Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

One ASX 200 tech share outperformed all others on Friday.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week in the green, gaining 0.59% on Friday to close at 7,279.5 points. That leaves it 0.31% higher than it was this time last week.

Leading the way was the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ). It soared 2.2% in today's session.

It was also a good day for the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ), which rose 1.5%, helped by shares in AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB). The stock rose 5.9% on the back of a successful $150 million placement.

In fact, the only sector to record a notable loss was the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ), which fell 0.46% with the AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price its biggest weight, falling 1.78%.

So, with all that considered, let's dive into the 10 ASX 200 shares that outperformed all others in today's session.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Taking out the top spot on the ASX 200 on Friday was the BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price. That's despite there having been no news from the company in nearly six weeks.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN)$0.4688.7%
AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB)$27.405.96%
Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)$108.005.38%
Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR)$0.984.81%
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG)$5.194.64%
Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV)$1.4054.46%
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.124.35%
Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX: VUK)$2.913.56%
Block Inc (ASX: SQ2)$89.203.25%
Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD)$7.003.25%

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 Block, PolyNovo, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Block and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Aub Group and Elders. 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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