Articles from First Trust Advisors L.P.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”) a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched the FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Max Buffer ETF (Cboe: SQMX) (the “fund”). SQMX seeks to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (“SPY”) up to a predetermined upside cap while seeking to provide the maximum available buffer (before fees and expenses) against SPY losses over an approximate period of three months (the "Target Outcome Period").

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 3 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 159 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) previously announced that the Board of Trustees of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (the “Trust”) voted to approve a change to the investment strategy, name and ticker symbol for Small Cap US Equity Select ETF (NASDAQRNSC) (the “Fund”), an index-based exchange-traded fund and a series of the Trust. Beginning on December 4, 2024, the Fund will seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund’s fees and expenses) of an index called The SMID Growth Strength Index (the “New Index”). Currently, the Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund’s fees and expenses) of an equity index called the Nasdaq Riskalyze US Small Cap Index. According to Nasdaq, Inc., the index provider of the New Index, the New Index seeks to provide exposure to well-capitalized small and mid-sized companies with strong market positions. The companies are screened for strong balance sheets, a high degree of liquidity, the ability to generate earnings growth and a record of financial strength and profit growth. Additionally, beginning on December 4, 2024, the Fund’s name will change to First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF and its new ticker symbol will be FSGS. The Fund’s CUSIP, 33738R746, is not expected to change. The Fund’s shares will continue to be listed for trading on Nasdaq, Inc.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched a new ETF, the First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF (NYSE Arca: FAI) (the “fund”). The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund’s fees and expenses) of an index called the Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence Index (the “index”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”) a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched the FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly Dynamic Buffer ETF (Cboe: FHDG) (the “fund”). FHDG seeks to provide investors with returns (before fees and expenses) that match the price return of the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (“SPY”) up to a predetermined upside cap while seeking to provide a dynamic buffer of either 5.0% or 7.5% (before fees and expenses) against SPY losses over an approximate period of three months (the "Target Outcome Period").

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”) a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched the FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - October (Cboe: UXOC) and the FT Vest U.S. Equity Quarterly 2.5 to 15 Buffer ETF (Cboe: DHDG) (collectively, the “funds”). The funds are the latest additions to First Trust’s lineup of Target Outcome ETFs, which has over $25 billion in total net assets, a 92% increase over one year, and 84 funds as of 9/30/24.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) and WCM Investment Management, LLC (“WCM”) jointly announced today that the reorganizations of WCM Focused Global Growth Fund, WCM Developing World Equity Fund and WCM International Equity Fund (the “Acquired Funds” and each, an “Acquired Fund”), into a corresponding newly-created series of a First Trust trust (each, as noted in the table below, an “Acquiring Fund” and collectively, the “Acquiring Funds”) were completed prior to the open of the New York Stock Exchange on October 7, 2024.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched a new ETF, the First Trust New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders ETF (NYSE Arca: FTCE) (the “fund”). The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund’s fees and expenses) of an equity index called the Bloomberg New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders Index (the “index”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) and WCM Investment Management, LLC (“WCM”) jointly announced today the results of the special meeting of shareholders of WCM Focused Global Growth Fund (“WCM Global”), WCM Developing World Equity Fund (“WCM Developing World”) and WCM International Equity Fund (“WCM International Equity” and, together with WCM Global and WCM Developing World, the “Acquired Funds” and each, an “Acquired Fund”) held on September 27, 2024.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”) a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched the FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (Cboe: BUFY) (the “fund”). BUFY seeks to provide equity investors with an ongoing risk management strategy by investing substantially all of its assets in a portfolio of FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETFs (“Underlying ETFs”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 144 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - September, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today the timing of the closing of the reorganization First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSEFAM) (the “Fund”) with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (“ACP”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the Board of Trustees of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB), a closed-end fund managed by FTA, approved the reorganization (the “Reorganization”) of FGB into FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF, a newly created exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that will be traded on the NYSE and will be an actively managed ETF managed by FTA and sub-advised by Confluence Investment Management LLC (“Confluence” or the “Sub-Advisor”), FGB’s current sub-advisor.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB) (the “Fund”), a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust, announced today the results of the special meeting of shareholders held on August 29, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”). At the Special Meeting, shareholders were asked to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”) (the “Proposal”). The Proposal required the affirmative vote of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities, as such term is defined in the 1940 Act. The affirmative vote of less than a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities was received, and therefore the Proposal was not approved. The Fund will continue to operate and pursue its current investment objectives and policies, and the Board will take such action as it deems in the best interest of the Fund.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today the results of the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSEMFD) (the “Fund”) held on August 22, 2024.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB) (the “Fund”) held on August 22, 2024, has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on August 29, 2024, at 1:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSEMFD) (the “Fund”) held on July 25, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB) (the “Fund”) held on July 25, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today the results of the special meeting shareholders of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSEFAM) (the “Fund”) held on July 25, 2024.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSEFAM) (the “Fund”) held on July 11, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (“ACP”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 12:30 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSEMFD) (the “Fund”) held on July 11, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB) (the “Fund”) held on July 11, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 1:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) previously announced that shareholders of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSEFSD) (“FSD”), a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust, have approved the reorganization of FSD with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (“ACP”), a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. Subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, the reorganization of FSD into ACP is expected to close at the close of business on July 19, 2024. No assurance can be given as to the exact closing of the transaction. Upon the completion of the reorganization, which is expected to be tax-free, the assets of FSD will be transferred to, and the liabilities of FSD will be assumed by, ACP. The shareholders of FSD will receive shares of ACP with a value equal to the aggregate net asset value of the shares of FSD held by them.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched a new ETF, the First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (NYSE Arca: EMOT) (the “fund”). The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund’s fee and expenses) of an equity index called the S&P 500 Economic Moat Index (the “index”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 151 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSEMFD) (the “Fund”) held on June 18, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSEFAM) (the “Fund”) held on June 18, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (“ACP”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:30 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB) (the “Fund”) held on June 18, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) previously announced that the Board of Trustees of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (“Trust”) voted to approve a change to the investment strategy, name and ticker symbol for Mid Cap US Equity Select ETF (the “Fund”), an index-based exchange-traded fund and a series of the Trust. Beginning on June 10, 2024, the Fund will seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund’s fees and expenses) of an index called The SMID Capital Strength Index (the “New Index”). Currently, the Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund’s fees and expenses) of an equity index called the Nasdaq Riskalyze US Mid Cap Index. According to Nasdaq, Inc., the index provider of the New Index, the New Index seeks to provide exposure to well capitalized small and mid-sized companies with strong market positions. Additionally, beginning on June 10, 2024, the Fund’s name will change to First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF and its new ticker symbol will be FSCS. The Fund’s CUSIP is not expected to change. The Fund’s shares will continue to be listed for trading on Nasdaq, Inc.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSEMFD) (the “Fund”) held on May 30, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB) (the “Fund”) held on May 30, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today the results of the joint special meeting of shareholders of each of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSEFSD) (“FSD”) and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund NYSE: FAMNYSEFAM)

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”) a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched the FT Vest Laddered Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF (Cboe: BUFS) (the “fund”). BUFS seeks to provide equity investors with an ongoing risk management strategy by investing substantially all of its assets in a portfolio of FT Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETFs (“Underlying ETFs” or “Target Outcome® Buffer ETFs”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF, advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the mergers of First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund (NYSE American: FEN), First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund (NYSEFEI), First Trust New Opportunities MLP & Energy Fund NYSE: FPLNYSEFPL)(NYSE: FIFNYSEFIF (the “Target Funds” or each, individually, a “Target Fund”), into FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (NYSE Arca: EIPI), were successfully completed prior to the opening of the NYSE Arca on May 6, 2024.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched a new ETF, the First Trust Bloomberg R&D Leaders ETF (NYSE Arca: RND) (the “fund”). The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund’s fees and expenses) of an index called the Bloomberg R&D Leaders Select Index (the “Index”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the mergers of First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund (NYSE American: FEN), First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund (NYSEFEI), First Trust New Opportunities MLP & Energy Fund NYSE: FPLNYSEFPL)(NYSE: FIFNYSEFIF (the “Target Funds” or each, individually, a “Target Fund”), each a closed-end management investment company managed by FTA and sub-advised by Energy Income Partners, LLC (“EIP”), into FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (“EIPI”), a newly formed actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that will be traded on the NYSE Arca and will be managed by FTA and sub-advised by EIP, are expected to close, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, on or about May 6, 2024. No assurance can be given as to the exact timing of the closing of the mergers.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSEMFD) (the “Fund”) held on April 18, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the joint special meeting of shareholders of each of First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (NYSEFSD) and First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund NYSE: FAMNYSEFAM)

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSEFGB) (the “Fund”) held on April 18, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the “Meeting”).

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the shareholders of First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF (Nasdaq: FCVT) (the “Fund”), a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV (the “Trust”), voted at the special meeting of shareholders to approve for the Fund (1) a new investment sub-advisory agreement (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”) among the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, FTA, as investment advisor, and SSI Investment Management LLC (“SSI”), as investment sub-advisor, and (2) a “manager of managers” structure (the “Manager of Managers Structure”).