The MVIS® Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMX) tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid companies in the global rare earth and strategic metals industry.
The Index is up 22% in July 2025 and 26% YTD, up 47% since April 2025.
What are rare earth and strategic metals?
They are a group of elements used in electronics and other advanced technologies including defense and healthcare. They include 17 metallic elements grouped together because of their chemical similarities, where their magnetic and electrical properties make them critical for a variety of advanced applications.
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What stock companies generate revenue from rare earth and strategic metals?
Refiners, recyclers, and producers of rare earth and strategic metals and minerals include companies in MVREMX
| 1-Year |
Year-to-Date |
|---|---|
| MP MATERIALS CORP |
402.29% |
| SHENGHE RESOURCES HOLDINGS-A |
152.65% |
| IPERIONX LTD |
144.52% |
| CHINA NORTHERN RARE EARTH GROUP HIGH TECH CO LTD CLASS A |
107.80% |
| LYNAS RARE EARTHS LTD |
70.11% |
Why are these stocks outperforming?
China dominates mined production of rare earths and is responsible for almost 70% of global output, giving China leverage over rare earth metals and creating a flash point in the US-China trade war. Shares of rare earth related stocks are on the rise in line with chocking supply from trade restrictions and surging tech demand from critical industries, generating a powerful investing narrative.
About the Author:
Joy Yang is the Global Head of Index Product Management at MarketVectorTM Indexes. She is responsible for managing MarketVector index products and services to accelerate innovation in financial index design and adoption. Joy brings more than 25 years of investment experience to MarketVector, having led teams delivering index and quantitative-active investment solutions at Arabesque Asset Management, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Vanguard, Aberdeen Standard Investments, AXA Rosenberg, and Blackrock. Joy has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cooper Union’s Albert Nerken School of Engineering.
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