Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recovered yesterday’s slump and then some today. It closed Tuesday’s session 0.59% higher at 7,181.3 points.

That’s despite major commodities, including oil, iron ore, and gold all having fallen overnight.

Interestingly, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) led the way today, gaining 2.4%. The sector was mainly driven by coal shares amid the black rock’s rising value. Though, oil majors also lifted despite softer oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price fell 0.2% to US$87.45 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price slumped 0.4% to trade at US$79.73 a barrel.

The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) came in next best despite the price of major commodities slipping. It lifted 1.1%.

Gold futures price dropped 0.8% overnight to US$1,739.60 an ounce and iron ore futures fell 1.5% to US$91.54 a tonne.

It wasn’t such a good day for the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ), however. It fell 0.3% on Tuesday.

All in all, eight of the ASX 200’s 11 sectors closed higher today. But which share outperformed all others to take out today’s top spot? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today’s top performing ASX 200 share was none other than Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX: VUK). The stock posted a 10.6% gain as the company revealed a 42% year-on-year jump in profits.

Today’s biggest gains were made by these shares:

Our top 10 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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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