Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was a very pleasing time on the ASX boards today.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has wrapped up a very lucrative Wednesday indeed. By the closing bell, the ASX 200 had banked a euphoric gain of 1.42%, putting the index at 7,105.9 points.

This very happy day indeed comes after an equally stonking night of trading on US markets overnight (our time).

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a cracker, shooting up 1.43%. The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) had an even better time if you can believe it, rocketing by a whopping 2.37%.

But before we get too envious, let's return to the local markets with a look at how the various ASX sectors performed during today's trading.

Winners and losers

It was a top day all around for most corners of the market this Wednesday, with only one sector recording a loss.

That unlucky loser was the energy sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was left out of the party today, slipping by 0.72%.

But the rest of the ASX partied hard.

The best place to be invested today was in real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) had an incredible session, surging by 4.77%.

Almost as lucrative was the ASX gold space. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) swelled 3.36%.

Next up, we have ASX tech stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) rose 3.35%.

Mining shares were also making their investors happy. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) dug up a rise of 2.42%.

Healthcare stocks were another lively corner of the market, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) growing by 2.28%

Moving on, we then had consumer discretionary shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) rose by 1.33% by the close of trading.

Utilities stocks were the last sector to see a rise above 1%. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) recorded a gain of 1.19%.

Financials stocks helped buoy the markets as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) banked a 0.48% gain.

Our final two winners were communications shares and consumer staples stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) wrangled an increase of 0.32%, while the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) inched 0.08% higher.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

REIT Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) was the standout performer this Wednesday, with Centuria units rocketing by an impressive 11.46% to $1.41.

This was possibly due to an announcement from the company that outlined a new acquisition of an industrial logistics facility.

Here's how the remaining top shares from today finished up:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) $1.41 11.46%
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) $11.00 10.33%
Pinnacle Investment Management Ltd (ASX: PNI) $9.17 8.78%
HMC Capital Ltd (ASX: HMC) $5.12 8.7%
Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF) 4.81 8.09%
Cromwell Property Group (ASX: CMW) $0.405 8%
GPT Group (ASX: GPT) $4.19 6.89%
Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK) $23.31 6%
Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD) $1.535 6.23%
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) $8.88 5.91%

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 Sebastian Bowen 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 and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Pinnacle Investment Management Group and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Seek. 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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