Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) climbed further into the green. The benchmark index finished 0.34% higher to 7,527.8 points. Tech shares and miners did most of the heavy lifting to deliver the gain on Wednesday.
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:
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the logistics software company soared 24.45% after smashing its guidance with its FY21 full-year result. Find out more about WiseTech here.
The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT). The travel agent’s shares climbed 6.64% to $16.23 ahead of its earnings tomorrow. Uncover the latest Flight Centre information here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX 200 shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $45.05 | 24.45% |
| Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) | $16.23 | 6.64% |
| Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) | $14.92 | 5.82% |
| Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) | $2.06 | 5.37% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $6.81 | 5.26% |
| Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) | $4.845 | 4.87% |
| SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SKC) | $3.13 | 4.68% |
| Deterra Royalties Ltd (ASX: DRR) | $4.40 | 4.51% |
| Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) | $15.76 | 4.30% |
| Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ) | $13.14 | 4.29% |
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 owns shares of Lynas Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended Dicker Data Limited and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Dicker Data Limited and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Flight Centre Travel Group 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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