Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) experienced weakness, moving to the downside. The benchmark index fell 0.43% lower to 7,268.2 points.
Dragging the index lower — energy, tech, and utilities sectors tumbled more than 1%. Meanwhile, the healthcare sector was the only one that managed to finish in the green on Tuesday. This was largely aided by a 2% gain in the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price.
However, the question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that rose to the occasion:
Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the platinum miner added 6.06% as the price of the industrial metal climbs. Find out more about Zimplats Holdings here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM). The metals recycling company gained 4.85% despite no announcements. Uncover the latest Sims details here.
Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) | $21.70 | 6.06% |
| Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) | $13.62 | 4.85% |
| Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC) | $2.25 | 4.65% |
| IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) | $34.86 | 3.57% |
| Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) | $14.10 | 3.15% |
| CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) | $293.79 | 2.19% |
| Bluescope Steel Ltd (ASX: BSL) | $21.265 | 2.14% |
| AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) | $1.1275 | 2.04% |
| Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) | $6.08 | 1.84% |
| Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) | $52.08 | 1.70% |
Our top 10 ASX shares today 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.
