Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) regained its footing to finish the week higher. At the end of the session, the benchmark index climbed 1.29% to 7,453.3 points.
Investors returned to the market with a more optimistic perspective today compared to yesterday's brutal session. As a consequence, all sectors were showing up green at the final bell. Leading the index higher were energy and financial shares. Another positive move in oil prices overnight provided a positive injection for oil and gas companies.
However, the question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the top ten stocks that came through for investors:
Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the private health insurer rallied 5.88% to a new 52-week high despite there being no announcements out on Friday. Find out more about Medibank Private here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Latitude Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: LFS). The financial services company gained another 4.00% today after a solid session yesterday amid its plans to acquire the consumer services business of Humm Group Ltd (ASX: HUM). Uncover the latest Latitude Group details here.
Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) | $3.60 | 5.88% |
| Latitude Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: LFS) | $2.08 | 4.00% |
| NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF) | $7.23 | 3.73% |
| New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC) | $2.30 | 3.60% |
| Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) | $2.90 | 3.57% |
| Wisetech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) | $55.95 | 3.44% |
| Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) | $2.75 | 3.38% |
| Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX: VUK) | $3.44 | 3.30% |
| Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) | $20.37 | 3.14% |
| Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) | $74.00 | 2.99% |
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.
