

It came as a number of shares including Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW), and Blackmores Ltd (ASX: BKL) traded ex-dividend.

But it wasn’t all bad. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) closed in the green, having gained 1%.  

Today’s worst-performing sector was the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ), tumbling 4.8%. It was weighed down by the market’s largest participant, BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), which plummeted 7.6% as it traded ex-dividend.

It also followed a bad night for base metals, with all majors except nickel dropping. Meanwhile, gold futures slipped 0.6% to US$1,726.20 an ounce and iron ore futures lifted 0.3% to US$104.76 a tonne.

All in all, only one of the ASX 200’s 11 sectors closed higher on Thursday. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price recorded the biggest gain of the ASX 200 today, lifting 2.7%. Find out more about what the company has been up to lately here.

Today’s biggest gains were made by these ASX shares:

Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

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Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended COLESGROUP DEF SET and Wesfarmers Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended A2 Milk, Ansell Ltd., Blackmores Limited, and Elders Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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