The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) endured a sell-off this Wednesday, ending the winning streak the index had been on this week.
By the time the closing bell rang, the ASX 200 had retreated by 0.38%, leaving the index at 8,462.6 points.
This sobering day for the ASX markets comes after a mixed session over on the American markets this morning.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had another rough one, dropping 0.17%.
The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) went the other way though, rising 0.4%.
But let's get back to the local markets now for a checkup on how the various ASX sectors navigated today's trading conditions.
Winners and losers
We had more red sectors than green ones this hump day.
Starting with the former, the losers were led by real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) crashed 1.72% lower this session.
Financial stocks had a rough one too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) tanking 0.84%.
Utilities shares weren't in favour either. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) cratered by 0.82%.
Communications shares fared slightly better, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s 0.64% drop.
Consumer staples stocks did better again. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) suffered a 0.54% fall.
Its consumer discretionary counterpart was a vast improvement on that, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) dipping 0.32%.
Then we had industrial stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) was sold off by 0.3% this Wednesday.
Healthcare shares were our final losers, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)'s 0.25% slide.
Turning to the winners now, the best place to be in this session was in gold stocks. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) had a great day, shooting 0.94% higher.
Broader mining shares ran hot too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) galloping up 0.63%.
ASX tech stocks managed to put on a decent show as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) bounced up 0.44% by the market's close.
Finally, energy shares pulled off a gain, as you'll see from the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ)'s 0.25% lift.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $7.32 | 5.02% |
| Guzman y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) | $44.75 | 5.02% |
| Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) | $5.97 | 2.93% |
| Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) | $64.59 | 2.75% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $5.01 | 2.45% |
| Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $0.90 | 2.27% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $5.64 | 2.17% |
| Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) | $6.24 | 2.13% |
| Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) | $34.65 | 2.06% |
| West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF) | $1.51 | 2.03% |
Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.
