The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having yet another positive day so far this Monday. At the time of writing, the ASX 200 has gained another 0.76%, putting the index back over 7,230 points. If these levels hold until the end of the trading day, it will be the sixth day in a row of gains for the ASX 200.
As you might expect, many ASX 200 shares are having top days today. In fact, there are at least seven that have just hit new 52-week highs. What a way to start the week.
So let's check out these new ASX 200 high watermarks.
Seven ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs today
First up is United Malt Group Ltd (ASX: UMG) United Malt shares are currently enjoying a 0.95% bump to $4.80 a share. But this morning, this malt producer climbed as high as $4.87, which is the company's new 52-week high point. United Malt shares are now up a whopping 37.4% in 2023 year to date.
Next, we have Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd (ASX: FPH). Fisher & Paykel shares have had a bouncy day, spending time in both positive and negative territory. Right now, this ASX 200 healthcare share is up by 0.12% at $24.89 each.
But this morning, we saw this company head all the way past $25 to a new 52-week high of $25.02 a share. Year to date, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is now up a pleasing 16.7%.
ASX 200 travel share Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) is also worth a gander today. It's been a long time since Webjet had any ASX news to share with investors. But that hasn't stopped this company from having a stellar start to 2023.
Today, the Webjet share price has soared another 3% to $7.25 a share a present, which is right on the company's new 52-week high. Webjet has now climbed 17.5% in 2023 so far.
Next, let's examine ASX 200 real estate company REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA). REA shares are also enjoying some time in the sun today. The owner of realestate.com has gained a decent 1.42% so far today to $140 a share, but went as high as $141.13 this morning, a new 52-week high. REA shares are now up a happy 28.8% in 2023 to date.
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) is our next ASX 200 share worth a look. This company has gained an impressive 2.75% so far this season to $66.93 at the time of writing. But we saw Wisetech climb as high as $67.25 a share this morning.
Not only is that a new 52-week high for the company, but an all-time high to boot. Wisetech Global shares are now basking in a year-to-date gain of 36%.
The best until last?
Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of the most famous and widely held shares on the ASX 200. So many investors will be popping the champagne today with Telstra's new 52-week high. The telco closed at $4.22 a share last week but shot up to $4.24 just before midday today.
That's the new high watermark for the past 12 months that investors can boast of today. The Telstra share price is now up 6.8% in 2023 to date.
And finally, our next 52-week high to discuss comes from ASX 200 veteran Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd (ASX: SOL). This investing house has been on fire of late, putting on a pleasing 5.4% over the past month alone.
This morning, Soul Patts notched up another 52-week high by climbing all the way to $30.63 a share. Right now, investors have cooled their jets a little, with Soul Patts at $30.34 a share. Even so, this ASX institution is now sitting on an 11.9% gain for 2023 so far.
