Despite the broader market's backward step, many sectors advanced in value.
But first, it was real estate investment trusts (REITs) that were targeted by sellers above all else. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) cratered by 1.52% this session.
Consumer staples stocks weren't in favour either, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) diving 1.31%.
We could say the same for healthcare shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) had tanked 1.21% by the time the markets closed.
Financial stocks had another tough one too, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)'s 1% plunge.
Consumer discretionary shares fared a little better. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) still lost 0.6% of its value, though.
Utilities stocks were our last losers, with the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) getting walked back by 0.41%.
Turning to the green sectors now, it was again tech shares that topped the pile. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) soared another 4.71% higher this Tuesday.
Gold stocks ran hot as well, evident by the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD)'s 2.83% surge.
Broader mining shares put in a solid day's work too. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) vaulted up 1.25%.
Communications stocks were also in demand, with the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) jumping 1.07%.
Energy shares kept themselves in the good books. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) enjoyed a 0.36% lift today.
Finally, industrial stocks got over the line, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)'s 0.04% uptick.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Beating out some stiff competition this session was infrastructure services stock SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG). SRG shares roared 16.56% higher today to close at $3.66 each.
This dramatic leap higher was prompted by the company announcing it had secured several valuable contracts.
Here's how the other top stocks tied up at the dock this evening: