Rare
having low density; "rare gasses"; "lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air"
There is much debate as to the real opportunity that exists in the Rare Earth minerals industry. I have played both sides of the debate, Long & Short, in a variety of public stocks. REE (Rare Element Resources Ltd.) was my first stock to trade back in 2010. As MCP (Molycorp Inc) came in to the picture, I traded it as well. SHZ (China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc.) was the latest to get my attention.
I began the new year with a review of what I wanted to focus on in 2011, and this industry was in my Top 5. I currently have a bias that is negative on the industry as I believe Mr & Mrs. Euphoria have moved on - and so they should imo.
We need to see real earnings, heck real earnings potential, before I change my view. For now I am short MCP via being long FEB 45 strike puts.
If you disagree with me here that is fine. You want to be long stocks in this industry, I won't stop you. Just be sure to use options to protect your position. Or at least keep a stop in place. And oh, good luck.
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