Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Gold shares reined supreme on Friday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) broke its three-day winning streak on Friday. The index closed 0.72% lower at 7,301.5 points. That still marks a 0.66% week-on-week increase.

Weighing on the market today was the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ). It fell 2.4% despite a mixed night for oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price slipped 0.1% to trade at US$86.88 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price rose 0.8% to US$81.22 a barrel.

The S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) also suffered on Friday, falling 2.6%.

On a more positive note, the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) posted a 1.1% gain while the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Index (ASX: XTJ) rose 0.8%.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) slipped 0.5% despite higher commodity prices.

Gold futures increased 3.1% to US$1,815.20 an ounce and iron ore futures lifted 1.2% to US$103.10 a tonne.

All in all, four of the ASX 200's 11 sectors closed Friday's session in the green. But which stock took out today's crown, ending the week the highest? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The best-performing stock on the iconic index today was none other than gold favourite St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM). It soared 10% amid the yellow metal's surge.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM)$0.6910.4%
Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM)$4.818.09%
Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX: SLR)$1.377.03%
Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SIQ)$5.116.46%
Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS)$0.994.76%
Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS)$3.033.77%
Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN)$5.823.74%
Perseus Mining Limited (ASX: PRU) $2.333.1%
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR)$2.082.97%
Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA)$3.642.54%

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.

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 Smartgroup. 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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