A Rare Opportunity to Bet on Rare Earth Minerals

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tdp2664 InvestorPlace After the euphoria fades from a sector, forward-thinking investors often have the chance to pick up some quality assets on the cheap. Right now, the commodities sector is full of such examples. Everything from copper to coal is currently trading down relative to the long-term picture for hard assets. One quite intriguing opportunity exists in the so-called rare earths, or strategic elements. Prices for these minerals, used in everything from TVs to lasers, have fallen in the face of slowing global growth. For investors, these often misunderstood materials could be an interesting, though volatile, bet. And perhaps the best way to do that is through the Market Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE: REMX ). But first, here’s some important background about rare earths. While neodymium, cerium and thorium aren't well known outside a chemistry classroom, these elements play an important part in modern living. They’re critical components of many electronic devices such as