Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) struggled to give investors a positive start to the week. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 0.13% lower at 7,110.8 points.
As per usual, the market was filled with red and green pockets today. The most severe losses were witnessed across the real estate and healthcare sectors on Monday. Fortunately, companies in the energy sector provided some counterweight to the equation. In addition, miners and travel shares put on a solid performance for their shareholders.
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, Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the travel management company jumped 7.80% on plans to reopen international borders to tourists from 21 February. Find out more about Flight Centre Travel Group here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN). The high-quality metallurgical coal producer rose 7.55% today, despite there being no announcements out from the company. Uncover the latest Coronado Global Resources details here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) | $18.94 | 7.80% |
| Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) | $1.495 | 7.55% |
| Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) | $22.02 | 7.00% |
| GQG Partners Inc (ASX: GQG) | $1.73 | 6.14% |
| Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) | $2.98 | 6.05% |
| Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) | $5.43 | 4.62% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $10.87 | 4.52% |
| IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) | $30.70 | 4.21% |
| Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) | $2.28 | 3.64% |
| Hyperion GBL Growth Companies Fund (ASX: HYGG) | $4.02 | 2.81% |
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 Idp Education Pty Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Corporate Travel Management Limited and 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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