Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Thursday

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shaved a bit off the top. The benchmark index finished 0.55% lower to 7,485.7 points. BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) weighed on the Aussie index as it went ex-dividend today.

However, the question is: which shares from the top 200 delivered the most green on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that delivered the biggest gains while the market fell:

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the tech distribution company increased 4.89% as directors buy more shares. Find out more about Dicker Data here.

The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU). The software company's shares climbed 3.71% to $31.06 today despite no announcements. Uncover the latest Altium information here.

Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX 200 shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR)$14.0554.89%
Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU)$31.1353.96%
ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ)$12.8353.09%
NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)$13.753.07%
Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ)$15.103.00%
Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME)$61.962.77%
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)$2.372.60%
Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA)$2.1952.57%
Adbri Ltd (ASX: ABC)$3.482.35%
Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI)$13.302.23%
Data as at 3:53pm AEST

Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.

Motley Fool contributor Mitchell Lawler owns shares of Pro Medicus Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended Altium, Dicker Data Limited, and Pro Medicus Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Altium, Dicker Data Limited, and Pro Medicus Ltd. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

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