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

Key Points MP Materials and USA Rare Earth have distinct risk profiles and focus on different rare-earth magnets. USA Rare Earth offers higher risk and potential reward than MP Materials. A diversified approach may be best for exposure to the rare-earth sector. 10 stocks we like better than MP Materials › 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.