Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

One ASX 200 health care stock outperformed all others on Thursday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) traded in the red ahead of the Easter long weekend, falling 0.25% to close Thursday's session at 7,219 points. That left it 0.57% higher week-on-week.

Weighing heaviest was the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XJO), which fell 2.1%. The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price was the sector's biggest weight, falling 4.3%.

It followed a poor Wednesday session on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC), which fell 1.1% overnight.

It was also a rough day for the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) and the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ). They slumped 1.3% and 1.2% respectively.

But it wasn't all bad news on the market today. The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) posted the biggest gain, rising 1.7%.

So, with all that in mind, let's dive into today's top-performing ASX 200 shares.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) share price posted the index's biggest gain today, lifting 7.14% despite no news having been released by the company.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.157.14%
Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR)$1.2754.08%
Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA)$3.753.31%
ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX)$69.943.2%
CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)$300.182.24%
APA Group (ASX: APA) $10.452.15%
Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT)$22.801.97%
Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL)$2.201.85%
Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL)$7.521.76%
AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)$8.321.46%

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CSL and Megaport. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Apa Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Megaport. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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