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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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Thursday, July 03, 2008

Ready, set...reconnect, with Best Buy's BIG Reunion!

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HALIFAX, Jul 3, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) ----Best Buy continues its support of Big Brothers Big Sisters with a new

initiative reconnecting long lost "Bigs" and "Littles"

The chance for past Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors to reconnect with long lost "Littles" is just a click away! Would you like to know what your Big or Little is doing today? Have you ever thought of reuniting with your former Big or Little, but were not sure how to go about it? Throughout the month of July, former Bigs and Littles are encouraged to visit Best Buy's BIG Reunion website at www.BestBuy.ca/BigReunion and register with Big Brothers Big Sisters ALUMNI. Once registered, alumni members will have the opportunity to complete an online Reconnection Request and participate in Best Buy's BIG Reunion.

BBBS ALUMNI is a national program dedicated to reconnecting thousands of past and current Bigs and Littles. Those who register with the program between July 1 and July 31, 2008 will receive a $20 Best Buy gift card.

"Best Buy is thrilled to continue its commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters and recognizes the importance to the organization of reconnecting with Alumni," said Loveena Chera, director of marketing, Best Buy. "We are excited to offer an incentive for Alumni registration and to be able to provide reconnected Bigs and Littles with the technology to keep these long lost friends in touch."

Continuing its multi-faceted support of BBBS and its member agencies, Best Buy is sponsoring the reconnection of former Bigs and Littles through Best Buy's BIG Reunion. Best Buy will also give up to three reunited pairs a Best Buy Reconnection Grand Prize technology package which includes: a laptop computer, webcam, digital camera and more.

"Best Buy's support of Big Brothers Big Sisters ALUMNI has been instrumental in our goal of reconnecting with our thousands of past volunteers and supporters," said Monika Paquette, alumni director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. "Best Buy's BIG Reunion will allow us the opportunity to recognize and potentially reunite with our Bigs and Littles, and thank them for the difference they have made through mentorship."

Brenda, A Big Sister from Halifax shares her thoughts on her involvement with BBBS:

"She makes me see things in a completely different light, as she is so easy going and ready to do anything. She always has a big smile when I pick her up and that just makes my day. I plan to continue our relationship as long as we possibly can."

About Best Buy

Best Buy stores in Canada are a division of Burnaby, BC-based Best Buy Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY). Best Buy is Canada's fastest-growing specialty retailer and e-tailer (www.bestbuy.ca) of consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment software and also operates the Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca). There are currently 51 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Best Buy offers consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, at the right price, with a no-pressure (non-commissioned) sales environment. The Company is committed to kids and communities, supporting non-profit organizations that help youth develop their skill set, discover their talents and sustain a lasting interest in education.

For more information about Best Buy, including store locations, visit www.bestbuy.ca.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is the nation's leading youth mentoring agency, offering the Big Brothers and Big Sisters and a host of other innovative mentoring programs, including In-School Mentoring and group programs like Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada has 150 member agencies in over 1,000 communities across the country providing mentoring services to more than 24,312 children. For more information visit www.bbbsc.ca.

SOURCE: Best Buy Canada

Sean Lewis, (902) 420-1860 ext. 225, slewis@national.ca

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