Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Today saw most ASX 200 shares lift, with some notable exceptions.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed yet another positive session in what has been a great start to the trading week this Monday.

After rising every single day in the shortened last week, the ASX 200 added another 0.6% this session, with the index closing at 7,294.9 points. That meant the ASX 200 has now risen by 2.7% since 8 June.

But let's check out where this latest round of gains came from.

The leading index of today's ASX trading was the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ), which fronted the pack with its rise of 1.9%.

The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) was another strong performer, lifting by 1.61%. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) also performed admirably, rising 1.16%.

Almost every sector recorded some green this Monday, with the notable exception of mining, resources and energy shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was down 0.6%, while the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) tanked by 0.55%.

Now with all of that out of the way, let's take a look at the ASX 200 shares that gave investors the biggest smiles today.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX share was property share Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP). Abacus rose by a pleasing 5.62% to finish up at $2.73 after rocketing as high as 7% earlier this afternoon. This gain seems to be a consequence of the company's plans to spin off its Storage King business.

These shares made today's other big moves higher:

ASX-listed company Share price Price change
Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP) $2.73 5.81%
Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) $1.10 4.76%
Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) $7.81 4.27%
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) $45.66 4.06%
Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) $1.565 3.99%
Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) $7.06 2.77%
Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) $3.86 2.66%
Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) $39.54 2.38%
APA Group (ASX: APA) $10.04 2.34%
HMC Capital Ltd (ASX: HMC) $4.69 1.74%

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 Sebastian Bowen 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 Domino's Pizza Enterprises, Life360, Megaport, and PolyNovo. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Apa Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Aurizon, Domino's Pizza Enterprises, and 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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