Microvast Holdings, Inc. ( MVST ) shares are trading higher Monday on continued strength after China’s Commerce Ministry announced new export curbs on products containing rare-earth materials and said it will require licenses for the export of certain lithium batteries.

What To Know: According to CNBC, China has tightened export controls on rare earths and related technologies while barring its citizens from participating in unauthorized overseas mining.

The new measures, which take effect on Dec. 1, require foreign entities to obtain licenses to export products containing more than 0.1% domestically sourced rare earths or made using Chinese extraction, refining or magnet-making technology.

The move is aimed at preventing the "misuse" of rare-earth materials in military and sensitive sectors and expands restrictions from raw materials to intellectual property and technology. Applications for exports tied to defense, terrorism, or advanced semiconductor production will face heightened scrutiny.

Microvast ( MVST ) shares are gaining as investors see the company benefiting from potential supply constraints, with the new restrictions likely boosting demand for U.S.-based battery manufacturers.

How To Buy MVST Stock

By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Microvast ( MVST ) – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.

If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.

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MVST Price Action: At the time of writing, Microvast ( MVST ) shares are trading 20.90% higher at $5.23, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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