Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The ASX 200 finished Friday's session just 1% lower than its all-time record high.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) roared into the weekend today, surging 0.62% to finish at 7,558.1 points. That sees it within 1% of its all-time high and marks a 0.86% week-on-week gain.

Its gains came despite a poor performance from mining shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) tumbled 1.4% on Friday after iron ore futures slumped 0.9% overnight and gold futures dropped 0.6%.

Fortunately, it was the only sector to trade in the red today.

Leading the market's gains was the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) – rising 2.5% and 2.4% respectively.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) followed the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) higher, lifting 0.6% following the Wall Street index's 3.2% overnight gain.

But with nearly all sectors trading higher today, which ASX 200 shares outperformed all others? Let's take a look.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The biggest gainer on the ASX 200 today was Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI).

There was no news from the investment management company today. However, its stock tumbled 2.7% on the back of its first half earnings yesterday.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI)$10.299.58%
BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN)$0.6655.56%
HMC Capital Ltd (ASX: HMC)$5.154.89%
Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI)$2.024.39%
Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR)$2.444.27%
Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd (ASX: GOZ)$3.504.17%
Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT)$26.953.93%
Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU)$24.013.8%
News Corp (ASX: NWS)$30.273.66%
Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC)$2.173.33%

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 positions in and has recommended Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Nine Entertainment. 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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