Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

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

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has further solidified its position above 7,000 points after going back-to-back with another green day. At the end of the session, the benchmark index finished 1.17% higher at 7,087.7 points.

More than three-quarters of ASX 200 shares produced gains today. Energy and materials led the charge, despite oil prices softening overnight. At the other end of the market, utilities and tech companies were unable to share in the optimism.

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, Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the iron ore producer moved 6.15% to the upside on strength across the resources sector. Find out more about Champion Iron here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO). The small and medium-sized focused bank gained an additional 5.91% despite there being no news from the company today. Uncover the latest Judo Capital Holdings details here.

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

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA)$6.736.15%
Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO)$2.155.91%
Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX: AIA)$7.065.37%
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)$7.455.23%
Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR)$11.844.97%
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)$9.634.67%
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)$3.414.60%
Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU)$20.664.56%
Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM)$14.873.99%
Boral Ltd (ASX: BLD)$6.453.87%
Data as at 4:00pm AEDT

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.

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. owns and has recommended Judo Capital Holdings Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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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