Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) went for a rollercoaster ride, ending the session just above breakeven. The benchmark index closed 0.02% higher to 7,530.3 points. Shares bounced back after the Reserve Bank of Australia held interest rates at their historic low of 0.10% this afternoon.
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, Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the mining company rallied 6.34% despite no news out. Find out more about Chalice Mining here.
The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT). The travel manager’s shares continued to charge higher, gaining 5.83% to $18.52. 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 |
| Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) | $7.38 | 6.34% |
| Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) | $18.52 | 5.83% |
| Technology One Ltd (ASX: TNE) | $11.215 | 4.62% |
| Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) | $17.99 | 4.17% |
| Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) | $17.28 | 3.35% |
| Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) | $33.99 | 3.34% |
| Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) | $2.98 | 3.11% |
| Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX: SLK) | $8.99 | 3.10% |
| Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) | $16.95 | 2.42% |
| Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) | $3.84 | 2.40% |
Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making the biggest 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 MEGAPORT FPO and PINNACLE FPO. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended PINNACLE FPO. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, MEGAPORT FPO, and SEEK 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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