Should You Ignore MP Materials and Buy This Rare-Earth Stock Instead?

It's MP Materials (NYSE: MP) versus USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) in the great debate over which is the leading rare-earth company that will solve the problem of securing a domestic supply. The two companies have key differences, which means they will work differently in your portfolio. Here's why, and a suggestion for how to invest in the sector. The key differences between MP Materials and USA Rare Earth Both companies have received substantive backing from the U.S. government, and understandably so. China dominates the rare-earth market, and given the critical importance of rare-earth magnets to the global economy, it's a matter of national security to ensure that the U.S.