The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a healthy recovery day this Tuesday following the disastrous start to the trading week that we saw yesterday.
By the time the markets closed this session, the ASX 200 had added a pleasing 1.04%. That leaves the index at 7,925.2 points.
This turnaround for the Australian markets follows a mostly positive start to the trading week for American investors this morning.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was in fine form, shooting 1% higher.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn't so lucky though, slipping 0.14% lower.
But let's get back to the local market now and see how the different ASX sectors handled today's improved trading conditions.
Winners and losers
There wasn't one sector that didn't rise today.
The best of those sectors was real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) enjoyed a lucrative 2.18% surge today.
Utilities shares also ran hot, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) soaring 1.91%.
Communications stocks had a relatively great time as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) galloped 1.7% higher this session.
Tech shares were also in demand, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ)'s 1.5% vault higher.
Consumer discretionary stocks followed tech. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) saw its value shoot up 1.17%.
Mining shares staged a recovery, too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) swelling by 1.07%.
Energy stocks were also bought up today. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) ended up pushing 0.99% higher.
Consumer staples shares were no different, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ)'s 0.89% lift.
Financial stocks got an invite to the ASX party as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) bounced up 0.89% today.
Healthcare shares were also at said party, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) adding 0.72% to its total.
Meanwhile, gold stocks were relatively muted. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) rose 0.49% today.
Finally, industrial shares had a mild day, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)'s 0.44% uptick.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The index winner this Tuesday was mortgage insurance stock Helia Group Ltd (ASX: HLI). Helia shares shot up 5.76% today to finish at $4.22 each.
This move came despite no fresh news or announcements out of the company itself.
Here are the rest of the best shares from today's trading:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Helia Group Ltd (ASX: HLI) | $4.22 | 5.76% |
| Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) | $16.78 | 3.71% |
| Car Group Ltd (ASX: CAR) | $32.65 | 3.68% |
| Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) | $1.66 | 3.11% |
| Deterra Royalties Ltd (ASX: DRR) | $3.71 | 3.06% |
| Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) | $15.05 | 2.87% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $1.62 | 2.86% |
| Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) | $29.19 | 2.67% |
| Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) | $10.81 | 2.66% |
| BlueScope Steel Ltd (ASX: BSL) | $21.84 | 2.63% |
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.
