Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Thursday – yes there were some

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) was dealt a decimating blow. The benchmark index sank 1.9% lower to 7,369.5 points. It was a sea of red across all of the ASX sectors. Although, tech and communications were a couple of the worst inflicted.

Typically, our end-of-day summary picks out the best performing 10 ASX 200 shares of the bunch. However, with the ASX taking a turn for the worst today, there are only 11 shares that finished in the green for us to look at. So, here are the 11 stocks that managed to hold on through a testing day on the market:

Top 10 11 ASX 200 shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Resmed Inc (ASX: RMD) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the medical device company held onto a 1.87% gain. Find out more about Resmed here.

The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ). The retirement village operator's shares eked out a gain of 0.76%, finishing at $14.65. Uncover the latest Summerset Group information here.

Today's top 11 biggest gains were made in these ASX 200 shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Resmed Inc (ASX: RMD)$40.311.87%
Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ)$14.650.76%
Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT)$7.180.70%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)$2.920.69%
Contact Energy Ltd (ASX: CEN)$7.770.52%
Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC)$1.000.50%
Amcor PLC (ASX: AMC)$16.820.48%
WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM)$2.330.43%
Magellan Global Fund (ASX: MGOC)$2.810.36%
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation (ASX: FPH)$31.770.22%
Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (ASX: AAA)$50.080.02%
Data as at 4:00pm AEST

Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making the biggest 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 has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Amcor Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ResMed Inc. 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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