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.
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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.
