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Exchange-Traded Fund

In the wide and varied family of the thousands and thousands of funds out there, the exchange-traded fund is one of the more consumer-friendly ones.

Unlike mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, behave more like stocks. You can buy into an ETF at any time, and sell it whenever you feel like it. And like a stock, an ETF's value can rise and fall--depending on what the ETF is invested in.What do ETFs invest in? Well, they're typically linked to an index like the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500. So, if you had an ETF that trades the same companies that make up the Dow or the S&P, it will rise and fall in value pretty much the same amount as the Dow or S&P.

You can also buy ETFs that invest in other types of products, like bonds, currencies, gold or other commodities. The ETF market has grown considerably in the past few years, so there is no shortage of ETFs to invest in.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Mannatech's New CEO Completes Successful Second Stop on North American Tour

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COPPELL, Texas, Jul 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, completed its second stop on the North American "Whistle-Stop Tour" in Lubbock, Texas, with new President and CEO Wayne Badovinus.

The two-day event included sessions discussing training, business-building, global business development, Team Mannatech(TM) athletes and the future of Mannatech with guest speakers including Al Bala, senior vice president of global business development of Mannatech, Butch Johnson, former Dallas Cowboy wide receiver and senior director of community affairs and sports marketing for Mannatech, and Randy Bancino, supporting Al Bala in a general manager role for North America.

"It was a pleasure meeting Associates in Lubbock and getting to know the community and its members," said Badovinus, Mannatech's president and CEO. "I had the opportunity to share my vision for Mannatech and the importance of moving away from the past and turning our sights to the great opportunities in our future. We are positioned to expand our presence in the worldwide wellness revolution and the green movement through plant derived, high-quality products and our business-building opportunity."

Launched in Denver, the tour is making 10 stops through the end of October. This weekend, Badovinus will visit Medford, Oregon, with future stops including Branson, Missouri; Seattle, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Omaha, Nebraska, and two stops in Canada.

About Mannatech

Mannatech, Incorporated, is a global wellness solutions provider of innovative, high quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care products, and weight management products sold through independent associates and members located in the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, Germany, and South Africa.

Please Note: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as "intend" or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech's objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Mannatech's inability to attract and retain associates and members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes, and its planned growth into new international markets. Although Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements, and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.

SOURCE: Mannatech, Incorporated

Mannatech,
   Incorporated Gary Spinell, 972-471-7216 Vice President Corporate Communications pr@mannatech.com www.mannatech.com www.exploremannatech.com